Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Adirondack Spruce Top, Ebony Fingerboard, Edgeburst

What is a “Demonstration Model”?

This is a nearly new guitar that has been used only to demonstrate its performance by a Taylor sales rep and is offered for sale at a discounted price. The guitar's specific condition will be described in the listing and any marks will be noted. We complete a full factory setup and hand-inspection before shipping. It should also be mentioned that a “Demonstration Model” comes with Taylor Guitars Warranty.

~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~

This all-new pair of Grand Auditorium models bring all the refinement and comfort-centric design elements that set Taylor’s Builder’s Edition collection apart— chamfered body edges, hand-friendly cutaways and beveled armrests, all creating a seamless interaction between player and guitar.

The duo includes two variants: one with Honduran rosewood back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top and another with a sinker redwood soundboard. Honduran rosewood’s density and high damping factor make it a dream body wood, serving up complex harmonic texture and blooming overtones complemented by high-fidelity trebles and a rich low-end response. Adirondack spruce yields a remarkable dynamic range, allowing players to dig in with a strong attack without sacrificing clarity or articulation. The gorgeously striped sinker redwood featured in these models generate cedar-like warmth and a more rounded, mellow quality compared to spruce, with a high volume ceiling and exceptional soft-touch sensitivity. 

Visually, both Builder’s Edition 814ce models sport an elegant, yet understated look. A subtle Kona edgeburst showcases the naturally striking variegation of the Honduran rosewood back and sides. Both models feature an edgeburst top treatment and a full-body gloss finish. Other visual highlights include a smoky West African ebony fretboard, single-ring green abalone rosette with Indian rosewood trim, black/maple/rosewood top purfling, Element fretboard inlays in mother-of-pearl with a matching headstock logo, Indian rosewood pickguard, and antique gold Gotoh 510 tuners.

Note: After close inspection, this instrument is free of any major wear, marks and/or blemishes. (See pics)

Specifications:

• Serial #: 1210075013
• Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
• Back and Side Wood: Honduran Rosewood
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Fingerboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Bracing: V-Class
• Electronics: ES2
• Case: Deluxe Hardshell, Brown
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light

The guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive. It comes with Taylor's Factory Warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee! It will be professionally set up and ready to play before it leaves our store.

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