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Taylor Gold Label 814e Koa Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Discover the pinnacle of acoustic excellence with the Taylor Gold Label 814e Koa, a modern masterpiece that blends Taylor’s iconic craftsmanship with the rare beauty and sonic warmth of Hawaiian Koa. Designed for discerning musicians and collectors alike, this acoustic/electric guitar offers premium tonewoods, luxurious appointments, and cutting-edge electronics for unmatched performance both on stage and in the studio.
Key Features:-
Back & Sides: Solid Hawaiian Koa – rich midrange warmth with sparkling highs and natural compression
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Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce – torrefied spruce tops deliver all the clarity, balance and projection you’d expect from a traditional spruce top with an extra dash of warmth and played-in depth.
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Body Shape: Super Auditorium – versatile for fingerstyle, strumming, and everything in between
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Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element-VTC promotes an authentic amplified acoustic sound without sounding digital
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Neck Profile: Neo-Tropical Mahogany with West African Crelicam Ebony fingerboard – smooth playability with premium feel
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Finish: A beautiful high gloss finish accentuates the beauty of the koa
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Aesthetic Details: Mother-of-pearl Continental design inlays, koa purfling, Multi-Layer pickguard, and Gotoh tuners
The 814e Koa is more than just a guitar—it's a sonic and visual work of art. The pairing of Torrefied Sitka spruce and Hawaiian Koa creates a balanced tone that matures beautifully over time, rewarding players with increasingly complex harmonics and a sweet, blooming resonance. The Grand Auditorium body ensures dynamic versatility, whether you're fingerpicking delicate passages or leading a band with bold strumming.
Enhanced by an L.R. Baggs Element VTS pickup, this guitar captures every nuance of your playing style, making it the perfect choice for recording artists and performing musicians seeking rich tone and reliability.
Exceptional ValueAs part of Taylor’s exclusive Gold Label collection, this 814e Koa is produced in extremely limited quantities, offering unique value for collectors and players who demand the very best. With its flawless build, premium tonewoods, and refined elegance, it stands as a testament to Taylor’s legacy of innovation and artistry.
Specifications:
- Body
- Body Shape - Super Auditorium Body
- Top Wood - Torrefied Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood – Hawaiian Koa
- Pickguard – Multi-Layer Ivoroid/Faux Tortoise
- Rosette - Custom Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole
- Binding – .080" Grained Ivoroid, Round Over Edges
- Bracing - Fanned V-Class with Tonal Route
- Neck
- Frets - 20
- Scale length - 25.5"
- Neck Wood - Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Shape – Taylor Standard Carve
- Nut Width - 1-3/4"
- Fretboard Wood - West African Crelicam Ebony
- Inlays – Mother-of-Pearl Continental
- Headplate Material – West African Crelicam Ebony
- Headplate Inlay - Mother-of-Pearl Continental
- Hardware
- Tuners - Gotoh 510 21:1 Ratio
- Nut - White Tusq
- Bridge - West African Crelicam Ebony
- Saddle - Micarta
- Bridge Pins - Bone
- Electronics
- Pickup - LR Baggs Element Pickup
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