Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Grand Auditorium Indian Rosewood Acoustic-Electric

The guitar in the photos is the exact one you will receive. Serial Number: 1209225058

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Overview

The Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Grand Auditorium Indian Rosewood Acoustic-Electric guitar stands as a pinnacle of acoustic craftsmanship and tonal brilliance. Meticulously crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this instrument offers a truly exceptional playing experience. The Grand Auditorium body shape provides a balanced and versatile sonic character, while the premium Indian Rosewood back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top produce a lush, rich, and nuanced sound with remarkable sustain and clarity. Equipped with Taylor's state-of-the-art V-Class bracing and Expression System 2 electronics, it delivers unrivaled projection and amplified fidelity. The Builder's Edition 814ce is not just a guitar; it's a work of art, designed for musicians who demand the very best in performance, comfort, and aesthetics.

• Solid Indian rosewood for warm response and lush overtones
• Adirondack spruce top for unmatched volume and power
• Beveled armrest and cutaway for enhanced playability
• All-gloss finish with Kona edgeburst for back/sides
• Includes ES2 electronics and deluxe hardshell case
• Made in El Cajon, California, USA

The 814ce has long been considered Taylor's flagship acoustic-electric guitar thanks to its mix of lush tone, playing comfort and all-purpose musical appeal. Here, we're thrilled to present the next evolution of this classic model: the Builder's Edition 814ce. For this version, we've kept the solid Indian rosewood back and sides and paired them with a four-piece Adirondack spruce top, a combo that yields an enticing blend of low-end warmth, treble-range clarity and remarkable power, with our V-Class bracing inside to draw out more of the blooming overtones and rich sustain that players love. A handful of comfort-focused enhancements, such as a beveled armrest and cutaway and a subtle body taper, elevate the relaxed, accommodating feel of the Grand Auditorium body, while a striking full-body gloss finish and Kona burst for the back and sides raise this model's visual profile. Whether you're looking for an all-purpose musical workhorse or an heirloom-quality guitar to augment your collection, the Builder's Edition 814ce makes a compelling case as the most quintessentially "Taylor" guitar we've ever built.

Specifications

Highlights

• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Bracing: V-Class Bracing
• Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Body Width: 16"
• Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Truss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Number of Frets: 20
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
• Body Length: 20"
• Body Depth: 4 5/8"

Body

• Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge
• Rosette Size: Single Ring
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Backstrap Finish: None
• Bridge Inlay: None
• Rosette Material: Shell, Green Abalone
• Wedge: None

Neck

• Neck Width: 1-3/4"
• Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay: Element
• Heel Cap Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck/Heel: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin

• Peghead Finish: Satin
• Peghead Type: Paddle, Standard
• Headstock Overlay: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Logo: Taylor Mother of Pearl
• Peghead Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Inlay: Element

Other

• Bridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
• Fingerboard Ext: None
• Buttons: Antique Gold