The Taylor Next Generation Builder’s Edition 814ce in Honduran Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce is a masterclass in modern acoustic design, blending cutting-edge innovation with refined craftsmanship. Built as a right-handed, 6-string Grand Auditorium, this guitar delivers a versatile voice that suits everything from delicate fingerstyle passages to dynamic strumming. Its Kona edgeburst treatment on the back and sides pairs beautifully with a shaded edge burst top, creating a visually striking instrument that feels as sophisticated as it sounds.

At the heart of its tonal excellence is a premium Adirondack spruce top, prized for its headroom and responsiveness, paired with rare Honduran rosewood back and sides. This tonewood combination produces a powerful yet balanced voice, with clear articulation, strong projection, and rich harmonic complexity. The V-Class bracing system enhances sustain, volume, and intonation across the fretboard, while the innovative 4-piece back configuration with a Simons wedge improves comfort and tonal separation. The beveled cutaway and chamfered body edges further elevate playability, making extended sessions effortless and ergonomic.

The Builder’s Edition appointments emphasize comfort without sacrificing elegance. A beveled neo-tropical mahogany armrest ensures a natural playing position, while the satin-finished neo-tropical mahogany neck with a standard carve offers a smooth, fast feel. The West African Crelicam ebony fretboard, bridge, and peghead veneer add durability and a sleek aesthetic, complemented by mother-of-pearl Element inlays and a green abalone single-ring rosette with a bound soundhole. Every detail—from the Indian rosewood pickguard to the antique gold Gotoh 510 tuners—reflects Taylor’s commitment to precision and beauty.

Sonically, the guitar is equipped with Taylor’s Expression System® 2 electronics, delivering a natural and dynamic amplified tone suitable for both stage and studio. The 25-1/2" scale length and 1-3/4" nut width provide a comfortable platform for a wide range of playing styles, while the Tusq nut and Micarta saddle ensure consistent tone and tuning stability. Strung with D’Addario XS coated phosphor bronze light strings (.012–.053), the instrument offers a smooth feel with long-lasting clarity.

Finished in gloss on both the top and back/sides, with satin accents on the neck and peghead, this 814ce is as visually refined as it is sonically powerful. From its beveled contours to its carefully selected tonewoods, every element of this Builder’s Edition guitar is designed to deliver an elevated playing experience—one that seamlessly blends innovation, comfort, and world-class acoustic performance.

Other specifications include:

• Number of Strings 6 String
• Orientation Right Handed
• Body Shape Grand Auditorium
• Bracing System V-Class Bracing
• Cutaway Beveled Cutaway
• Color Kona Edgeburst Back/Sides, Shaded Edge Burst Top
• Electronics Expression System® 2
• Top Wood Adirondack Spruce
• Back/Side Wood Honduran Rosewood
• Rosette Green Abalone Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole
• Back Configuration 4-Piece, Simons Wedge
• Body Binding No Binding; Chamfered Edges
• Armrest Beveled Neo-tropical Mahogany
• Top Finish Gloss
• Back/Side Finish Gloss
• Neck Wood Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Profile Standard Carve
• Fretboard Inlay Mother-of-Pearl Element
• Fretboard Binding West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Finish Satin
• Nut Width 1-3/4"
• Peghead Veneer Wood West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length 25-1/2"
• Peghead Inlay Mother-of-Pearl Element
• Peghead Type Paddle, Standard
• Peghead Binding West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Finish Satin
• Bridge West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
• Strings D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Pickguard Indian Rosewood
• Tuners Gotoh 510 Antique Gold with Antique Gold Buttons
• Strap Pin Black
• End Pin Black
• Manufacturer Part #A816002618403880527
• 5 lbs 0 oz
• #1202196081

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