Ok, this is an amazing guitar. Built in 2005, it has mellowed into a beautiful sounding instrument. It is free from scratched and dents or dings. The only reason I didn't indicate mint condition is because some the the clear coating has been removed from the headstock. It is visible in one of the pictures. This is my second Taylor, and I have loved it as much as my first 614. And now the sad part:  I have enjoyed playing it, but now due to advanced arthritis, i can no longer play my guitars. Every time I look at this guitar and others in my collection, I get sad. So I have decided to sell this Taylor. I have played for over sixty years, so all-in-all, a good run.

The specs are from Taylor and are listed below.

NOTE: It has two cases, the original case, and an SKB road case. You may choose either one, and I will; sell the other at a later date on Reverb.

This is definitely a guitar worth your consideration, I am confident you will be happy with it for many years to come.

Based on Taylor's 11-digit serial numbering system, your Taylor 814ce was started in assembly on March 9, 2005, at the El Cajon factory in California. It was the 111th guitar to enter production that day. [1, 2, 3]

Serial Number Breakdown (20050309111)

• 2005: The year of manufacture.
• 03: The month of manufacture (March).
• 09: The day of the month (9th).
• 111: The 111th guitar put into production that day. [1, 2]

Model Breakdown: Taylor 814ce

The name itself acts as a code detailing the construction: [1, 2]

• 8 (800 Series): Flagship line featuring premium East Indian Rosewood back and sides.
• 1 (Softwood Top): Indicates a standard single-course, 6-string configuration with a softwood top—specifically Sitka Spruce.
• 4 (Grand Auditorium): Taylor’s incredibly popular, multi-purpose signature body shape.
• c (Cutaway): Venetian-style cutaway for easy access to higher frets.
• e (Electronics): Onboard acoustic amplification system.

2005 Model Specifications & Unique Features

Because this guitar was built in 2005, it features specifications distinct from newer iterations:

• Pre-V-Class Bracing: This guitar utilizes Taylor's classic Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing. It provides a broader, traditional acoustic warmth compared to modern V-Class models.
• Electronics (ES1): A 2005 model typically features the first-generation Taylor Expression System 1 (ES1) proprietary pickup system, utilizing dynamic body sensors and a magnetic neck pickup rather than modern under-saddle piezo systems.
• Nut Material: Built with a traditional white nut, standard for Taylor models of this era.
• Aesthetic Appointments: Features classic 800-series appointments of the era, which historically included progressive dot fretboard inlays, white or maple binding, and a gloss-finished headstock overlay.