Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce - Natural

Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce - Natural

Step into the next evolution of a Taylor classic with the Builder's Edition 814ce, a Grand Auditorium model that blends traditional tonewoods with cutting-edge design for an unparalleled playing experience. This particular iteration takes the flagship 814ce to new sonic and tactile heights. The guitar features solid Indian rosewood for the back and sides, a tonewood superstar prized for its warm response, depth, and lush, complex overtones. Paired with a top of solid Adirondack spruce, renowned for its dynamic, lively response and high volume ceiling, this combination yields an enticing blend of low-end warmth, treble-range clarity, and remarkable power, all enhanced by Taylor’s innovative V-Class bracing. The result is a sound that sings with blooming overtones, increased sustain, and spot-on intonation all the way up the neck.

Beyond the incredible sound, this Builder's Edition is loaded with comfort-focused refinements. The smooth, sculpted details—including a beveled mahogany armrest and a beveled cutaway—make for an intimate feel, blurring the line between you and the instrument for effortless playability across the fretboard. The Grand Auditorium body, Taylor’s signature shape, remains the ultimate all-purpose acoustic, providing the volume of a dreadnought with a focused, balanced tone suitable for a huge range of playing styles, from delicate fingerpicking to aggressive strumming. For the modern performer, the onboard Expression System 2 electronics flawlessly translate the guitar’s amazing acoustic voice to any amplifier or sound system. The 814ce is a model favored by professional artists like Dave Matthews, Jewel, and Myles Kennedy, a testament to its world-class quality and versatility.

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Highlights

• A classic tonewood pairing of Indian Rosewood back/sides and an Adirondack Spruce top for powerful projection and rich overtones.

• V-Class bracing delivers more volume, longer sustain, and improved pitch accuracy for an incredibly clear and harmonious tone.

• Beveled cutaway and mahogany armrest offer premium, seamless comfort for an effortless playing experience.

• Taylor's flagship Grand Auditorium body shape provides versatile, all-purpose tone with balanced projection.

• Equipped with Taylor Expression System 2 electronics for natural, dynamic amplified tone.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Solid Indian Rosewood

• Top Wood: Solid Adirondack Spruce (Four-piece)

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany

• Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

• Scale Length: 25-1/2"

• Fretboard Radius: 15"

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother-of-Pearl Element

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve

• Finish: Gloss body with Kona Edgeburst back/sides

• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony (Curve Wing)

• Nut Material: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle

• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold

• Electronics: Expression System® 2 (ES2)

• Bridge: Contoured Curve Wing Ebony

• Manufacturer Part Number: BE814CE

• Depth at 1st Fret: .848"

• Depth at 10th Fret: .882"

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!