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.
Highlights:
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Bracing: V-Class Bracing
Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
Tuners: Gotoh
Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
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:
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
Highlights:
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Bracing: V-Class Bracing
Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
Tuners: Gotoh
Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
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:
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
