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Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Grand Auditorium Adirondack/Rosewood Natural ES2

Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Grand Auditorium Adirondack/Rosewood Natural ES2

Regular price $4,499.00
Regular price Sale price $4,499.00

Serial Number: 1205234099

Weight: 4lbs 15oz

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Description

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.

Overview

  • 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
     

Specs

General

Series: Taylor 800 Series
Serial Number: 1205234099
Product Color: Natural
Relic/Aging Level: Nitro Pristine (NOS)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Acoustic Cutaway Type: Venetian
Body Material: Indian Rosewood
Body Finish: Gloss
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Bracing Pattern: V-Class
Rosette: Shell, Green Abalone
Body Notes: Beveled Cutaway

Neck

Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Shape: Standard Carve
Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
Headstock Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony
Nut Material: Tusq
Nut Width: 1.75"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Neck Joint: Scarf Neck
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Element
Inlay Shape: Custom Symbol
Side Marker Inlay: Silver Dots

Electronics

Acoustic Electronics: Expression System 2

Hardware

Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Tuning Machines: Antique Gold Gotoh
Saddle: Micarta
Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
Truss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam Ebony
Bridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
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SKU: A804002611001490260-1205234099

Description

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.

Overview

  • 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
     

Specs

General

Series: Taylor 800 Series
Serial Number: 1205234099
Product Color: Natural
Relic/Aging Level: Nitro Pristine (NOS)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Acoustic Cutaway Type: Venetian
Body Material: Indian Rosewood
Body Finish: Gloss
Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
Bracing Pattern: V-Class
Rosette: Shell, Green Abalone
Body Notes: Beveled Cutaway

Neck

Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Shape: Standard Carve
Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
Headstock Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony
Nut Material: Tusq
Nut Width: 1.75"
Fingerboard Radius: 16"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Neck Joint: Scarf Neck
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Element
Inlay Shape: Custom Symbol
Side Marker Inlay: Silver Dots

Electronics

Acoustic Electronics: Expression System 2

Hardware

Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Tuning Machines: Antique Gold Gotoh
Saddle: Micarta
Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
Truss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam Ebony
Bridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots