An Adirondack spruce top, beautiful gloss-finish body, and beveled cutaway and armrest add a thrilling new chapter to the legacy of Taylor's flagship Grand Auditorium.
The beveled armrest and cutaway featured in the Builder's Edition 814ce make for an exceptionally accommodating feel, complementing the rich sonic texture and power generated by its rosewood back and sides, Adirondack spruce top and V-Class interior bracing.
Power and Presence, Streamlined
The lush overtones of solid Indian rosewood blend with the unmatched volume and projection of an Adirondack spruce top for a complex, textured sound complemented by comfort-enhancing design elements.
Gotoh 510 Tuners
The 21:1 gear ratio of these premium tuning machines delivers ultra-precise tuning control, which means every note will be right on pitch—especially together with the intonation accuracy of V-Class bracing.
Curve Wing Bridge
A reshaped West African ebony bridge updates the elegant Taylor bridge with contoured edges that soften the feel against your picking hand.
Beveled Armrest
Smooth contouring softens the edge on the bass-side lower bout to enhance the comfort and support for your strumming or picking arm.
Beveled Cutaway
The higher frets on the neck are more accessible than ever thanks to the ergonomic contouring of the cutaway, which includes a smooth bevel for fluid fretting.
Introducing the Four-Piece Adirondack Spruce Top
The Builder’s Edition philosophy simultaneously honors traditional design elements while anticipating factors that will shape the future of guitar-making. The Builder’s Edition 814ce incorporates a four-piece Adirondack spruce top, which requires highly sophisticated woodworking techniques to utilize high-grade wood that is typically only available from smaller trees. These tops showcase straight-grained visual character while maximizing sonic output.
V-Class Bracing
Taylor's revolutionary new sonic engine powers each Builder’s Edition guitar, reshaping the sound to produce more volume and sustain, with notes that are more in tune from top to bottom.
Key Features:
- Adirondack spruce top with four-piece construction for enhanced tonal output
- Indian rosewood back and sides for rich, textured overtones
- V-Class bracing for improved volume, sustain, and intonation accuracy
- Beveled armrest and cutaway for maximum comfort and fret accessibility
- Gotoh 510 tuners with a 21:1 gear ratio for precise tuning control
- West African ebony Curve Wing bridge with contoured edges for smooth picking-hand feel
- Gloss-finish body
- Includes built-in ES2 pickup and hardshell case
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