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Taylor Guitars - 814CE B.E.

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. Taylor is thrilled to present the next evolution of this classic model: the Builder's Edition 814ce. This version keeps the solid Indian rosewood back and sides and pairs 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 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 ever built.

Features

Four-Piece Adirondack Spruce Top - Utilizing high-grade wood that is typically only available from smaller trees, these tops showcase straight-grained visual character while maximizing sonic output. Known for its high volume ceiling and dynamic, lively response, Adirondack spruce retains exceptional clarity even with an aggressive attack.

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 pitchespecially 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.

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.

Specifications
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Bracing: V-Class Bracing
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
Body Wood: Indian Rosewood
Top Finish: Gloss
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Width: 1-3/4"
Frets: 20
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Nut/Saddle: Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
Body Length: 20"
Body Width: 16"
Body Depth: 4 5/8"
Tuners: Gotoh
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Included Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown