Taylor Builder's Edition 814CE Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Natural

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

Specifications

• Orientation: Right Handed
• Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
• Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
• Electronics: Expression System® 2
• Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
• Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge
• Body Binding: Rock Maple
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss
• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay: Element
• Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Scale Length25-1/2"
• Peghead Inlay: Element
• Peghead Type: Paddle, Standard
• Peghead Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Finish: Satin
• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
• Tuners: Gotoh