Head to head
Taylor 812e 12-Fret (2020) vs Taylor 814ce-N
The verdict
The Taylor 812e 12-Fret (2020) and Taylor 814ce-N are closely matched overall — 60 to 61 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Taylor 812e 12-Fret (2020) wins on
No standout advantage.
Taylor 814ce-N wins on
- Lower price ($3,999 vs $4,249)
Scorecard
| Metric | 812e 12-Fret (2020) | 814ce-N |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 61 |
| Build | 61 | 61 |
| Playability | 67 | 68 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 51 | 51 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 812e 12-Fret (2020) | 814ce-N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Taylor | Taylor |
| Type | Acoustic-Electric | Acoustic-Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Indian Rosewood | Indian Rosewood |
| Neck wood | Tropical Mahogany | Tropical Mahogany |
| Fretboard | West African Crelicam Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 24.88" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Expression System® 2 | ES-N® |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $4,249 | $3,999 |
| Armrest | Yes | No |
| Back And Sides | Indian Rosewood | Indian Rosewood |
| Back Configuration | 2-piece No Wedge | 2-piece No Wedge |
| Back Side Finish | Gloss 4.5 | Gloss 4.5 |
| Body Binding | Rock Maple | Maple |
| Bracing System | V-Class Bracing | — |
| Bridge | West African Crelicam Ebony | Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots | — |
| Controls | Expression System® 2 | ES-N® |
| Fretboard Binding | West African Crelicam Ebony | Maple |
| Fretboard inlay | Element | Element |
| Neck Finish | Satin | Satin |
| Nut Saddle | Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle | Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle |
| Orientation | Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Peghead Binding | None | None |
| Peghead Finish | Gloss | Gloss |
| Peghead Inlay | None | None |
| Peghead Type | Slot Head | Slot Head |
| Pickguard | Rosewood | None |
| Scale length | 24-7/8" | 25-1/2" |
| Top Finish | Gloss 4.5 | Gloss 4.5 |
| Top wood | Spruce | Spruce |
| Tuners | Taylor Slot Head | Classical Nickel |
| Cutaway | — | Venetian Cutaway |