Taylor
814e (2020)
Acoustic-Electric
No ratings yet$3,999
For fans of our flagship 814 Grand Auditorium who prefer the full-body, non-cutaway style, the 814e represents a versatile option that covers a wide musical territory. Back and sides of solid Indian rosewood pair with a Sitka spruce top for a richly textured, sparkling response with clear highs and warm lows around a slightly scooped midrange, with V-Class bracing inside to deliver louder volume and longer sustain. A radius-style rosewood armrest takes the edge off the lower bout for enhanced playing comfort. With sharp wood and shell appointments and built-in ES2 electronics, the 814e is a great choice for playing at home, in studio or on stage.
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews59
Overall / 100
Playability
64
Sound
60
Build
61
Value
50
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic-Electric |
| Body wood | Indian Rosewood |
| Neck wood | Tropical Mahogany |
| Fretboard | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Scale length | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Expression System® 2 |
| Armrest | Yes |
| Back And Sides | Indian Rosewood |
| Back Configuration | 2-piece No Wedge |
| Back Side Finish | Gloss 4.5 |
| Body Binding | Rock Maple |
| Bracing System | V-Class Bracing |
| Bridge | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots |
| Controls | Expression System® 2 |
| Fretboard Binding | Pale Non-Figured Maple |
| Fretboard inlay | Element |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Nut Saddle | Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle |
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Peghead Binding | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Peghead Finish | Gloss |
| Peghead Inlay | Element |
| Peghead Type | Standard |
| Pickguard | Rosewood |
| Top Finish | Gloss 4.5 |
| Top wood | Spruce |
| Tuners | Smoked Nickel |
| Street price | $3,999 |
