
Builder's Edition 814ce
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.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic-Electric |
| Body wood | Indian Rosewood |
| Neck wood | Neo-Tropical Mahogany |
| Fretboard | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Scale length | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Expression System® 2 |
| Back And Sides | Indian Rosewood |
| Back Configuration | 2-piece No Wedge |
| Back Side Finish | Gloss |
| 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 |
| Cutaway | Beveled Cutaway |
| Fretboard Binding | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Fretboard inlay | Element |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
| Nut Saddle | Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle |
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Peghead Binding | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Peghead Finish | Satin |
| Peghead Inlay | Element |
| Peghead Type | Paddle, Standard |
| Pickguard | Indian Rosewood |
| Top Finish | Gloss |
| Top wood | Adirondack Spruce |
| Tuners | Gotoh |
| Street price | $4,499 |






