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The Taylor 814ce Builders Edition Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar takes an iconic model to new heights of craftsmanship and tone. Taylor's expert luthiers have enhanced the solid Adirondack spruce top, tapered the body and modified the V-Class bracing for a balanced acoustic voice with shimmering highs and tight lows. The ES2 pickup system and onboard preamp provide plugged-in performance with intuitive controls to shape your sound.

ES2 Pickup System Delivers Natural Tone and Control

The 814ce Builder's Edition comes equipped with Taylor's ES2 pickup system, featuring an under-saddle piezo and preamp with volume, bass and treble controls. Simply plug in to an amp or PA and the ES2 delivers a rich, realistic tone, allowing you to adjust the bass and treble levels to suit your needs.

Adirondack Spruce Top and Tapered Body for Full, Nuanced Sound

At the heart of the 814ce Builders Edition is a top-grade solid Adirondack spruce soundboard, paired with Indian rosewood back and sides. The spruce provides a broad tonal range with articulate highs and a focused midrange, while the rosewood body produces warm, complex overtones. Taylor's luthiers have also tapered the body and redesigned the V-Class bracing for enhanced resonance and sustain.

Sculpted Cutaway and Premium Appointments

An elegantly sculpted cutaway provides easy access to the upper frets for intricate single-note runs and chord voicings. The 814ce Builders Edition also features premium touches like Gotoh 510 tuners, a contoured ebony bridge, maple binding and a gloss finish that highlights the guitar's refined contours.

Transport in Style With Deluxe Hardshell Case

A deluxe hardshell case comes included, providing sturdy protection for your investment. The plush-lined case features stylish brown exterior, heavy-duty hardware and accessory compartments to carry everything you need.

Taylor 814ce Builder's Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Kona Edgeburst
Taylor 814ce Builder's Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Kona Edgeburst
Taylor 814ce Builder's Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Kona Edgeburst

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  • Spruce top and Indian rosewood body
  • Mahogany neck with Taylor Standard profile
  • West African ebony fingerboard
  • ES2 electronics

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Body
  • Body type: Grand Auditorium Single Cutaway
  • Top wood: Multi-Piece Adirondack spruce
  • Back & sides: Indian rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: Taylor V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: Taylor Standard Profile
  • Nut width: 1-3/4"
  • Fingerboard: Genuine West African ebony
  • Neck wood: Tropical mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
  • Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
  • Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Treble
Other
  • Tuning machines: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold with Antique Gold Buttons
  • Bridge: Genuine West African Ebony, Curve Wing
  • Saddle & nut: Micarta/Graphite Nut
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Orientation: Right-Handed
  • Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
  • Country of origin: USA

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