The Taylor Builder’s Edition 814ce represents the evolution of one of Taylor’s most celebrated acoustic designs. Built with premium tonewoods and an impressive list of player-focused innovations, this Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric delivers exceptional balance, clarity, and comfort. Indian rosewood back and sides provide deep lows, sparkling highs, and rich harmonic overtones, while the Adirondack spruce top paired with a scalloped version of Taylor’s V-Class bracing produces remarkable power, sustain, and dynamic range.
This model also introduces several modern enhancements designed to improve both tone and playability. Taylor’s Action Control Neck allows players to easily fine-tune string height without removing the neck or strings, while the long-tenon neck joint improves wood coupling for greater resonance and warmth. The newly developed Claria electronics system ensures natural, consistent amplified tone with simple and intuitive controls located inside the soundhole. Comfort-focused features like the beveled armrest, chamfered body edges, and beveled cutaway make extended playing sessions effortless.
With its premium appointments, innovative construction, and refined sound, the Builder’s Edition 814ce delivers a professional-grade acoustic experience for stage, studio, and everyday inspiration.
Features and Highlights
• Grand Auditorium body shape for exceptional versatility and balanced tone
• Adirondack spruce top for increased headroom, power, and dynamic response
• Indian rosewood back and sides for warm lows, articulate highs, and rich overtones
• Scalloped V-Class bracing for enhanced volume, sustain, and harmonic clarity
• Long-tenon neck joint that extends deeper into the body for improved resonance and warmth
• Action Control Neck system allows quick, precise string height adjustments without removing the neck or strings
• Claria electronics system designed for natural amplified tone with plug-and-play convenience
• Three soundhole-mounted controls: Volume, Mid Contour, and Tone for simple tone shaping
• Beveled armrest and chamfered body edges for improved playing comfort
• Beveled cutaway with smooth compound contour for easier upper fret access
• Kona edgeburst finish on back and sides for a distinctive visual touch
• Element fretboard inlays and rosewood pickguard for classic elegance
• Gotoh 510 tuning machines for precise tuning stability
• Full-body gloss finish for a polished look and lasting protection
The Builder’s Edition 814ce combines traditional tonewood character with forward-thinking design, making it one of the most refined and player-friendly acoustic guitars in Taylor’s lineup.
