The Taylor 814ce Builder's Edition Acoustic-electric Guitar is a refined evolution of Taylor's flagship model, combining lush tone, exceptional playing comfort, and versatile musical appeal. Featuring a solid Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a four-piece Adirondack spruce top, this guitar delivers a rich blend of low-end warmth, treble clarity, and remarkable power. The V-Class bracing inside enhances the blooming overtones and sustain, making it a favorite among players.

Comfort-focused enhancements like a beveled armrest, cutaway, and a subtle body taper elevate the relaxed feel of the Grand Auditorium body. The striking full-body gloss finish and Kona burst on the back and sides enhance its visual appeal. Whether you're seeking an all-purpose musical workhorse or an heirloom-quality guitar, the Builder's Edition 814ce is quintessentially "Taylor."

Future-Proof Tonewoods

Taylor Chief Guitar Designer Andy Powers has addressed the dwindling supply of old-growth tonewoods by innovating the 814ce Builder’s Edition. The guitar features a top crafted from four pieces of old-growth Adirondack spruce, renowned for its strength, lightweight nature, and rich vibrational capacity. This choice ensures a lively resonance and a luxurious appearance that is virtually indistinguishable from a single piece of wood.

Exceptional Tonewoods

The 814ce Builder’s Edition features solid Sitka spruce for its top, offering excellent projection with sparkle, while the Big Leaf maple back and sides add brightness and clarity. The advanced performance bracing provides better tone, response, and sustain. The neotropical mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard enhances playability, and the ES2 electronics system offers top-notch amplified tone.

Luxurious Appointments

The 814ce Builder’s Edition includes Indian rosewood back and sides, a Grand Auditorium body shape for versatile playing, and a mahogany neck for speedy fretting. Premium hardware, luxury appointments, and a rosewood pickguard complete the elegant look. This guitar also features a premium gloss finish, beveled body contours, and immaculate inlays for a commanding presence.

A Legacy of Innovation

The 814ce has introduced innovations like V-Class Bracing and smoked fingerboard woods. This Builder’s Edition adds a curved beveled armrest and cutaway for a refined look that’s easy on the body and hands. It's an exemplary instrument that promises to inspire, combining Taylor’s instrument-building imagination with cutting-edge features.

Tech Specs

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Back & Sides Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Top Wood: Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Color: Natural
• Body Bracing: V-Class bracing
• Binding: Ebony Binding, Purfling Black/Maple/Rosewood
• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Standard Carve
• Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Nut/Saddle Material: Tusq/Micarta
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh 510
• Electronics: ES2
• Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze, .012-.053
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case