Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case

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The next evolution of Taylor’s beloved Grand Auditorium has arrived — and it’s more playable, expressive, and tonally rich than ever before. The Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce combines Taylor’s premium tonewoods and proprietary innovations with a stunning array of comfort and performance features that make this a serious contender for the most versatile acoustic-electric guitar on the market. With its solid Honduran rosewood back and sides paired with a premium Adirondack spruce top, this Builder’s Edition model is designed to respond with elegance, nuance, and authority whether fingerpicked, strummed, or flatpicked.

At the heart of the upgrades is Taylor’s all-new Long-Tenon Action Control Neck, which not only adds warmth and depth to the guitar’s tonal spectrum but also allows effortless string height adjustments — without removing strings or the neck. Scalloped V-Class bracing enhances low-end response and sustain, creating a more open and dynamic acoustic voice, while Taylor’s new Claria electronics system delivers faithful, plug-and-play tone in any setting, shaped easily with intuitive soundhole controls.

The Builder’s Edition 814ce isn’t just about sound — it’s about feel. The beveled armrest and cutaway, chamfered body edges, contoured bridge, and satin-finished neck add up to a playing experience that’s smooth, ergonomic, and refined. Visually stunning with a Shaded Edge Burst top and Kona Edgeburst back/sides, this guitar represents the future of acoustic design — all while staying grounded in the timeless beauty and craftsmanship Taylor is known for. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this Builder’s Edition beauty ships with a hardshell case for convenient transport and premium protection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Claria System
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class
• Cutaway: Beveled Venetian

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Shaded Edge Burst
• Back & Sides Material: Honduran Rosewood
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss with Kona Edgeburst
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class
• Binding Material: Chamfered Edge
• Rosette: Abalone Single Ring with Black Outlines

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Builder’s Edition Carve
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: High Performance Taper
• Neck Depth: 0.845" at 1st Fret, 0.869" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.75”
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Element
• Fingerboard Binding: Black
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-3/16”
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Long-Tenon Action Control
• Headstock: Standard Taylor Paddle
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Mother of Pearl Taylor Logo
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Curve Wing
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Ebony with Abalone Dots
• Saddle: Micarta
• Nut Material: Black Tusq
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 with Gold Buttons (1:21 Ratio)
• Pickguard: Rosewood

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Claria Under-Saddle Pickup System with Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour Soundhole Controls
• Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.053)
• Case/Gig Bag: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1212185005
• Manufacture Date: 2025