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

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The Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Black Top takes one of Taylor's most celebrated acoustic guitars and gives it an unmistakable visual presence to match its world-class performance. Its striking black Adirondack spruce top pairs beautifully with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, creating an instrument that's as captivating to look at as it is to hear. The result is a rich, dynamic voice with powerful projection, shimmering highs, warm lows, and lush overtones that respond effortlessly to everything from delicate fingerstyle passages to bold, energetic strumming.

Every detail of this Builder's Edition is designed around the player. Taylor's ergonomic beveled armrest, chamfered body edges, and beveled cutaway create an incredibly comfortable playing experience, making long practice sessions, performances, and recording dates feel effortless. Inside, revolutionary V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain, and note-to-note harmony, while the renowned Taylor neck provides smooth, relaxed playability across the entire fretboard. Whether you're performing on stage or creating in the studio, the ES2 electronics deliver a natural, expressive amplified tone you can trust.

Finished with a stunning edgeburst on the back and sides and a full-body gloss finish, the Builder's Edition 814ce Black Top is a perfect blend of modern innovation, premium craftsmanship, and timeless musicality. It's an instrument built to inspire every time you pick it up and one you'll be proud to play for years to come. Experience the exceptional sound, feel, and style of the Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Blacktop. Available now at Haggerty's Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Expression System 2
• Bracing: V-Class
• Cutaway: Beveled

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Blacktop
• Back & Sides Material: Indian Rosewood
• Back Configuration: Two-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: V-Class
• Binding Material: Rock Maple
• Rosette: Abalone Single Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.857” at 1st Fret, 0.885” at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Element
• Fingerboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2.188"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Action Control
• Headstock: Paddle
• Headstock Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Headplate Inlay: Abalone Element
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Curved Wing
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony with Abalone Dots
• Saddle: Micarta
• Nut Material: Tusq
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Pickguard: Indian Rosewood

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Expression System 2
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1207194096
• Manufacture Date: 2026