Key Features
- An electro acoustic for any occasion
- Record in the studio and perform live thanks to Expression System 2 electronics
- Broad dynamics and incredible response produced by a range of high calibre materials
- Dreamy playability courtesy of elegant contours and silky-smooth finishes
Taylor 814ce Builder's Edition, Natural Gloss #1211182129 Overview
The Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce is the perfect acoustic companion. Whether you're jamming around the campfire, recording in the studio, or performing live, this model is ready to accommodate your many needs thanks to the Expression System 2. A trio of pickup sensors capture your sound and amplify it through a sound system. With this, you are able to play in venues of all sizes, ranging from a small gig at your local bar to large arenas. What's more, you can take the pure acoustics and shape them to suit your style with the built-in tone control.
Its electronics boost the natural tone produced by a range of the finest materials. Spruce and rosewood craft the body, infusing your instrument with bright overtones with a rich and responsive base. Complementing these are mahogany and ebony, two materials that balance each other out for a smooth and well-rounded sound. All of these materials have been topped with a gloss or satin finish and crafted with elegant contours, ensuring your playability is truly dreamy. Glide from fret to fret gracefully for the ultimate performance.
Please note: These guitars showcase a unique and distinctive wood grain pattern in the body and fingerboard. We kindly request that you keep these characteristics in mind before considering your purchase, as each instrument will possess its own distinct variations.
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View Full DescriptionLet your acoustics resonate
Project your sound in venues of all sizes. From small gigs to arena performances, the 814ce has got you covered thanks to its Expression System 2 electronics. It features a trio of pickup sensors that have been uniquely positioned to ensure you capture your tone better than ever before. Simply plug in and listen to the beautiful acoustics resonate around the room. Not only do these amply your sound, but the ES2 infuses your sound with a warm dynamic range, which can be further shaped to suit your style of playing with the included tone control. These acoustics really are ones to be enjoyed, so perform your heart out.
Tremendous tonewoods
Pure acoustic greatness. Four incredible tonewoods have been used to sculpt this Taylor guitar, each producing their own unique tonal qualities that combine to deliver a beautiful overall sound. The body features a combination of adirondack spruce and rosewood. Its top offers bright and blooming tones with emphasis on the treble, whilst the back and sides add rich overtones and an even response across all frequencies.
These have been complemented by a neo-tropical mahogany neck, alongside a west African crelicam ebony fingerboard and bridge. The two materials perfectly balance each other out for a broad dynamic range. Its neck infuses your instrument with responsive, punchy, and woody sounds, emphasising the bass frequencies. On top sits ebony, adding bright, snappy, and loud overtones. With all four materials combined, the 814ce delivers a versatile voicing that is ready to accommodate a vast variety of genres, styles, and techniques.
Pure professional playability
With such great electronics and tonewoods, you need an incredible playability to complement - then you can perform all night long with ease. Taylor have once again created an instrument that will have you addicted to its feel from the moment you pick it up. Elegant contours are built into the 814ce, including a cutaway profile that ensures reaching the upper frets and adding a high-end sparkle to your sound is a breeze. Your you'll be flawlessly fretting solos out with ease. What's more, its neck features a slender profile that sits naturally and securely in the palm of your hand. Glide along the fingerboard without dreaded hand strain and cramps. Topping off these materials are gloss and satin finishes, ensuring each surface is silky-smooth for the ultimate performance.
Maintain its immaculate condition
With such an incredible, all-rounder instrument, you want to ensure that it will accompany you with your musical journey for years to come. That’s why, alongside your guitar, you also receive a deluxe hardshell case. Store your guitar safely during transportation. Going to the studio, a venue, or simply travelling from one room to another? No matter where you're travelling, you can guarantee that your Taylor 814ce will always be in pristine condition. Avoid any scuffs or scratches to preserve your gleaming glossy finish and keep the electronics and hardware safe. Keep peace of mind whilst in transit.
Specifications
- Product Code: 814ce Builder's Edition #TBC1
Body and Bridge
- Top Material: Adirondack Spruce
- Body Material: Indian Rosewood
- Shape: Grand Auditorium
- Cutaway: Beveled
- Colour: Natural
- Finish: Gloss
- Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Standard Carve
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Frets: 20
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Element
- Nut: Black TUSQ
- Nut Width: 44.45mm
Hardware and Electronics
- Electronics: Expression System 2
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Rosette: Green Abalone Single Ring
- Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony w/ Green Abalone Dots
- Pickguard: Indian Rosewood
- Strap Pin: Black
- Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
- Peghead Type: Paddle
- Saddle: White Micarta
- Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold w/ Antique Gold Buttons
- End Pin: Black
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053 Gauges)
- Case: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hardshell
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