Taylor 814ce-N Nylon Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Grand Auditorium cutaway, nylon-string, right-handed
- Sitka spruce top, rosewood back and body
- Ebony fingerboard, tropical mahogany neck
- ES-N electronics, acoustic and electric modes
- D'Addario Pro Arte Carbon strings, .024 to .046
- 25.5 inch scale, 1.88 inch nut width
- 2 year warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A Grand Auditorium with ES-N electronics, nylon strings and a rosewood shell. The listed weight and dimensions look like shipping figures.
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ASIN: B00O2ELA6SModel: 814ce-NCategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
A Grand Auditorium body shapes the Taylor 814ce-N, a cutaway nylon-string guitar with a Sitka spruce top over rosewood. Electronics let it run acoustically or plugged in, and an ebony fingerboard tops a tropical mahogany neck.
Taylor says it tuned the wood thickness and bracing to draw out a richer, more open sound with complex harmonics, and describes the neck as slender and fast. For players who want nylon strings with stage electronics, that is the story. The model name field is a blank template and the pickup entry is only a code.
Who it's for
Guitarists who want a slim, fast nylon-string neck and onboard electronics for gigs. Buyers who need steel strings should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Sitka spruce top, rosewood back and sides
- Slender neck with ebony fingerboard
- Electronics for stage use
- Pro Arte Carbon strings fitted
- Listed weight looks like a shipping figure
- Model name field is a blank template
- Pickup entry is only a code
Performance notes
How the top moves depends on its thickness and brace layout, which Taylor tuned for harmonic complexity and an open voice. The rosewood body adds depth, while the carbon strings set the nylon tone and feel. The electronics convert vibration for amplified use in the electric mode.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Model | 814ce-N |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25.5 incheshigher than 54% of 77 acoustic-electric guitars |
| Item weight | 23 pounds (as listed)higher than 100% of 61 acoustic-electric guitars |
| String Nut Width | 1.88 inches |
| Item dimensions | 47 x 20.5 x 8.5 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | Grand Auditorium cutaway |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Sitka spruce |
| Body Material Type | Rosewood |
| Neck Material Type | Tropical mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony wood |
| String Material Type | D'Addario Pro Arte Carbon (.024 - .046) |
| Back Material Type | Rosewood |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | ES-N |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Sound profile | Rich, vibrant, versatile |
| Operation mode | Acoustic, electric |
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Frequently asked questions
How large is the Taylor 814ce-N?
The listed item dimensions are 47 x 20.5 x 8.5 inches and the weight is 23 pounds, which look like shipping figures. The playing measurements are the scale length and nut width.
Is the Taylor 814ce-N a steel-string guitar?
No. It is described as a nylon-string classical acoustic-electric.
Does the Taylor 814ce-N have a pickup?
Yes. The listing names ES-N electronics and lists acoustic and electric operation.