Taylor 814ce Builder's Edition Grand Auditorium Guitar
- Grand Auditorium, scalloped V-Class bracing
- Adirondack spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides
- West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard
- Action Control Neck, 25.5 inch scale
- Claria electronics, soundhole controls
- Hardshell case included
- 1/4 inch jack, 1.75 inch nut
- Limited lifetime warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A flagship-style Grand Auditorium in rosewood and spruce, with Claria electronics and a deluxe hardshell case. The top species is listed two ways, so confirm it with the seller.
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ASIN: B0GS7Q8PJ4Category: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
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Overview
Playing across genres is the aim of this Taylor Grand Auditorium, which pairs Indian rosewood with spruce for lush overtones, top-end clarity and rich bass. Scalloped V-Class bracing adds power and sustain, and a rosewood armrest completes the body.
Lush tone and wide adjustability are the reason to look, with the Action Control Neck letting the feel be tuned and Claria controls shaping amplified sound. The limit is species clarity, since the title and specs say Adirondack but the description says Sitka.
Who it's for
A professional or advanced player who wants adjustable action and amplified tone will use the full feature set. Buyers who need the listing to agree on top wood should confirm with the seller first.
Pros and cons
- Rosewood and spruce for lush tone
- Scalloped V-Class bracing for sustain
- Action Control Neck for adjustability
- Claria electronics with mid-contour knob
- Top species listed inconsistently
- Right hand orientation only
- Weight and size not listed
Performance notes
The bracing framework brings more power, longer sustain and improved harmony up the fretboard. The long-tenon neck lets action be set in minutes. Claria soundhole controls include a mid-contour knob to dial in the plugged-in sound.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25.5 incheshigher than 54% of 77 acoustic-electric guitars |
| String Nut Width | 1.75 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | Grand Auditorium |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Adirondack Spruce |
| Body Material Type | Rosewood |
| Neck Material Type | Neo-Tropical Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| String Material Type | D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053) |
| Color | Natural |
| Back Material Type | Rosewood |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty on workmanship and material defects |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Expression System 2 (listed); Claria (described) |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Taylor 814ce work with a standard guitar cable?
Yes. The connector type is a 1/4 inch jack.
Which electronics does it have?
The description names new Claria electronics with soundhole-mounted controls, while the spec list shows Expression System 2. Confirm with the seller.
Does the guitar come with a case?
Yes. It ships with a deluxe hardshell case.