Taylor 814CE 800 Series Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar with ES2 Pickup and Deluxe Hardshell Case

Overview
Taylor's flagship acoustic-electric guitar
Solid east Indian rosewood body with Sitka spruce top
V-Class bracing for unmatched sustain and power
Built with radius armrest for playing comfort
Includes built-in ES2 pickup and hardshell case

There's a reason why the 814ce is Taylor's most acclaimed guitar: With its blend of refined craftsmanship, richly textured sound and artful aesthetics, the 814ce represents everything that we stand for as guitar builders. East Indian rosewood back and sides, a Sitka spruce top and V-Class bracing produce a lush response with warm lows, pristine trebles and a slightly scooped midrange, leaving space in the mix for vocals or other instruments. Ideal for flatpicked lead lines, strumming, delicate fingerpicking and everything in between, this Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric boasts a versatile character that translates beautifully in amplified settings through the ES2 pickup. A deluxe hardshell case keeps the 814ce safe wherever you take it.

Grand Auditorium - Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.

Indian Rosewood - The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever.

Sitka Spruce - The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

Expression System® 2 - The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

Venetian Cutaway - The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body.

V-Class Bracing - Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.

Highlights
Scale Length:  25-1/2"
Bracing:  V-Class Bracing
Pickguard:  Rosewood
Tuners:  Smoked Nickel
Strings:  D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
Body Width:  16"
Nut & Saddle:  Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
Truss Rod Cover:  West African Crelicam Ebony
Number of Frets:  20
Case:  Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
Body Length:  20"
Body Depth:  4 5/8"

Body
Binding Edge Treatment:  Rock Maple
Back Config:  2-piece No Wedge
Rosette Size:  Single Ring
Back/Side Finish:  Gloss 4.5
Backstrap Wood:  None
Stain/Sunburst:  None
Armrest:  Yes
Top Finish:  Gloss 4.5
Backstrap Finish:  None
Bridge Inlay:  None
Armrest Binding:  Radius, Indian Rosewood
Rosette Material:  Abalone
Wedge:  None

Neck
Neck Width:  1-3/4"
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment:  West African Crelicam Ebony
Type of Neck Joint:  Taylor Neck
Fretboard Wood:  West African Crelicam Ebony
Heel Length:  3-1/2"
Fretboard Inlay:  Element
Heel Cap Binding:  West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck/Heel:  Tropical Mahogany
Neck Finish:  Satin

Peghead
Peghead Finish:  Gloss
Peghead Type:  Standard
Headstock Overlay:  West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Logo:  Taylor Mother of Pearl
Peghead Binding:  West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Purfling:  Maple
Peghead Inlay:  Element

Other
Bridge Pins:  West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
Fingerboard Ext:  None
Buttons:  Smoked Nickel
Edge Trim:  Maple, Indian Rosewood

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