Featuring a suite of game-changing new features, the Taylor Next Generation 814ce Builder’s Edition is the most refined iteration of Taylor’s acclaimed Grand Auditorium platform yet. It starts with a sinker redwood top paired with Honduran rosewood back and sides for a beautifully aged-in voice that balances rich harmonic complexity with sparkling high-end presence. Taylor’s new Long-Tenon Action Control mahogany anchors deeply to the body, offering enhanced sustain and effortless string height adjustments. Additional upgrades include scalloped V-Class bracing for added low-end warmth and the cutting-edge Claria electronics for natural, plug-and-play amplified tone. A wealth of premium, player-friendly appointments—including a beveled armrest, chamfered edges, a sculpted cutaway and intricate inlay work—complete the Builder’s Edition experience, making this Next-Gen 814ce Builder's Edition Grand Auditorium a true modern acoustic masterpiece built for players who demand the best.
Sinker Redwood and Scalloped V-Class Bracing for Rich, Low-End Warmth
The Next Generation 814ce Builder’s Edition is voiced by a sinker redwood soundboard chosen for its warm, articulate response and remarkable dynamic sensitivity. This top wood reveals a rounded midrange and lush harmonic bloom at even the lightest touch, while Honduran rosewood back and sides add commanding depth, crystalline trebles and complex overtones. Scalloped V-Class bracing expands what these tonewoods offer: deeper low-end presence, longer sustain and a more open resonance throughout the register. The result is a full-spectrum voice that feels powerful yet nuanced—ideal for intricate fingerstyle, dynamic strumming or layered studio work.
Long-Tenon Action Control Neck for Enhanced Sustain and Easy Adjustments
Taylor’s Long-Tenon Action Control neck combines structural resonance with effortless adjustability, deepening the neck-to-body connection for added warmth while allowing tool-free string height adjustments without altering tuning. Players can tailor their setup instantly—from low, electric-style action to a higher configuration suited for heavy dynamics. The satin-finished neo-tropical mahogany neck, carved to Taylor’s Standard Profile, pairs with a genuine West African ebony fingerboard for fluid articulation across the full 25.5" scale. With its 1.75" nut width and precision-finished frets, the neck encourages both technical freedom and expressive touch.
Claria Electronics: Natural, Stage-Ready Amplification
Taylor’s Claria electronics redefine undersaddle amplification with a redesigned pickup and proprietary preamp engineered to eliminate quack and harshness. This system captures the guitar’s acoustic voice with warmth, clarity and dynamic nuance, mirroring its natural low-end depth and treble shimmer. Soundhole-mounted controls keep the top clean while providing intuitive access to volume, tone and a flexible Mid-Contour knob. Whether performing in intimate venues or full band environments, players can expect plug-and-play reliability and a rich, organic amplified tone.
Signature Builder’s Edition Appointments and Premium Hardware
A suite of Builder’s Edition details delivers comfort and visual refinement. A beveled armrest and chamfered edges create a seamless feel against the body, while a beveled Venetian cutaway opens clear access to upper frets. The Honduran rosewood back and sides feature a gloss Kona Edgeburst, beautifully complementing the Shaded Edgeburst sinker redwood top. Premium touches include Element fretboard inlays, maple binding, an ebony Curve Wing bridge and ultra-precise Gotoh 510 antique gold tuners engineered for nuanced control and long-term stability. Every component supports a professional playing experience.
A Flagship Grand Auditorium
The Taylor Next-Gen 814ce Builder’s Edition Grand Auditorium stands as a showcase of forward-thinking design—warm, powerful, articulate and crafted for musicians who want an instrument that evolves with them. With its expressive tonewood pairing, next-generation bracing, effortless adjustability and stage-ready electronics, it delivers uncompromising performance in the studio, on stage or at home. Shipped in a deluxe Taylor hardshell case, this premium Grand Auditorium arrives ready for years of musical exploration and professional use.