The Taylor Builder’s Edition models are the best of the best, with this 814ce offering rare Honduran Rosewood back and sides with a Sinker Redwood top. It sounds as great as you would think, with overtones and harmonics that are exceptional.
"This lovingly contoured Builder's Edition model builds on the long heritage of our 800 Series with an experience that matches exceptional playability with a singular acoustic voice. Honduran rosewood—a denser, harder variant of the species typically used for the back and sides of our flagship model—yields a beautifully balanced response with a harmonically complex overtone profile, while the sinker redwood top delivers cedar-like warmth and remarkable soft-touch sensitivity. Inside, our V-Class bracing architecture dials up more volume, longer sustain and improved tunefulness all the way up the neck. Comfort-enhancing touches include a beveled mahogany armrest that provides a smooth surface for your strumming arm and a beveled cutaway that beautifully accommodates your fretting hand as you access the guitar's highest register. Chamfered body edges and a smooth Curve Wing bridge complete the seamless experience, making for an intimate feel that softens the boundary between player and guitar. Other details include Gotoh 510 tuning machines with an ultra-precise 18:1 gear ratio, Element fretboard inlays in shell and mother-of-pearl, and a gloss finish with a shaded edgeburst treatment."
Overview
- Honduran rosewood back and sides generate lush overtones
- Sinker redwood top offers exceptional warmth and dynamic range
- Beveled armrest and cutaway offer seamless, accommodating feel
- V-Class bracing improves volume, sustain and pitch accuracy
- Includes ES2 electronics and deluxe hardshell case
