The Next Chapter of a Legend: The Taylor 814ce
Meet the evolution of an icon. The Taylor 814ce has always been the Swiss Army knife for the discerning acoustic player, and this next-generation model pushes the boundaries even further. It’s a culmination of player-focused innovation, delivering a playing experience that’s as inspiring as it is effortless. The classic combination of Indian Rosewood and Sitka Spruce is here, but it’s been supercharged with new tech that unlocks a whole new level of tone and feel. From the first strum, you’ll hear the difference—a richer, more resonant voice that’s both powerful and articulate.
Revolutionary Bracing, Unmatched Tone
The engine driving this guitar’s voice is the new Scalloped V-Class Bracing with a Relief Rout. This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a fundamental enhancement to Taylor’s revolutionary architecture. The result is a sound with incredible power and sustain. Notes don’t just ring out; they bloom with lush, complex overtones. There’s a warmth in the low end, a glassy clarity in the highs, and a harmonic agreement between notes all across the neck that is simply stunning. Whether you’re a delicate fingerstylist or a powerful strummer, this bracing system responds to your touch with breathtaking dynamics.
Total Control, Effortless Playability
Here’s where it gets really exciting—the new Action Control Neck. This innovative long-tenon neck joint design not only adds warmth and depth to the guitar’s resonance but gives you an unprecedented level of control over your string height. It’s a game-changer for getting your setup *exactly* right. Paired with Taylor’s Standard Carve profile and a buttery West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard, the playability is second to none. Add in the smooth radius of the Indian Rosewood armrest, and you have a guitar that feels like an extension of your body, ready for hours of comfortable playing.
Stage-Ready, Studio-Perfect Electronics
Capturing that incredible acoustic tone live is the new Claria™ Pickup System. Developed with feedback from professional musicians and sound engineers, this system reimagines the piezo pickup to deliver a truly authentic and consistent amplified sound. The controls are discreetly mounted in the soundhole and feature a powerful mid-contour knob, allowing you to quickly scoop the mids and dial in a perfect plug-and-play tone in any environment. It’s your guitar’s natural voice, just louder.
