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.
