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Taylor 814ce Special Edition Blackheart Sassafras (090)

A stunning special edition 814ce featuring a Sitka Spruce top and exotic Blackheart Sassafras back and sides for a uniquely versatile and dynamic acoustic tone.

$4,499.00

Same price at every authorized dealer. The difference is what comes with it.

SKU: 725297
Serial: 1203096090
Weight: 4lbs 8oz/4.5lbs

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Quick Specs

  • Blackheart Sassafras / Sitka Spruce | Natural Gloss
  • Neo-tropical Mahogany Standard Carve | West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Taylor Claria
  • 25-1/2" Scale Length
  • V-Class Bracing | Venetian Cutaway

Player-Perfect™ Pro Setup Included

Our techs are all seasoned players, so they dial in every guitar like it’s going into their own rig—perfect intonation, action set exactly right, ready to rip from the first note.

Want it YOUR way? Tell us at checkout: string gauge, action height, whatever you need. We’ll nail it before shipping.

Product Description

A Stunning, Sonic Chameleon

The Taylor 814ce is already a legend in the acoustic world, a true workhorse known for its versatility and impeccable craftsmanship. But this isn’t just any 814ce. This is a special edition that turns heads with its jaw-dropping set of Blackheart Sassafras for the back and sides. It’s a guitar that sounds every bit as incredible as it looks, offering a unique tonal palette that’s both familiar and thrillingly new.

Exotic Woods, Rich Tone

The magic starts with the tonewoods. A solid Sitka Spruce top provides the classic Taylor sparkle and a dynamic range that handles aggressive strumming and delicate fingerpicking with ease. But the star of the show is the Blackheart Sassafras. This Tasmanian tonewood is a visual masterpiece, with dark, dramatic striping running through the golden grain. Sonically, it’s a fascinating hybrid, blending the warmth of mahogany, the focus of maple, and the rich overtones of rosewood. The result is a sound that’s balanced, responsive, and incredibly versatile, adapting to your unique playing style.

Engineered for Performance

Beneath the surface, Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing is at work. This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a complete reimagining of the acoustic engine. You’ll notice a significant increase in volume and sustain, along with purer intonation all the way up the neck. The Grand Auditorium body shape, a Taylor signature, is the perfect all-rounder, comfortable to hold yet powerful enough for any situation. Combined with a sleek Venetian cutaway and a fast-playing Neo-tropical Mahogany neck, this guitar is built for effortless playability.

Stage-Ready Claria Electronics

When it’s time to plug in, the Taylor Claria electronics system delivers your guitar’s natural acoustic voice with warmth and clarity. Developed with input from professional musicians, this system pairs an under-saddle pickup with a powerful new preamp, designed to be beautifully simple and effective. The soundhole-mounted controls for Volume, Tone, and a new Mid-Contour make it easy to dial in the perfect sound for any room, without any fuss. It’s a plug-and-play solution that lets you focus on the music.

Anatomy of a Tone Machine

Anatomy of a Tone Machine

Perfect for: Singer-Songwriter • Fingerstyle • Studio Recording • Live Performance

Tone

  • A complex and versatile voice that blends low-end warmth with top-end chime and strong projection.
  • The Sitka Spruce top ensures a crisp articulation and a huge dynamic range.
  • Blackheart Sassafras acts as a tonal chameleon, reflecting the player's attack and style.
  • V-Class bracing provides incredible sustain and harmonic bloom on every note.

Playing Feel

  • The Grand Auditorium shape is perfectly balanced, making it comfortable for both sitting and standing.
  • The Standard Carve neck profile and satin finish offer a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • Highly responsive to both a light touch and heavy strumming, thanks to the V-Class architecture.
  • A true player's guitar, designed for long sessions without fatigue.

Versatility

  • Excels at everything from delicate fingerstyle arrangements to powerful open-chord strumming.
  • The Claria electronics provide a fantastic, natural-sounding foundation for effects pedals.
  • An absolute dream in the studio, its balanced voice is easy to capture with a microphone.
  • Cuts through a mix without being harsh, sitting perfectly in both solo and band contexts.

Complete Technical Specs

Body Specs

TypeAcoustic-Electric
ShapeGrand Auditorium
Top WoodSitka Spruce
Back/Side WoodBlackheart Sassafras
BracingV-Class with Relief Rout
BindingIndian Rosewood
FinishGloss
ColorNatural
CutawayVenetian

Neck Specs

WoodNeo-tropical Mahogany
ProfileStandard Carve
FinishSatin

Fingerboard Specs

MaterialWest African Crelicam Ebony
InlaysMother-of-Pearl Element
BindingWest African Crelicam Ebony
NutBlack TUSQ, 1-3/4"

Electronics Specs

ElectronicsTaylor Claria
ControlsVolume, Tone, Mid-Contour (Soundhole-mounted)

Hardware Specs

BridgeWest African Crelicam Ebony
SaddleWhite Micarta
TunersTaylor Smoked Nickel
PickguardIndian Rosewood

Measurements

Scale Length25-1/2"
Nut Width1-3/4"
The Lowdown

The Lowdown

We get it. Buying a guitar you haven’t played is a big decision. You need to know it’s going to feel right, sound right, and inspire you the second you open the case. We put together the questions we’d be asking if we were in your shoes—the real-world stuff that specs alone can’t answer. If there’s anything else you’re wondering about, just give us a call.

It’s a fantastic wood, both visually and sonically. The dramatic ‘blackheart’ striping is caused by fungus, making every single guitar unique. Tonally, it’s a chameleon; it has the warmth of mahogany, the clarity of maple, and the overtone complexity of rosewood, all in one package. It really responds to your individual playing style.
Think of it as a new engine for the guitar. Instead of the traditional X-brace trade-off between volume and sustain, V-Class allows for both. It makes the top more flexible for longer sustain while also making it stiffer for more volume and projection. The other huge benefit is improved intonation; chords ring out truer and more musically all over the neck.
Of course. Every guitar gets our full Player-Perfect™ setup, but tell us your preferred string gauge and action at checkout, and we’ll dial it in exactly to your spec before it leaves the shop.
This guitar is covered by our 72-Hour Love-It Guarantee. If you’re not completely inspired by it, just let us know. We’ll make it right.
Orders ship same day in most cases and arrive within 1-4 business days with free, insured shipping. We’ll get it into your hands as quickly as we can.
Call us at (888) 794-8482. You’ll talk to a real musician who can answer anything you need to know.
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Every guitar we sell is dialed in by seasoned musicians. We obsess over the details—perfect intonation, immaculate fretwork, and ideal action—so your guitar is ready to rip right out of the case. No exceptions.

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Call us and you get a fellow musician, not a script. We'll help you compare neck profiles, talk tone, and find the right guitar for you—even if it's not this one. Our reputation is built on honest conversation.

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Family-owned since 1976, we stand behind everything we sell. That's why we have a 72-Hour Love-It Guarantee. If you're not inspired, send it back on our dime for a full refund. Your satisfaction is our legacy.

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