Flagship Taylor, Evolved—Power, Comfort, and Clarity

If you’ve ever played a great 814ce and thought, “I wish it had just a little more power and comfort,” this is that thought made real. The Builder’s Edition 814ce takes Taylor’s flagship Grand Auditorium and turns it into a lush, ultra-refined tone machine you can play all night without breaking a sweat.

Adirondack spruce on top of solid Indian rosewood gives you that addictive mix of low-end warmth, treble sparkle, and wide-open headroom. Add Taylor’s V-Class bracing and this thing just blooms—notes hang, chords swell, and the sustain feels almost piano-like.

Adirondack & Rosewood: Big, Lush, and Clear

The four-piece Adirondack spruce top is all about power and nuance. It stays clear when you dig in, but still responds to a light touch with glassy overtones and rich sustain. Paired with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, you get that classic, scooped, “hi-fi” acoustic sound—pillowy lows, clear mids, and shimmering highs that never get harsh.

Whether you’re fingerpicking intricate lines or strumming full-bodied chords, this combo keeps every note defined. It’s the kind of voice that fills a room acoustically and sits beautifully in a mix without a fight.

V-Class Bracing: Sustain, Power, and Intonation Dialed In

Inside, Taylor’s V-Class bracing is doing serious work. You can hear it in the way chords ring in tune higher up the neck and how single notes seem to “bloom” instead of just decaying. It gives the guitar remarkable projection and a focused, singing sustain.

Real talk—if you’ve struggled with acoustics that sound great open but go sour when you capo or play up the neck, this is the fix. The V-Class design keeps the top responsive while tightening up the intonation, so the guitar feels more musical everywhere on the fingerboard.

Builder’s Edition Comfort: Beveled, Tapered, Effortless

This is where the Builder’s Edition magic really shows. The beveled armrest melts under your forearm, the beveled cutaway gives your fretting hand easy upper-fret access, and the subtle body taper helps the Grand Auditorium shape sit naturally against your body.

Combine all that with the satin-finished neo-tropical mahogany neck, and you get a guitar that feels broken-in on day one. It’s the kind of comfort that makes you want to keep playing long after you should’ve gone to bed.

Stage-Ready with Expression System 2

The onboard Expression System 2 keeps the plugged-in side simple and reliable. It captures the guitar’s natural warmth and clarity without that quacky, plastic piezo thing we all hate. Just plug in, set your level, and you’re ready for the PA, your favorite acoustic amp, or a recording interface.

Because this guitar already has that lush, balanced acoustic voice, the ES2 has an easy job—what you hear unplugged is what you get in the house mix or headphones, with plenty of dynamic range and presence.

Kona Burst Beauty, Gotoh Stability, and Heirloom Vibe

Looks-wise, this Builder’s Edition 814ce is pure class. The full-body gloss shows off the grain, while the Kona burst on the back and sides gives the Indian rosewood a deep, rich glow. Rock maple binding frames everything cleanly, and the Element inlays tie the fretboard and peghead together in a subtle, high-end way.

Gotoh tuners keep tuning rock-solid and smooth, and the West African Crelicam ebony bridge and pins—with green abalone dots—add to the premium feel. Strung with D’Addario XS coated phosphor bronze lights (.012–.053), it feels slick, plays easily, and is ready for heavy rotation right out of the case.

The Quintessential “Do-It-All” Taylor

Taylor calls this the most quintessentially “Taylor” guitar they’ve ever built, and it’s hard to argue. It’s an all-purpose musical workhorse that can cover solo fingerstyle sets, worship gigs, studio dates, songwriter rounds—you name it—and still feel special every time you open the case.

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get—this specific guitar, serial 1210075015, weighing in around 5 lbs and already triple-checked in our Evansville shop. You should have no disappointments when you strum it for the first time.

Questions about this guitar, trades, or want more photos? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to Rob or Cory—real players, real conversation, no scripts.