Taylor 814ce-N

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Taylor 814ce-N

Taylor

814ce-N

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 493927
Brand: Taylor
Model: 814ce-N
Price: $3,958.90

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The 814ce-N is a beautifully crafted instrument offering a refined, balanced tone that excels in both acoustic and amplified settings. Its comfortable Grand Auditorium body and exceptional electronics make it ideal for serious classical or fingerstyle players who need versatility and a premium feel. The build quality is top-notch, truly a player’s guitar.

Product Description

  • Taylor 814ce-N
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Style: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
  • Top: solid sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: solid rosewood
  • Binding made of flamed maple
  • Abalone rosette with rosewood
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Ebony fingerboard and bridge
  • "Elements" Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • Nut: TUSQ
  • Frets: 20
  • Micarta saddle
  • Taylor ES-N pickup system with volume
  • treble and bass controls
  • Finish: 0.35 mm thin lacquer natural
  • high-gloss
  • Colour: Natural
  • Incl. case
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.

PROS
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
  • • Rosewood back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce's brightness.
  • • Taylor ES-N pickup system provides exceptional amplified sound with precise EQ controls.
  • • Flamed maple binding and abalone rosette elevate the guitar’s aesthetic appeal and craftsmanship.
CONS
  • • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for many aspiring players.
  • • Grand Auditorium body shape might feel slightly less resonant than a full-size classical for some.
  • • Thin lacquer finish, while beautiful, can be more susceptible to wear and tear over time.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Rosewood
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 20
Nut Width 48 mm
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ES-N is a significant step up, offering more nuanced EQ control for shaping your amplified tone, especially beneficial for classical and fingerstyle where subtle adjustments are crucial.
While narrower than a traditional classical, the 48mm nut offers a comfortable transition, particularly for those who also play steel-string guitars and prefer a slightly easier playing experience.
The thinner lacquer finish allows more of the wood’s natural resonance to project, but requires more careful handling to avoid finish wear. Over time, the tone will mature and subtly change as the wood opens up.

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