Taylor 814ce Special Edition Charcoal

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Taylor 814ce Special Edition Charcoal

Taylor

814ce Special Edition Charcoal

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 622477
Brand: Taylor
Model: 814ce Special Edition Charcoal
Price: $5,828.90

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This 814ce Special Edition Charcoal is a serious instrument—the V-Class bracing really opens up the sound and makes it incredibly responsive. The Charcoal Burst finish is undeniably gorgeous, and the Expression System 2 pickup handles stage volume beautifully. It's ideal for the discerning player seeking a premium-voiced, versatile, and beautifully crafted guitar for both fingerstyle and strumming.

Product Description

  • Taylor 814ce Special Edition Charcoal
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Limited edition
  • Style: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
  • Back and sides: Solid rosewood
  • V-Class bracing
  • Top: Solid sitka spruce
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Armrest: Rosewood
  • Maple binding
  • Single Green abalone rosette
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm
  • Graphite nut
  • 20 frets
  • Pickup: Expression System 2
  • Black pickguard
  • Micarta bridge
  • Taylor smoked nickel machine heads
  • Colour: Charcoal Burst
  • Includes Taylor Deluxe hard case
  • Made in USA

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

PROS
  • • V-Class bracing delivers exceptional projection and sustain.
  • • Solid rosewood back/sides provide rich, complex overtones.
  • • Expression System 2 pickup offers natural amplified tone and clarity.
  • • Graphite nut and Micarta bridge enhance stability and intonation.
CONS
  • • The Charcoal Burst finish, while striking, may not appeal to all tastes.
  • • Grand Auditorium body can feel slightly large for players with smaller frames.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.

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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
Electronics Expression System 2
Weight 5.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The finish itself doesn't directly affect the tone, but the unique aesthetic might subtly influence how you perceive the instrument's character – it’s purely visual.
The mahogany neck has a comfortable Taylor performance profile, generally appealing to a wide range of hand sizes, but those preferring a thicker 'C' shape might find it slightly slimmer.
The ES2 is a significant upgrade, offering a more natural and dynamic amplified sound compared to earlier systems, with improved string-to-string clarity and reduced feedback potential.

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