Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sapphire
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Taylor
814ce Special Edition Sapphire
Product Info
Article Number:
622480
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
814ce Special Edition Sapphire
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 814ce Sapphire is a gorgeous, high-end instrument. The V-Class bracing really opens up the sound, giving it a powerful presence and exceptional clarity. It's a fantastic choice for the serious player seeking a refined acoustic experience and excellent amplified tone – someone who appreciates craftsmanship and a unique aesthetic.
Product Description
- Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sapphire
- 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
- Rosewood pickguard
- Micarta bridge
- Taylor smoked nickel machine heads
- Color: Sapphire (top)
- natural (back and sides)
- 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 sustain and harmonic complexity.
- • Solid rosewood back/sides provide a rich, mature tonal foundation.
- • Expression System 2 pickup offers transparent amplified sound and feedback resistance.
- • Graphite nut and Micarta bridge enhance stability and intonation accuracy.
CONS
- • The Sapphire finish, while beautiful, may be prone to minor cosmetic imperfections.
- • Grand Auditorium body, while versatile, isn't ideal for deeply resonant bass tones.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
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 shouldn't drastically alter the tone, but the thicker finish might slightly dampen high-end frequencies compared to a gloss finish. The core sonic character remains consistent with the V-Class bracing and wood combination.
The rosewood armrest provides noticeable comfort during extended playing sessions. It can slightly shift the balance, but most players find it manageable and enhances overall ergonomics.
The ES2 offers a substantial improvement, delivering a more natural and responsive amplified tone with noticeably better feedback rejection, particularly at higher volumes, than earlier systems.
