Taylor Builder´s Ed. 814ce Adirondack
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Taylor
Builder´s Ed. 814ce Adirondack
Product Info
Article Number:
608879
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Builder´s Ed. 814ce Adirondack
Category:
Premium Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$6,047.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Builder's Edition 814ce is a seriously refined instrument. The Adirondack top paired with the V-Class bracing gives it incredible responsiveness and a beautifully balanced tone that shines both acoustically and amplified. It's a top-tier choice for the discerning player who appreciates quality craftsmanship and nuanced sound.
Product Description
- Taylor Builder´s Ed. 814ce Adirondack
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
- Body: Honduras rosewood
- V-Class bracing
- Top: Adirondack spruce
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: West African Crelicam ebony
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 44 mm
- Nut: Nubone
- Pickup: Taylor ES2
- Volume
- bass and treble control
- Colour: Kona Burst
- Includes Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Adirondack top delivers exceptional headroom and dynamic range.
- • V-Class bracing provides increased volume and improved sustain.
- • West African ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and rich tone.
- • Taylor ES2 pickup system provides natural amplified sound with precise control.
CONS
- • Kona Burst finish may not appeal to players seeking a more traditional look.
- • Grand Auditorium body, while versatile, might lack the bass projection of a dreadnought.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides
Honduras Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
West African Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22
Electronics
Taylor ES2 (Volume, Bass, Treble Controls)
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Adirondack generally offers more headroom and a more powerful, articulate tone, especially when played with a heavier hand or in a band setting.
The neck profile is Taylor’s standard, which is generally considered comfortable and versatile; it's not overly thick or thin, suitable for most hand sizes, though a trial is always best.
The ES2 is a top-tier system known for its natural amplified tone and exceptional control over EQ, providing a very convincing acoustic representation when plugged in.
