Taylor Gold Label 814e
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Taylor
Gold Label 814e
Product Info
Article Number:
608852
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Gold Label 814e
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,277.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 814e Gold Label is a serious instrument – a beautifully crafted Grand Auditorium with a mature, complex voice. The torrefied top and rosewood combo deliver a fantastic blend of warmth and clarity, and the L.R. Baggs pickup is top-notch for stage or studio. This is a great choice for the experienced player looking for a high-end, versatile acoustic.
Product Description
- Taylor Gold Label 814e
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Grand Auditorium
- Back and sides: Rosewood
- Top: Torrefied sitka spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Mother-of-pearl ‘Continental’ fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 381 mm (15")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- Nut: TUSQ
- 20 frets
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element VTC
- ‘Curve Wing’ rosewood bridge with Micarta web inlay
- Bone bridge pins
- Chrome Gotoh 510 Antique machine heads with ebony tuning pegs
- Finish: High-gloss body and matt neck
- Colour: Natural
- Made in USa
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend the warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Torrefied Sitka top delivers a warm, responsive, and aged tone immediately.
- • Rosewood back and sides provide rich overtones and a balanced sonic spectrum.
- • L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup offers exceptionally clean and natural amplified sound.
- • Ebony fingerboard and 15” radius provide effortless playability and comfortable feel.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can feel a bit sticky for some players’ preference.
- • Rosewood construction makes it less humidity-stable than some alternatives.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many casual players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
20
Electronics
L.R. Baggs Element VTC
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Torrefaction essentially mimics aging, resulting in a more open and responsive tone with reduced stiffness and improved projection right out of the box.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'Taylor Performance' shape; it’s not overly thick, but provides good grip, so it should be accommodating for most hand sizes.
The Element VTC is designed to be exceptionally versatile; it captures both delicate fingerstyle nuances and handles full strumming patterns with clarity and minimal feedback.
