Taylor Gold Label 814e Koa
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Taylor
Gold Label 814e Koa
Product Info
Article Number:
608855
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Gold Label 814e Koa
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,277.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 814e Koa Gold Label is a serious instrument—the Koa's voice is rich and nuanced, and that torrefied top just sings. It's a fantastic choice for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and anyone wanting a beautifully crafted, premium-voiced guitar that sounds amazing amplified. Expect a refined, mature tone and a comfortable feel.
Product Description
- Taylor Gold Label 814e Koa
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Grand Auditorium
- Back and sides: Koa
- 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 saddle
- Bone bridge pins
- Chrome Gotoh 510 Antique machine heads with ebony tuning pegs
- Finish: High-gloss body and matt neck
- Colour: Natural
- Includes case
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years
PROS
- • Exquisite Koa provides a warm, complex, and responsive tone.
- • Torrefied Sitka top adds clarity and a seasoned feel.
- • L.R. Baggs Element VTC delivers a natural, amplified sound.
- • Exceptional build quality with meticulous attention to detail.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can feel a little sticky for some players.
- • Koa's tonal character may not suit all genres equally well.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Koa
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
20
Electronics
L.R. Baggs Element VTC
Weight
1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Koa offers more overtones and a brighter, more projective sound than Mahogany, which is generally warmer and more focused. It's a matter of personal preference, but the Koa will have a more 'open' quality.
The finish is quite durable but will show fingerprints more readily than a satin finish. Over time, the gloss will mellow slightly, allowing the Koa's natural beauty to shine through more.
The Element VTC is known for its natural and balanced amplified tone, avoiding the overly processed sound of some other systems. It's a very sensitive pickup, making it ideal for capturing the nuances of the Koa's sound.
