Taylor Gold Label 814e Koa Sunburst

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Taylor Gold Label 814e Koa Sunburst

Taylor

Gold Label 814e Koa Sunburst

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 608856
Brand: Taylor
Model: Gold Label 814e Koa Sunburst
Price: $5,654.00

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This Gold Label 814e is a real beauty—the Koa looks stunning, and the torrefied top really sings. It's built for players who want a refined, articulate acoustic tone with a reliable amplified option; it's a versatile instrument suited for fingerstyle, strumming, and recording, and the feel is superb.

Product Description

  • Taylor Gold Label 814e Koa Sunburst
  • Streel-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
  • matt neck
  • Colour: Sunburst
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA

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

PROS
  • • Koa back/sides deliver a rich, warm tone with shimmering overtones.
  • • Torrefied Sitka top provides enhanced projection and responsiveness.
  • • L.R. Baggs Element VTC offers a natural, amplified sound with excellent feedback rejection.
  • • Ebony fingerboard and 15” radius facilitate effortless playability and comfortable chording.
CONS
  • • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and feel less 'organic' to some.
  • • Koa construction makes it a premium-priced instrument, limiting accessibility.
  • • 25.5” scale leans towards a brighter, less 'woody' sound than some prefer.

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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 (approximately 4.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The sunburst finish doesn't drastically alter the tone, but the slight color variation can influence how the wood resonates; it's primarily an aesthetic choice.
Yes, it's a notable shift for Taylor, offering a more vintage-inspired feel with a gentler curve, making it easier on the fretting hand, especially for chord players.
The Element VTC is designed for excellent feedback rejection, even at moderate to high volumes; it’s a solid choice for stage use but a high-gain preamp might be needed for extremely loud settings.

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