Taylor Next Generation Builders Edition 814ce Grand Auditorium Cutaway Electro Acoustic Guitar

£4,299.00

Taylor have impressed us with this New Taylor Next Generation Builders Edition 814ce Grand Auditorium Cutaway Electro Acoustic Guitar in Guitars, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitars, additional Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. An Adirondack spruce top provides an upgrade over the Standard Sitka-topped 814ce, bolstering the headroom of this model and giving players ample dynamic range on top of rosewood’s rich tonal palette. Aesthetic details include rosewood top trim, maple fretboard and peghead…

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Taylor have impressed us with this New Taylor Next Generation Builders Edition 814ce Grand Auditorium Cutaway Electro Acoustic Guitar in Guitars, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitars, additional Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

An Adirondack spruce top provides an upgrade over the Standard Sitka-topped 814ce, bolstering the headroom of this model and giving players ample dynamic range on top of rosewood’s rich tonal palette. Aesthetic details include rosewood top trim, maple fretboard and peghead purfling, a green abalone rosette trimmed with rosewood and maple purfling, rosewood soundhole binding, mother-of-pearl Element inlays, a Kona edgeburst back and sides, gloss-finish body, rosewood pickguard and Gotoh 510 tuning machines in Antique Gold.

Key Features

  • Long-Tenon Action Control Neck -The long-tenon neck joint improves the neck-to-body connection, adding warmth and depth to the guitar’s voice. At the same time, the Action Control feature makes adjusting string height quicker and more precise than ever — no need to remove strings or the neck. Players can dial in their preferred setup in seconds and adapt on the fly to changing styles or shifting climate conditions. It’s the ultimate fusion of tone, stability and setup convenience.
  • Scalloped V-Class Bracing – The latest evolution of Taylor’s V-Class bracing introduces a scalloped profile that unlocks a warmer low end and richer open-string resonance, while preserving the balance, pitch accuracy and projection that define V-Class. The guitars are now seasoned with a touch of low-end depth that adds more fullness to the voice.
  • Claria System Acoustic Electronics – Developed with extensive input from touring artists and live sound engineers, Taylor’s new Claria System reimagines the under-saddle piezo pickup to deliver consistent plug-and-play acoustic tone in any setting. A proprietary preamp tames the harshness of traditional piezos and incorporates soundhole-mounted controls: Volume, Tone and a versatile Mid-Contour knob. The result is a consistent, stage-ready tone that’s easy to shape for any setting — from solo café gigs to large-venue performances.
  • Adirondack Spruce Solid Spruce Top — A desirable acoustic top wood that generates a broad dynamic range with great articulation; suitable for anything from aggressive strumming to soft finger-picking.
  • Indian Rosewood Back & Sides — Yields crisp highs that are balanced by a deep, woody low-end that emerges as the guitar is played in.
  • West African Crelicam Ebony Fingerboard — A dark and silky-smooth material that adds brightness and snap into the tonal equation.

Specifications

Highlights

  • Scale Length: 25-1/2″
  • Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
  • Bracing: Scalloped V-Class
  • Truss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Pickguard: Rosewood
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Tuners: Gotoh 510 tuning machines in Antique Gold
  • Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
  • Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
  • Body Length: 20″

Body

  • Binding/Edge Treatment: Rock Maple
  • Top Finish: Gloss 4.5
  • Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge
  • Rosette Size: Single Ring
  • Back/Side Finish: Gloss 4.5
  • Armrest Binding: Radius, Indian Rosewood
  • Rosette Material: Green Abalone
  • Armrest: Yes

Neck

  • Neck Width: 1-3/4″
  • Fretboard Inlay: Element
  • Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: Pale Non-Figured Maple
  • Heel Cap Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Type of Neck Joint: Long-Tenon Action Control Neck
  • Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
  • Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Neck Finish: Satin
  • Heel Length: 3-1/2″

Additional information

Weight 22.5 kg

Stuff About Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

Stuff About Electro-Acoustic Guitars

Electro-acoustic guitars combine the natural sound and feel of an acoustic guitar with built-in electronics for amplification. Fitted with pickups and preamp controls, they allow you to plug directly into an amp, PA system, or recording setup while retaining an acoustic character. They’re ideal for live performance, rehearsal, and home recording, offering volume control and tonal adjustment without relying solely on microphones. Electro-acoustic guitars suit players who want the warmth and responsiveness of an acoustic instrument with the flexibility to play amplified when needed.

Stuff About Guitars

Guitars cover a wide range of instruments designed to suit different styles, techniques, and sounds, from acoustic and classical models to solid body, semi-hollow, and hollow electric designs. Factors like body shape, scale length, neck profile, string type, and pickups all influence how a guitar feels and responds, making each type suited to different players and musical approaches. Whether used for rhythm, lead, songwriting, or experimentation, guitars are expressive, versatile instruments that form the heart of countless genres and playing styles.

The Important stuff

Auditorium — An auditorium guitar is a medium-sized acoustic guitar known for its balanced, clear sound and comfortable playing feel. It delivers controlled bass, detailed mids, and crisp highs, making it ideal for fingerstyle playing, light to moderate strumming, and situations where note clarity matters. With a slightly narrower waist than larger body styles, it sits comfortably when played seated and performs well both on stage and in the studio. Its even tonal response makes it a versatile choice for players who want an acoustic guitar that handles a wide range of playing styles with ease.. Cutaway — A cutaway is a design feature on an acoustic or electric guitar where part of the body is shaped away near the neck joint. This allows easier access to the higher frets, making lead playing and complex chord work more comfortable without significantly affecting the overall tone..

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