Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Next Generation Indian RW/Adirondack Blacktop w/case

The Taylor Builder’s Edition 814ce Next Generation Blacktop represents the most evolved version of Taylor’s flagship Grand Auditorium platform, blending premium tonewoods with meaningful performance upgrades. Built with an Adirondack spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, it delivers a powerful, dynamic voice with strong low-end presence, clear trebles, and rich harmonic complexity. The updated scalloped V-Class bracing and Action Control Neck enhance both resonance and adjustability, while the Builder’s Edition comfort package ensures a smooth, effortless playing experience. Finished with a bold Blacktop aesthetic, this model balances traditional tone with a modern, refined feel.

Highlights

• Adirondack spruce top with Indian rosewood back and sides for power, clarity, and harmonic depth
• Scalloped V-Class bracing for increased sustain, warmth, and note separation
• Action Control Neck for precise, on-the-fly playability adjustments
• Builder’s Edition comfort features including beveled armrest, beveled cutaway, and chamfered edges
• Blacktop finish for a striking, modern visual paired with flagship-level tone

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
• Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing
• Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
• Armrest: Beveled Armrest
• Finish: Gloss (Blacktop)
• Back Configuration: 2-piece

Neck

• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Scale Length: 25 1/2"
• Fingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut Width: 1 3/4"
• Inlays: Element

Hardware

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony (Curve Wing Design)
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 (21:1 ratio)
• Nut: Black Tusq
• Saddle: Micarta

Electronics

• Pickup System: Claria Acoustic Pickup System
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Mid-Contour

Miscellaneous

• Strings: D’Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.053)
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case

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