Taylor 814ce Special Edition – Blackheart Sassafras | Tone Show Exclusive

Taylor 814ce Special Edition Blackheart Sassafras Next Generation 

Shop the Taylor 814ce Special Edition featuring rare Blackheart Sassafras back and sides, Scalloped V-Class bracing, Action Control Neck, and Claria Pickup. A limited Tone Show Exclusive available only through select Taylor dealers.

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Taylor 814ce Special Edition Blackheart Sassafras

Tone Show Exclusive Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Experience one of the most unique interpretations of Taylor’s flagship Grand Auditorium design with the Taylor 814ce Special Edition Blackheart Sassafras. Built with the legendary performance and versatility of the standard 814ce, this exclusive model replaces Indian Rosewood with visually striking Blackheart Sassafras back and sides, delivering a distinctive voice and rare boutique appearance.

Available only through select dealers hosting an official Taylor Tone Show event, this limited-production model combines premium craftsmanship, rich tonal balance, and collector-level exclusivity.

✅ Key Features

• Rare Blackheart Sassafras back and sides
• Solid Sitka Spruce top
• Grand Auditorium body shape
• Taylor Scalloped V-Class bracing
• Figured Ebony fingerboard and bridge
• Venetian cutaway
• Taylor Claria electronics
• Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case included
• Tone Show Exclusive model
• Made in the USA

✅ A Rare Tonewood with Stunning Character

The standout feature of this Taylor 814ce Special Edition is its gorgeous Blackheart Sassafras back and sides. Known for dramatic dark figuring and unique grain patterns, Blackheart Sassafras offers a tonal character that blends warmth, clarity, and articulation with a slightly drier response than traditional rosewood.

The result is a guitar that retains the signature balance and projection players expect from an 814ce while adding a unique tonal personality and eye-catching visual appeal.

✅ Legendary Taylor Playability

Like the standard 814ce, this Special Edition features Taylor’s incredibly comfortable Grand Auditorium body shape, making it ideal for virtually any playing style—from fingerstyle and light strumming to aggressive flatpicking.

Taylor’s patented V-Class bracing enhances sustain, volume, and harmonic consistency across the fretboard while improving intonation for studio-quality performance.

The smooth satin neck and precise Taylor setup provide effortless playability right out of the case.

✅ Tone Show Exclusive

This model is considered a Taylor Tone Show Exclusive, meaning it is only offered through authorized dealers selected to host official Taylor Guitar Tone Show events. Limited availability makes this an exceptional opportunity for collectors, performers, and Taylor enthusiasts seeking something beyond the standard production lineup.

✅ Why Buy the Taylor 814ce Special Edition?

• Rare Tone Show Exclusive availability
• Boutique-grade Blackheart Sassafras tonewood
• Signature Taylor comfort and playability
• Premium stage-ready electronics
• Excellent balance for fingerstyle and strumming
• Collector-worthy visual appeal

✅ Taylor Claria Pickup System

The new Taylor Claria pickup system delivers a more natural and transparent amplified acoustic tone with enhanced dynamic range and articulation. Designed to faithfully reproduce the guitar’s organic voice, the Claria system captures every nuance of your playing style, making the 412ce ideal for:

• Live performance
• Studio recording
• Worship settings
• Singer-songwriters
• Fingerstyle guitarists

Players can expect clear, balanced amplification with impressive warmth and detail.

✅ Scalloped V-Class Bracing

Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing enhances the guitar’s resonance, sustain, volume, and harmonic accuracy. This advanced internal architecture improves overall tonal consistency while allowing notes to bloom with greater clarity and projection.

Benefits of scalloped V-Class bracing include:

• Increased sustain
• Improved intonation across the fretboard
• Greater tonal balance
• Enhanced volume and projection
• More responsive dynamic range

The result is a refined acoustic voice that performs beautifully both unplugged and amplified.

✅ Action Control Neck™ System

The innovative Taylor Action Control Neck™ allows for micro-adjustments to the neck angle without requiring a traditional neck reset. This cutting-edge design helps maintain ideal playability over the life of the guitar while giving players and technicians more precise control over setup and action.

Benefits include:

• Easier long-term maintenance
• Precise action adjustments
• Consistent playability
• Improved serviceability
• Enhanced overall performance