{"product_id":"taylor-814ce-special-edition-blackheart-sassafras-tone-show-exclusive","title":"Taylor 814ce Special Edition – Blackheart Sassafras | Tone Show Exclusive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor 814ce Special Edition Blackheart Sassafras Next Generation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTobias Music - Chicago Area’s Finest Guitars \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProud partners with Taylor Guitars for over 35 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0% Financing Available. Contact us for details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor 814ce Special Edition Blackheart Sassafras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone Show Exclusive Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Blackheart Sassafras back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Sitka Spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Auditorium body shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor Scalloped V-Class bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigured Ebony fingerboard and bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenetian cutaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor Claria electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor Deluxe Hardshell Case included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone Show Exclusive model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Tonewood with Stunning Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standout feature of this Taylor 814ce Special Edition is its gorgeous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackheart Sassafras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLegendary Taylor Playability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the standard 814ce, this Special Edition features Taylor’s incredibly comfortable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Auditorium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e body shape, making it ideal for virtually any playing style—from fingerstyle and light strumming to aggressive flatpicking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor’s patented \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV-Class bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enhances sustain, volume, and harmonic consistency across the fretboard while improving intonation for studio-quality performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smooth satin neck and precise Taylor setup provide effortless playability right out of the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone Show Exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model is considered a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor Tone Show Exclusive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy the Taylor 814ce Special Edition?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Tone Show Exclusive availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoutique-grade Blackheart Sassafras tonewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature Taylor comfort and playability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium stage-ready electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent balance for fingerstyle and strumming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector-worthy visual appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cspan\u003eTaylor Claria Pickup System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorship settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinger-songwriters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerstyle guitarists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers can expect clear, balanced amplification with impressive warmth and detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScalloped V-Class Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing enhances the guitar’s resonance, sustain, volume, and harmonic accuracy. 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