Taylor Next Generation Builder’s Edition 814ce Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Taylor Next Generation Builder’s Edition 814ce Acoustic-Electric Guitar 

Taylor’s Flagship Grand Auditorium—Reimagined for the Next Generation

The Taylor Next Generation Builder’s Edition 814ce represents the pinnacle of Taylor’s modern acoustic guitar design. Built with a premium solid Adirondack spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides, this flagship Grand Auditorium combines legendary tonewoods with Taylor’s most advanced engineering to create an instrument that is more responsive, more expressive, and more comfortable than ever before.

As part of Taylor’s revolutionary Next Generation lineup, the Builder’s Edition 814ce introduces three major innovations: the Action Control Neck, Scalloped V-Class Bracing, and the all-new Claria™ acoustic pickup system. Together, these advancements deliver greater warmth, enhanced sustain, improved adjustability, and one of the most natural amplified acoustic sounds Taylor has ever produced.  

Whether you’re performing on stage, recording in the studio, or simply enjoying an evening at home, the Builder’s Edition 814ce offers the inspiring tone, effortless playability, and premium craftsmanship that define Taylor’s flagship acoustic guitar.

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✅ Why We Chose This Guitar

The 814ce has long been considered the guitar that defines the Taylor sound. The Next Generation Builder’s Edition builds upon that legendary foundation with meaningful improvements that players will immediately appreciate.

The addition of an Adirondack spruce top gives this guitar greater dynamic range and headroom than the traditional Sitka version, while the new Action Control Neck, Scalloped V-Class Bracing, and Claria electronics elevate both its acoustic and amplified performance.

Simply put, this is one of the finest production acoustic guitars Taylor has ever built.

✅ Our Expert Opinion

After decades of representing Taylor Guitars, we’ve watched the 814ce evolve through numerous generations. This latest version is the most complete expression of everything Taylor has learned about acoustic guitar design.

The Grand Auditorium body remains one of the most versatile body shapes ever created. It responds beautifully to fingerstyle playing, flatpicking, vocal accompaniment, and light ensemble work. The Adirondack spruce top adds remarkable power without sacrificing the clarity and balance that have made the 814ce an industry benchmark.

For players seeking one guitar capable of doing virtually everything exceptionally well, it’s difficult to recommend anything more highly.

✅ Tone Profile

The combination of Adirondack spruce and Indian rosewood produces a voice that is:

• Powerful yet refined
• Rich harmonic overtones
• Piano-like bass response
• Crystal-clear trebles
• Excellent note separation
• Outstanding projection
• Long sustain
• Incredible dynamic range

From delicate fingerstyle arrangements to aggressive rhythm playing, the Builder’s Edition 814ce responds effortlessly to every nuance of your touch.

✅ Next Generation Innovations

Taylor’s newest engineering advances make the Builder’s Edition 814ce more capable than ever.

Action Control Neck

Taylor’s innovative Action Control Neck combines a long-tenon neck joint with a patented adjustment system that allows string height to be fine-tuned quickly and easily without requiring a traditional neck reset. The design also increases resonance through improved neck-to-body coupling.  

Scalloped V-Class Bracing

Taylor’s redesigned Scalloped V-Class Bracing preserves the outstanding sustain and intonation of the original V-Class while adding greater warmth, low-end presence, and responsiveness. The result is a fuller, more open voice with exceptional balance across the fretboard.  

Claria™ Electronics

The new Claria pickup system is Taylor’s most natural-sounding acoustic electronics package to date. Featuring a redesigned undersaddle pickup and soundhole-mounted Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls, Claria delivers a remarkably authentic amplified acoustic sound for both live performance and recording.  

✅ Builder’s Edition Premium Features

Builder’s Edition guitars are designed with the player in mind.

Premium appointments include:

• Beveled armrest
• Beveled cutaway
• Chamfered body edges
• Curve Wing ebony bridge
• Silent satin neck finish
• Antique Gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines
• Gloss body finish
• Element fretboard inlays
• Deluxe Taylor hardshell case

Every feature enhances comfort without compromising tone or aesthetics.  

✅ Why You’ll Love This Guitar

• Taylor’s flagship Next Generation Grand Auditorium
• Premium solid Adirondack spruce top
• Solid Indian rosewood back and sides
• Exceptional comfort for long playing sessions
• Powerful, balanced, and articulate voice
• Outstanding plugged-in performance
• Industry-leading neck adjustability
• Built in El Cajon, California
• Includes deluxe Taylor hardshell case

✅ Construction & Specifications

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing
• Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany with Action Control Neck
• Fingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge: Curve Wing Ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2”
• Nut Width: 1-3/4”
• Electronics: Taylor Claria™ Pickup System
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold
• Finish: Full Gloss Body / Satin Neck
• Inlays: Element
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case  

✅ Tobias Music Insight

The 814ce has long been one of the most influential acoustic guitars ever built, and the Next Generation Builder’s Edition raises the bar once again. While its premium appointments immediately catch the eye, it’s the subtle refinements in responsiveness, resonance, and playing comfort that truly set it apart.

The Adirondack spruce top offers impressive headroom and projection, while the Scalloped V-Class Bracing adds warmth and complexity without sacrificing Taylor’s signature clarity. Combined with the Action Control Neck and Claria electronics, this is an instrument designed not only to sound extraordinary today but to remain exceptionally playable for years to come.

After more than 35 years as a Taylor dealer, we believe this is one of the finest production acoustics Taylor has ever introduced.

✅ The Tobias Music Taylor Advantage

When you purchase your Taylor guitar from Tobias Music, you’re buying from one of the Midwest’s premier Taylor specialists.

Our advantage includes:

• Over 35 years as an authorized Taylor Guitar dealer
• Professionally inspected before it leaves our store
• Expert setup by our Taylor Gold Level service technicians
• Personalized advice from experienced acoustic guitar specialists
• Ongoing support long after your purchase

When you invest in a premium Taylor, we believe your buying experience should be every bit as exceptional as the guitar itself.