{"product_id":"taylor-next-generation-builder-s-edition-814ce-acoustic-electric-guitar","title":"Taylor Next Generation Builder’s Edition 814ce Acoustic-Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor Next Generation Builder’s Edition 814ce Acoustic-Electric Guitar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaylor’s Flagship Grand Auditorium—Reimagined for the Next Generation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor Next Generation Builder’s Edition 814ce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the pinnacle of Taylor’s modern acoustic guitar design. Built with a premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Adirondack spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Indian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of Taylor’s revolutionary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext Generation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lineup, the Builder’s Edition 814ce introduces three major innovations: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction Control Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScalloped V-Class Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the all-new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaria™ acoustic pickup system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Together, these advancements deliver greater warmth, enhanced sustain, improved adjustability, and one of the most natural amplified acoustic sounds Taylor has ever produced. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💵 0% Financing Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake home Taylor’s flagship acoustic today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTobias Music offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0% financing on most Taylor guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it easier than ever to own one of the finest acoustic instruments available today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Why We Chose This Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply put, this is one of the finest production acoustic guitars Taylor has ever built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Our Expert Opinion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players seeking one guitar capable of doing virtually everything exceptionally well, it’s difficult to recommend anything more highly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Tone Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of Adirondack spruce and Indian rosewood produces a voice that is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful yet refined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich harmonic overtones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiano-like bass response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal-clear trebles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent note separation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding projection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong sustain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncredible dynamic range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom delicate fingerstyle arrangements to aggressive rhythm playing, the Builder’s Edition 814ce responds effortlessly to every nuance of your touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Next Generation Innovations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor’s newest engineering advances make the Builder’s Edition 814ce more capable than ever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction Control Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor’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. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScalloped V-Class Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor’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. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaria™ Electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Builder’s Edition Premium Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilder’s Edition guitars are designed with the player in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium appointments include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeveled armrest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeveled cutaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamfered body edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurve Wing ebony bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilent satin neck finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Gold Gotoh 510 tuning machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGloss body finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement fretboard inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeluxe Taylor hardshell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery feature enhances comfort without compromising tone or aesthetics. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Why You’ll Love This Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor’s flagship Next Generation Grand Auditorium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium solid Adirondack spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Indian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional comfort for long playing sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful, balanced, and articulate voice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding plugged-in performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndustry-leading neck adjustability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt in El Cajon, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes deluxe Taylor hardshell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Construction \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grand Auditorium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Adirondack Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Indian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBracing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scalloped V-Class Bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neo-Tropical Mahogany with Action Control Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Curve Wing Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25-1\/2”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1-3\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taylor Claria™ Pickup System\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTuners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gotoh 510 Antique Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Gloss Body \/ Satin Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInlays:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Element\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Tobias Music Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter more than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35 years as a Taylor dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we believe this is one of the finest production acoustics Taylor has ever introduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ The Tobias Music Taylor Advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you purchase your Taylor guitar from Tobias Music, you’re buying from one of the Midwest’s premier Taylor specialists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur advantage includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35 years as an authorized Taylor Guitar dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally inspected before it leaves our store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert setup by our Taylor Gold Level service technicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonalized advice from experienced acoustic guitar specialists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOngoing support long after your purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you invest in a premium Taylor, we believe your buying experience should be every bit as exceptional as the guitar itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47817403957425,"sku":null,"price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9151\/9921\/files\/taylor-next-generation-builders-edition-814ce-front-full.jpg?v=1785894292","url":"https:\/\/tobiasmusic.com\/products\/taylor-next-generation-builder-s-edition-814ce-acoustic-electric-guitar","provider":"Tobias Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}