Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce Blacktop Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Indian Rosewood/Adirondack with Hardshell Case

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For guitarists seeking an acoustic instrument that combines extraordinary tonal depth, effortless playability, and the refined craftsmanship of a premium Taylor, the Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce Blacktop represents a bold evolution of the company's flagship Grand Auditorium design. The 814ce has long been celebrated for its versatility, balancing the warmth and harmonic complexity of Indian rosewood with the clarity and responsiveness that have made Taylor guitars favorites among performing and recording musicians. This next-generation Builder's Edition takes that heritage further by pairing solid Indian rosewood back and sides with a powerful Adirondack spruce top, creating an expansive voice with exceptional headroom, rich overtones, and impressive dynamic range. Its dramatic Blacktop finish contrasts beautifully with the Kona Edgeburst rosewood back and sides, while elegant appointments such as green abalone rosette detailing, mother-of-pearl Element inlays, and antique gold Gotoh tuners give the instrument a sophisticated visual identity.

The musical character of this 814ce is shaped by the remarkable relationship between Adirondack spruce and Indian rosewood, two tonewoods prized for their expressive capabilities. Adirondack spruce is known for its exceptional strength, projection, and ability to maintain clarity under an aggressive attack, making it particularly appealing to players who move between delicate fingerstyle passages and powerful flatpicked arrangements. Indian rosewood complements that response with deep, resonant bass, shimmering trebles, and a rich harmonic complexity that gives individual notes and chords a beautifully dimensional quality. Taylor's newly refined scalloped V-Class bracing with relief rout further enhances the instrument's natural voice, promoting greater volume, sustain, tonal depth, and harmonic consistency across the fingerboard. Whether accompanying a vocalist, recording intricate acoustic arrangements, or performing as a solo instrumentalist, the Builder's Edition 814ce delivers the balance and responsiveness needed to bring musical ideas to life. Its beveled neo-tropical mahogany armrest, beveled cutaway, and chamfered body edges provide an exceptionally comfortable playing experience, allowing musicians to focus on expression rather than physical limitations.

Beyond its remarkable acoustic voice, the Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce Blacktop is designed to transition seamlessly from intimate acoustic settings to professional stages and recording environments. Taylor's Claria Acoustic Pickup System provides a modern approach to amplified acoustic performance, with intuitive soundhole-mounted preamp controls that allow players to shape their sound while preserving the guitar's elegant appearance. The neo-tropical mahogany neck features Taylor's comfortable Standard Carve profile, while the West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing surface suited to both intricate melodic work and expressive chord voicings. Premium Gotoh 510 tuning machines in antique gold offer precise tuning adjustments, complementing the instrument's refined appointments and thoughtful construction. With its powerful Adirondack-and-rosewood voice, advanced V-Class architecture, player-focused ergonomic features, and modern electronics, this Builder's Edition 814ce Blacktop stands as a compelling expression of Taylor's continuing pursuit of acoustic innovation. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this blacktop beauty ships with a sturdy hardshell case.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Taylor Claria Acoustic Pickup System
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Cutaway: Beveled Venetian

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top Material: Solid Adirondack Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Blacktop
• Back & Sides Material: Solid Indian Rosewood
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss, Kona Edgeburst
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Binding Material: Chamfered Body Edges with Maple Binding, Black and Rosewood Edge Trim
• Rosette: Single-Ring Green Abalone with Bound Soundhole

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.838" at 1st Fret, 0.865" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Element
• Fingerboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 15”
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Standard Dovetail, 14th Fret
• Headstock: Taylor Standard Paddle with West African Crelicam Ebony Veneer
• Headstock Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Headplate Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Element
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Taylor Acoustic Belly Pin Bridge
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Nut Material: Black TUSQ
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold with Antique Gold Buttons
• Pickguard: Indian Rosewood

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Taylor Claria Acoustic Pickup System with Soundhole-Mounted Preamp Controls
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light, .012-.053
• Case/Gig Bag: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1208286016
• Manufacture Date: 2026