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The Taylor 814ce V-Class Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar combines groundbreaking design with premium appointments to deliver an unforgettable playing experience. As one of the most acclaimed guitars in the Taylor lineup, the 814ce exemplifies master craftsmanship, enveloping sound with unique texture and gorgeous aesthetics. The Taylor 814ce V-Class Grand Auditorium is a functional work of art, made to be played, admired and enjoyed by musicians who crave the design expertise and attention to detail found in an instrument as luxurious as this.

Taylor 814ce Tonewoods

Balanced, Versatile Sound From Premium Tonewoods

The 814ce features premium solid Sitka spruce on top with Indian rosewood back and sides. This pairing produces a balanced, versatile tone perfect for fingerstyle playing or flat-picked strumming. The Sitka spruce offers strength and crispness, while the rosewood provides complexity and sustain. Together, they create a voice that encompasses sparkling highs, deep lows and a slightly scooped midrange. As these woods age, their sound only gets better and better—this is an heirloom instrument built to be treasured for generations.

Taylor 814ce V-Class Bracing

Revolutionary V-Class Bracing

At the heart of the Taylor 814ce is their groundbreaking V-Class bracing. This innovative bracing pattern boosts volume, sustain and intonation for notes that ring out with remarkable clarity and richness. The entire fretboard is brought into finely intonated focus, improving the guitar's musicality, so you'll spend more time playing inspiring chords and melodies, and less time wrestling with pitch. Whether unplugged or amplified, guitarists will appreciate the 814ce's dynamic range, harmonic complexity and rock-solid tuning stability thanks to Taylor V-Class bracing.

Taylor 814ce Grand Auditorium Body

Easy-Playing Grand Auditorium Body

Taylor is renowned for its Grand Auditorium body shape that gives the 814ce a bold, well-balanced voice, and unparalleled ergonomics suited for a multitude of genres and playing styles. Its comfortable contours enhance playability, while the gently sloped Venetian cutaway offers easy access to upper frets, allowing acoustic guitarists to travel up the fretboard in unrestricted ways typically only found on electrics. The premium Taylor 814ce V-Class acoustic-electric even features a rosewood armrest on its body to help you find the most natural playing position, for an effortless experience every time you pick it up. 

Taylor 814ce Electronics

Natural Amplification With ES2 Electronics

Taylor Expression System 2 electronics accurately reproduce the 814ce's acoustic tone when plugged in, utilizing the expertly designed pickup and preamp to convey the guitar's dynamics and responsiveness through any amp or PA system. Volume, treble and bass controls allow you to shape your amplified tone, and blending the high- and low-end knobs can reveal unique midrange voicings. The ES2 electronics ensure your amplified sound remains as natural and organic as the 814ce's pure acoustic timbre.

With its blend of innovation and tradition, the Taylor 814ce V-Class Grand Auditorium is a premium acoustic-electric that delivers exceptional tone and playability. Guitarists will appreciate its musicality, comfort and versatility across styles and settings, as well as its masterly crafted build and undeniable beauty. If you're looking to sit down with one of these outstanding guitars, stop by your local Guitar Center to give the Taylor 814ce V-Class Grand Auditorium a proper test jam—you just might bring one home.

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Body
  • Body type: Grand Auditorium
  • Cutaway: Yes, Venetian
  • Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid Indian rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: Taylor V-Class Bracing with relief rout
  • Body finish: Gloss 3.5 top, back and sides
  • Orientation: Right-Handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Taylor standard profile
  • Nut width: 1-3/4" (44.5 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Genuine Smoky West African ebony
  • Neck wood: Tropical mahogany
  • Scale length: 25-1/2"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional Audio-Grade
  • Brand: Taylor
  • Configuration: Behind-the-saddle transducer with adjustable sensors
  • Preamp EQ: Volume, active bass and treble
  • Feedback filter: Onboard phase switch
  • Tuner: None
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Genuine West African ebony
  • Tuning machines: Taylor smoked nickel tuners with smoked nickel buttons
  • Bridge: Genuine West African ebony
  • Saddle and nut: Micarta "wave" saddle; black graphite nut
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: Radius armrest, V-Class bracing, MOP element inlay, bound soundhole, Indian rosewood pickguard
  • Case: Taylor deluxe hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: USA

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4.5

12 Reviews

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Everything is good except one big thing!!
By far the best acoustic guitar I have
By far the best acoustic guitar I have
By far the best acoustic guitar I have
By far the best acoustic guitar I have

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Best guitar I've owned

I play fingerstyle guitar and wanted to treat myself to Taylor's flagship 814ce. Wow, this guitar just sings, with a long sustain and bright sound. When it arrived, some of the tuners were a bit loose, so I tightened them and put new Elixir 12's on. It stays in tune great. As for playing, I found barre chords to be much easier to play, with no buzzing. The 814ce is just beautiful with the gloss on the back and sides. The nut is made of graphite, so no need to use messy graphite powder there.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

3

Disappointed

Was highly motivated to buy one, but after testing it with other high-end guitars at one of the Guitar Center in Houston Metro, I was disappointed。 The sound was lackluster when compared with Martin HD-28 and Gibson J45 both were cheaper but were noticeably having better sounds。 Martin's other more expensive models also sounded better。 Gibson SJ-200 was significantly better but about $1.8K more expensive I tested with Guitar Center staffs. I really like the Martin HD-28 but unfortunately, it doesn't have a built in pickup. The Gibson J-45 they have on-display was shockingly good, but I needed something with lower volume of base so that I don't cause feedback with Base or electric guitars on stage. I mostly play Gibson LP on stage at church. This will be replacing my main Acoustic.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming7
  2. Practicing7
  3. Recording7
  4. Small Venues5
  5. Rock Concerts3
Cons
  1. Battery life1
  2. None at all1
  3. No cons as far as I am concerned.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play10
  2. Good Feel10
  3. Good Audio9
  4. Stays In Tune9
  5. Consistent8

Reviewed by 12 customers

  • Everything is good except one big thing!!

    1

    submitted3 months ago

    byFrank

    fromCoeur d Alene Idaho

    You should have stock in Duracell as you will go through 9 volt batteries like water!! There isn't a on/off for the electronics. If it's plugged in it's draining the battery. On this basis I give it a one star review on that lack of foresight. Otherwise it is a great acoustic guitar.

  • Disappointed

    3

    submitted5 months ago

    byPhil

    fromHouston, Texas

    Was highly motivated to buy one, but after testing it with other high-end guitars at one of the Guitar Center in Houston Metro, I was disappointed。 The sound was lackluster when compared with Martin HD-28 and Gibson J45 both were cheaper but were noticeably having better sounds。 Martin's other more expensive models also sounded better。 Gibson SJ-200 was significantly better but about $1.8K more expensive I tested with Guitar Center staffs. I really like the Martin HD-28 but unfortunately, it doesn't have a built in pickup. The Gibson J-45 they have on-display was shockingly good, but I needed something with lower volume of base so that I don't cause feedback with Base or electric guitars on stage. I mostly play Gibson LP on stage at church. This will be replacing my main Acoustic.

  • Next level playability

    5

    submitted5 months ago

    byJP

    fromGoodlettsville, TN

    Booming sound and sustain for days. Love the cutaway on the top side of the soundboard. Grand auditorium size with dreadnaught sound (nearly). Makes other guitars sound like toys. When you spend up for this instrument, you get quality in spades.

  • Definitely

    5

    submitted10 months ago

    byMike

    fromClio michigan

    Easiest playing acoustic I've ever played. Can play for hours as it plays so smoothly. I recently bought a L series Yamaha trasaccoustic, and don't play it much as the Taylor is that much better.

  • Best guitar I've owned

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byAlan

    fromSeattle, WA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I play fingerstyle guitar and wanted to treat myself to Taylor's flagship 814ce. Wow, this guitar just sings, with a long sustain and bright sound. When it arrived, some of the tuners were a bit loose, so I tightened them and put new Elixir 12's on. It stays in tune great. As for playing, I found barre chords to be much easier to play, with no buzzing. The 814ce is just beautiful with the gloss on the back and sides. The nut is made of graphite, so no need to use messy graphite powder there.

  • I would definitely recommend this guitar to any serious musi

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byPaul

    fromNew Jersey

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Taylor US made guitars are exceptional quality and easy play instruments I use it as much as possible Practice, jamming…….etc

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDC

    fromLivingston, Texas 77351

    If I put $1,000 down on this guitar would the note be lower than 84 dollars a month interest free?

    If I put $1,000 down on this guitar would the note be lower than 84 dollars a month interest free?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m very sorry. Your question is not clear. We don't accept down payments.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byGene

    fromAugusta Ga

    Is the model signed by Bob Taylor

    Is the model signed by Bob Taylor

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I’m sorry, I don’t know. I don't have one to check. Taylor doesn't say it is.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDon

    from32117

    What year please?

    What year please?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    2022

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byNick

    fromFalls Church

    Does this price include a case?

    Does this price include a case?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes, it comes with a hardshell case.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byThe Singing Surveyor

    fromBrownwood, Texas

    Will the Taylor 814ce guitar handle Medium/light gauge strings. .0125 - .0555 ? Thank you

    Will the Taylor 814ce guitar handle Medium/light gauge strings. .0125 - .0555 ? Thank you

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMark

    fromMarblehead

    What year was the Taylor 814 ce -V built what strings are on it and what is its serial #. I tried this guitar last weekend and may purchase it tomorrow if everything looks good. Does the guitar need a setup or is it in perfect condition.

    What year was the Taylor 814 ce -V built what strings are on it and what is its serial #. I tried this guitar last weekend and may purchase it tomorrow if everything looks good. Does the guitar need a setup or is it in perfect condition.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    2021. Please give us a call to better help you out – 877-687-5403. We wouldn't know the s/n of the guitar you tried. The picture is a stock photo.