Description
Commemorating five decades of exquisite craftsmanship, the Taylor 50th Anniversary Builder’s Edition 814ce LTD reimagines the iconic 814ce with remarkable tonewoods and an array of exclusive features. This limited-edition masterpiece is built with an alluring sinker redwood top paired with Indian rosewood back and sides, creating a sonic experience rich in depth and tonal color. Rosewood’s signature warmth and resonance blend seamlessly with the redwood’s cedar-like warmth and dynamic projection, amplified by Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing for unmatched sustain, power, and clarity.
This Grand Auditorium model combines luxury and functionality with a beveled armrest, a comfortable beveled cutaway, chamfered edges, and a Curve Wing bridge, offering effortless playability for any style. Its aesthetic is elevated by gold-hued mother-of-pearl Element inlays, a green abalone rosette, and maple purfling that elegantly outlines the fretboard and peghead. Enhanced by premium Gotoh 510 tuners and ebony bridge pins adorned with gold acrylic dots, this guitar’s intricate details add to its distinctive character.
Taylor’s Expression System® 2 electronics ensure that the 814ce LTD’s stunning acoustic voice translates beautifully in amplified settings, capturing every nuance with clarity and richness. Topped with a Kona edgeburst and full-body gloss finish, and accompanied by a commemorative 50th anniversary label, this Grand Auditorium is a celebration of Taylor’s legacy, built to inspire musicians for generations.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium, Taylor’s signature all-purpose shape, suitable for fingerstyle and strumming.
- Top Wood: Sinker Redwood – bold projection with warm overtones.
- Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood – lush bass, sparkling highs, and rich overtones.
- Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany – smooth playability and stability.
- Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony – premium feel and tonal balance.
- Electronics: Taylor Expression System® 2 – captures the guitar’s full dynamic range.
- Bracing: V-Class Bracing – enhances volume, sustain, and intonation.
- Details: Gold-hued mother-of-pearl peghead logo, green abalone rosette, maple purfling, Gotoh 510 tuners, ebony bridge pins with gold dots.
- Finish: Kona edgeburst with a gloss body finish.
- Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Case.
This 50th Anniversary Builder’s Edition 814ce LTD represents Taylor’s innovative spirit and enduring legacy in the world of guitar craftsmanship. It’s a true collector’s piece designed for those who seek premium tonewoods, remarkable artistry, and top-tier performance.
