Refined contours, classic tonewoods and a growing suite of player-focused enhancements have taken the Builder's Edition 814ce to new heights. With back and sides of Indian rosewood, this Grand Auditorium serves up a lush blend of warm lows, clear highs and rich harmonic detail, with overtones that bloom as notes resonate. An Adirondack spruce top paired with a scalloped variant of Taylor's V-Class bracing delivers unmatched power, volume and sustain. Further enhancing the experience are the Action Control Neck for quick, easy string height adjustments, new Claria electronics for plug-and-play utility in amplified scenarios, chamfered body edges, and a beveled armrest and cutaway. Other details include Element fretboard inlays, a Kona edgeburst for the back and sides, Gotoh 510 tuners, a full-body gloss finish, and a rosewood pickguard.

Long-Tenon Action Control Neck
Enhanced warmth. Effortless adjustability.

Debuting on the Gold Label Collection in 2025, our innovative new neck design now comes to the Grand Auditorium. The long-tenon neck joint improves the neck-to-body connection, adding warmth and depth to the guitar’s voice. At the same time, the Action Control feature makes adjusting string height quicker and more precise than ever — no need to remove strings or the neck. Players can dial in their preferred setup in seconds and adapt on the fly to changing styles or shifting climate conditions. It’s the ultimate fusion of tone, stability and setup convenience.

Scalloped V-Class Bracing
Fuller low end and more open-string richness

The latest evolution of Taylor’s V-Class bracing introduces a scalloped profile that unlocks a warmer low end and richer open-string resonance, while preserving the balance, pitch accuracy and projection that define V-Class. The guitars are now seasoned with a touch of low-end depth that adds more fullness to the voice. As chief designer Andy Powers puts it: “It’s as if you married the low-end response of traditional flattops with the strong midrange and top-end presence of V-Class.”

Claria System Acoustic Electronics
Easy, reliable amplified tone for any live setting

Developed with extensive input from touring artists and live sound engineers, Taylor’s new Claria System reimagines the under-saddle piezo pickup to deliver consistent plug-and-play acoustic tone in any setting. A proprietary preamp tames the harshness of traditional piezos and incorporates soundhole-mounted controls: Volume, Tone and a versatile Mid-Contour knob. The result is consistent, stage-ready tone that’s easy to shape for any setting — from solo café gigs to large-venue performances.

Key Features:

• Indian rosewood body yields warmth and rich overtones
• Adirondack spruce top for exceptional power and volume
• Beveled armrest and cutaway offer seamless feel
• Scalloped V-Class bracing enhances power and sustain
• Includes Claria electronics and deluxe hardshell case