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Builder's Edition 814ce Grand Auditorium LTD 50th Anniversary Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case
50th Anniversary Collection
Celebrating five decades of guitar-making with special, limited-edition models crafted to showcase top-tier tonewoods, exquisite appointments, exacting craftsmanship and the innovative spirit that defines Taylor Guitar's legacy
Description
Two all-star tonewoods-Indian rosewood and sinker redwood-pair up to give players a colorful sonic palette to explore with the Grand Auditorium Builder's Edition 814ce LTD from Taylor's 2024 50th anniversary collection. Rosewood's rich lows and sparkling highs are legendary. Sinker redwood, taken from logs reclaimed from the rivers of Northern California, blends the warmth and touch sensitivity of cedar with remarkably bold projection and wide dynamic range. Together, the two woods deliver a level of tonal sophistication that's turbo-charged by Taylor's V-Class voicing architecture under the hood.
The guitar's sonic virtues are matched by a suite of ergonomic playing features that set the Builder's Edition experience apart. A beveled armrest, beveled cutaway, chamfered body edges and contoured Curve Wing bridge enhance the comfort of Taylor's classic, player-favorite Grand Auditorium model. Visual details include a single-ring rosette featuring green abalone inlays accented with rosewood/maple/black purfling; top purfling of alternating black/maple/rosewood layers; a rosewood-bound soundhole; and an Indian rosewood pickguard. The neck features Element fretboard and peghead inlays in gold-hued mother of-pearl; maple purfling around the fretboard and peghead; silver side dots; and Gotoh 510 antique gold tuners. The rosewood back and sides are shaded with a Kona edgeburst, with a subtle, contrasting maple purfling line around the back. A gloss finish wraps the body in a luxurious luster that highlights the beautifully sculpted contours.
Signature anniversary touches include ebony bridge pins with gold acrylic dots and a commemorative 50th anniversary label inside the guitar. The model includes onboard ES2 electronics and ships in a Taylor deluxe hardshell case.
Production will be limited to 1,974 guitars worldwide
Features
Grand Auditorium
Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.
Indian Rosewood
The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever.
Sinker Redwood
Tight grain structure and cross-grain stiffness produce a bold and brilliant response with warm overtones. Think cedar on steroids.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Beveled Cutaway
Our beveled cutaway design provides a more player-friendly feel for guitarists who utilize every inch of the fretboard. It features a compound design with a smoothened edge along the corner of the body between the end of the cutaway and the neck heel, providing a more comfortable feel for the fretting hand.
V-Class Bracing
Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.
Specifications
- Orientation Right Handed
- Bracing System V-Class Bracing
- Cutaway Beveled Cutaway
- Electronics Expression System® 2
- Case/Bag Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
814ce 50th Anniversary Builder's Edition