Taylor 814CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back & sides. Grand auditorium size.

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Taylor 814CE Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case) reviews

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"Taylor-made sound with beautiful rosewood back and sides."

Feature:
Top quality guitar case, guitar cable (1/4" plug for guitar and XLR for PA/amp), and Expression System DVD. This cable makes the guitar sound much better than a double 1/4" cable.

Quality:
Top quality rosewood back and sides. My sitka spruce top has several "bear claws", but Bob Taylor insists this does not affect the tonal quality of the guitar. I believe he is right. Some people like the looks, while others think it looks defective.

Desirability:
I traded my Santa Cruz Tony Rice guitar for this one. I had to have the E.S. and I love the rosewood. Taylor necks are the best. They are easy to play and just feel good.

Sound:
Has a nice, well-rounded, deep tone when it's not plugged in. The expression system does a nice job balancing all the strings, especially when it's plugged directly into a P.A. You can really tell the difference when it's plugged in next to a Fishman pickup. The people at Taylor did a real nice job on the E.S.

Support:
Taylor is very responsive. They call back the same day and have useful information.

Overall:
I'll supplement this guitar. My next purchase will be a grand concert, all koa Taylor (K22ce).

Submitted: 3/4/2005

Style of Music: Rock and folk guitar, all styles drums.

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"Love this thing"

Feature:
For the price could have more inlay etc., but that is not why I bought this one.

Quality:
Fit and finish tops. Love this thing.

Value:
Price is high, but I think you do get what you pay for.

Desirability:
Would but it again if it was stolen. Would by another if I had the cash in a different wood just for fun. The only bad thing is I don't want to hurt it because of the replacement cost so I need a beater around for more harmful environmnets

Sound:
Excellent sound quality - a Taylor so no surprises

Ease of Use:
I have not found a guitar that is more comfortable in my hands. In fact, it has spoiled me in that when I play others I wish I was playing this one.

Support:
I had a couple guestions about strings and they were very helpful. I don't know anyone who has had to get work done on theirs so I guess that speaks to why they can get back to you so fast when you call them.

Overall:
Can't think of a better guitar for me

Submitted: 2/1/2008

Style of Music: all styles

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Perennially one of the most popular models, the exquisite 814ce brings together the unmistakeable tone of rosewood, classic Taylor styling, and the versatility of a Grand Auditorium body, plus adds a cutaway and Expression System electronics to complete the perfect picking package.

Grand Size
The Grand Auditorium size combines the width and depth of a Dreadnought with a narrower waist. Its sleek design yields a strong treble zing across the tonal spectrum and sharpens the definition of individual notes. The Grand Auditorium is a strong fingerpicking guitar that also adapts well to medium strumming.

Express Yourself
Designed to faithfully reproduce your guitar's native tone, the Expression System utilizes patented dynamic sensors to capture top and string vibration like never before. Created in partnership with renowned audio pioneer, Mr. Rupert Neve, the Taylor ES is seamlessly integrated into the design of the guitar from the ground up. Onboard tone controls provide added flavor, or set flat for an uncolored, exceptionally clean amplified sound.

A Great Finish
The finish used to create this guitar's lustrous gloss top, back, and sides was developed at Taylor for maximum durability and resistance to cold-checking. This ultra violet-cured finish is also more environmentally friendly than traditional lacquer finishes.

Technical Info

Type/Shape: 6-String Grand Auditorium

Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood

Top: Sitka Spruce

Soundhole Rosette: Abalone

Neck: Tropical American Mahogany

Fretboard: Ebony

Fretboard Inlay: Pearl 800 Series

Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood

Binding: White Plastic

Bridge: Ebony

Nut & Saddle: Tusq

Tuning Machines: Gold-plated Taylor Tuners with Ebonoid Buttons

Strings: Elixir Light Gauge Strings with Nanoweb Coating

Scale Length: 25-1/2 in.

Truss Rod: Adjustable

Neck Width at Nut: 1-3/4 in.

Number of Frets: 20

Bracing: Scalloped, X-Brace

Finish: Gloss

Cutaway: Venetian

Electronics: Taylor Expression System

Body Width: 16 in.

Body Depth: 4-5/8 in.

Body Length: 20 in.

Overall Length: 41 in.

Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell
A fingerpicker's dream guitar! Cutaway Grand Auditorium shape with a solid Sitka spruce top. Indian rosewood back and sides for a perfect balance of warmth and individual note definition. The Expression System makes it sound great plugged-in, too. Abalone rosette; intricate pearl inlays on the bound fretboard. Includes case.

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