Description
Crafted for players who expect the extraordinary, the Taylor 814e Gold Label Super Auditorium is a bold step forward in acoustic design, redefining what a flagship Taylor can be. Meticulously built and sonically rich, this model is more than just a reimagining of the iconic 814e; it's an evolution, fine-tuned for those who crave depth, power, and sophistication in every note. Whether you're a stage performer chasing pristine amplified tone or a studio artist looking for harmonic complexity and responsiveness, this guitar rises to meet every challenge with grace and authority.
At the heart of this new voice is Taylor's *Super Auditorium* body shape-an expanded Grand Auditorium silhouette that brings out greater low-end warmth and projection, all while preserving the balance and comfort Taylor is known for. Honduran rosewood back and sides offer a luxurious tonal palette, known for its velvety richness, deep bass response, and a smooth high end. Paired with a torrefied Sitka spruce top, this guitar delivers a seasoned, "played-in" sound right out of the case, with lush overtones and blooming harmonics that fill any room.
Internally, the advanced V-Class bracing has been refined even further, offering longer sustain and laser-focused intonation from the lowest frets to the highest registers. A new long-tenon neck joint ensures better energy transfer between neck and body, enhancing resonance while allowing for precise adjustments when needed-an especially valuable asset for professional players.
The 814e Gold Label doesn't just sound and feel exceptional; it looks the part too. The Continental inlays and updated pickguard design add elegance without flash, complemented by grained ivoroid trim and a full-body gloss that highlights the rich, reddish-brown hues of Honduran rosewood. Antique chrome Gotoh 510 tuners with ebony buttons, bone bridge pins, and a Honduran rosewood bridge complete the high-end aesthetic while ensuring tuning reliability and tonal integrity.
With LR Baggs Element VTC electronics on board, the 814e is stage-ready with warm, natural amplified sound and intuitive controls. It ships in a deluxe hardshell case with a British Cocoa exterior-a fitting home for such a refined instrument.
The Taylor 814e Gold Label Super Auditorium represents the very best of what Taylor stands for; tradition meets innovation in a guitar that invites you to go deeper into your playing. At Cream City Music, we're thrilled to offer this exceptional instrument to players who demand tone, feel, and beauty in equal measure. It's more than a guitar; it's your next great musical chapter.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Super Auditorium
- Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce
- Back/Sides: Honduran Rosewood
- Back Configuration: 4-piece, Simons Wedge
- Bracing: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Route
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back/Side Finish: Gloss
- Color: Natural
- Body Binding: Rock Maple
- Armrest: .080" Grained Ivoroid, round-over edges
- Rosette: Custom single ring, bound sound hole
- Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Standard Carve
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- Nut Width: 1-3/4"
- Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Fretboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Continental
- Peghead Type: Paddle
- Peghead Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Bridge: Honduran Rosewood
- Saddle/Nut: White Micarta Saddle, White TUSQ Nut
- Bridge Pins: Bone
- Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
- Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome with Ebony EN01 Buttons
- Strap Pin: Black
- Pickguard: Ivoroid/Tortoise with engraving
- Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
Sku: 814EGL-NAT
