As the undisputed flagship of the Taylor lineup, the 814ce represents the absolute pinnacle of modern acoustic-electric design, and this 2018 model marks one of the most significant evolutionary leaps in the company’s history. In Very Good condition, there are a few small dents on the top and back. Built around Taylor's versatile and iconic Grand Auditorium body shape, this instrument pairs a premium solid Sitka Spruce top with rich, dark solid East Indian Rosewood back and sides. Adorned with elegant maple binding and a genuine rosewood pickguard, it is an upscale, high-performance tool built to meet the needs of the most demanding professional musicians.

When you first strike a chord on this 2018 model, the immediate payoff comes from Taylor's revolutionary V-Class bracing system, which completely overhauls how a rosewood body responds. By moving away from traditional X-bracing, the V-Class design allows the soundboard to vibrate in a way that increases both volume and sustain simultaneously. You get the deep, dark low-end presence and sparkling high-range fidelity that rosewood is legendary for, but with an unprecedented level of pitch stability. Complex chord voicings ring out with stunning, orchestral purity, ensuring that single-note lines retain their full acoustic weight all the way up the neck without any muddy frequency overlap.

Taylor built its entire reputation on effortless, electric-guitar-like playability, and this 814ce is a masterclass in ergonomic design. The satin-finished tropical mahogany neck features a slender, ultra-comfortable profile that feels fast and instantly familiar, while the West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard showcases beautiful mother-of-pearl Element markers. Plugged in on stage or routing into a studio desk, the guitar relies on Taylor’s proprietary Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics. Utilizing a breakthrough behind-the-saddle transducer design rather than a squashed under-saddle piezo, the ES2 system delivers a remarkably natural, highly dynamic amplified voice that captures the true acoustic soul of the instrument.

SPECS
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium w/ Venetian Cutaway
Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides Material: Solid East Indian Rosewood
Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
Neck Profile: Taylor Standard Profile
Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
Bracing: V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
Tuners: Taylor Nickel (18:1 Gear Ratio)
Finish: Gloss 4.5 Body / Satin Neck
Nut Material and Width: Black Tusq, 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
Binding: Pale Non-Figured Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 15"
Saddle: Micarta
Rosette: Abalone Single Ring edged with Rosewood

What is a Dread-Not Certified Used Instrument?

Up to 90% trade-in value toward a future instrument, a professional inspection by our repair team, and a stage-ready setup you can trust are all part of what makes a Dread-Not Certified Used instrument different from typical used gear. The Dread-Not Program was created to remove the uncertainty that often comes with buying pre-owned instruments and replace it with confidence. Each instrument in the program has been carefully evaluated to ensure it meets our standards for playability, tone, and reliability before it ever reaches your hands. The true spirit of the Dread-Not Program is about giving musicians the freedom to grow. When you purchase a Dread-Not Certified Used instrument from The Acoustic Shoppe, you are not just buying a great instrument today, you are stepping into a program designed to support your musical journey over time. With the ability to trade back into the program for up to 90% of your original purchase price, players can explore new instruments as their playing evolves while continuing to trust the quality and care that defines The Acoustic Shoppe experience. For more information on the Dread-Not Program click here!

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