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50th Anniversary Builder's Edition 814ce LTD (2024)
6-String | Sinker Redwood Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Beveled Cutaway
6-String | Sinker Redwood Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Neo-Tropical... More
Series:
800
UPC: #00887766127260
Note: Each guitar has unique visual traits due to differences in wood grain. Guitars ordered through this website or found in stores may feature minor visual variations from the ones pictured here.
$4,999USD
$4,999USD
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Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Estuche rígido deluxe incluido
Protective and durable Deluxe Hardshell Case included at no extra charge.
Estuche protector rígido deluxe y duradero incluido sin cargo adicional.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Garantía de por vida con registro
Factory Expert Service & Support
Servicio y Soporte Técnico de Fábrica
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
Expertos en servicio al cliente de fábrica capacitados para ayudarte a aprovechar al máximo tu guitarra.
Overview
- Indian rosewood body for rich lows and sparkling highs
- Sinker redwood top for warmth, power and touch sensitivity
- Includes ES2 electronics and a hardshell case
- V-Class bracing improves volume, sustain and harmony
Overview
50th Anniversary Builder's Edition 814ce LTD
Watch VideoThe 50th Anniversary Builder’s Edition 814ce LTD celebrates our flagship guitar with an ultra-refined version featuring Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a sinker redwood top. Rosewood's rich lows, sparkling highs and lush overtones complement the redwood's blend of cedar-like warmth and bold projection, all turbocharged by our V-Class bracing. Like its standard Builder's Edition sibling, this model boasts a beveled armrest, beveled cutaway, chamfered edges and a Curve Wing bridge for seamless playing comfort. Limited-edition appointments include a gold-hued mother-of-pearl peghead logo and matching Element inlays, maple purfling around the fretboard and peghead, a green abalone rosette, premium Gotoh 510 tuners, and ebony bridge pins with gold acrylic dots. Finished with a Kona edgeburst and a full-body gloss, this all-purpose Grand Auditorium sports a commemorative 50th anniversary label.
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.
Features
Grand Auditorium
Our flagship shape offers comfort and cross-genre utility, with a clear, balanced tone suited for both fingerstyle and strumming.
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
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Orientation Right Handed
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Bracing System V-Class Bracing
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Cutaway Beveled Cutaway
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Electronics Expression System® 2
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
16 questions
What's the radius on the fingerboard?
15"
Is there a burst top version?
There is one available with the shaded edge burst <a href="https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/50th-anniversary-builders-edition-814ce-ltd-shaded-edge-burst-top" target="_blank">https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/50th-anniversary-builders-edition-814ce-ltd-shaded-edge-burst-top</a>
Which guage strings are on it?
D'Addario XS lights (012"-053")
How many pieces on the back?
2 pieces.
Is there an option to finish the headstock in gloss?
Sorry, no.
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Where is this guitar made, mexico or US?
El Cajon, California, USA
Is this available with a short-scale neck?
Sorry, no. This one is only available with 25.5".
Can this 814 ce LTD Builders Edition be ordered with a 1 11/16" nut width ?
Sorry, no.
Is back and side solid wood?
Yes.
Will any of the 50th anniversary models feature a 12-Fret option?
As of now, all that is available is listed on our site. Any new models will be unveiled first in our Taylor insider emails. <a href="https://t.go.taylorguitars.com/webApp/tg_APP8?_ga=2.231107867.58662814.1637073753-252754655.1637073753" target="_blank">https://t.go.taylorguitars.com/webApp/tg_APP8?_ga=2.231107867.58662814.1637073753-252754655.1637073753</a>
Is there a non-cutaway option?
Sorry, no.
Is the builders edition neck different from other Taylor models?
This model has our standard Taylor neck carve.
What is the neck width at the nut?
1 3/4"
Does the beveled cutaway have plastic in it or is it solid wood?
All solid wood.
Is this a four piece top?
This guitar is constructed with a two piece top.
Left hand orientation available on this BE?
Sorry, no.
Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 from 14 ratings
Superb 50th Anniversary Guitar
Superb sound - rich in both highs and lows IMO. Upgraded from a Grand Concert 812 (which was very nice) mostly for easier chord formation for my hand size - but also for a fuller sound.
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Incredible Sound
The videos do not do this guitar's sound justice. It has a whole additional level of resonance and the overtones ring like a bell. It's got good bass, not a boomer, but mids and highs like you rarely hear, and its not even broken in yet. It may be expensive (ish), but it will become a daily player, not a case queen. I have a 1988 512 that has amazing sound now after 3.5 decades, this far surpasses it in sound.
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I'm in love again...
Having happily owned a Japanese-made Takamine Santa Fe for a few years I looked around for a major upgrade. I wanted something with sinker redwood backed by something appropriate- either walnut or redwood. This Taylor model offered this pairing for a pretty reasonable price all things considered. Playability? Amazing- comfortable, like I have owned it for years. Sound? Much richer than the Takamine- the low and mids are much fuller and growl in comparison- the spectrum of sound seems 200% wider than my Santa Fe- approaches the sound of a 12 string without sounding twee or jangly. Just amazing really. Now, do you need to spend $5k on a guitar like this? No- its a totally unnecessary luxury, like a two-seater sports car. But is it fun? Yes, absolutely. I'm in love again and I don't need no two-seater.
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Stunningly Good All Around
Bought at the Fret Shop, Huntsville, Alabama. Played finger style it responds well, producing a very pleasant delicateness and beauty without a trace of wimping out; the treble is among the most beautiful sound you'll ever hear. But then attacking or even slamming out some chords with a pick and it still drives composed. For an aggressive pick session where you're making sure all the people in the large room can hear you unplugged, I also have the Builder's Edition 814ce B.E. (see picture) with Adirondack top (vs. this guitar's sinker red wood), and it is no surprise with that top that the guitar is just slightly bigger with a little more bite and bigness in the low-end, but the 50th is up to the task too, and has an unmatched gorgeous mid/treble. Either is lovely sounding. The 50th Sinker Top model can have good volume without being brash and overwhelmed. The timber will wake up more over the years, but what's here already is sublime. The build quality is spectacular. The playability so good I've switched over completely to Taylor.
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THE PERFECT GUITAR
This is my 4th Taylor guitar. I have the 618e, 414ce, 814 BCE 25th Anniversary and today I bought the 50th Anniversary 814 ce LTD. WOW! I buy guitars based on sound and this one is the best of the bunch. The first time I played it I fell in love with it and had to have it. The highs and lows are perfectly balanced. It sounds good fingered picked or strummed. It's hard to explain in print, but the feel and the looks are an additional plus. It is also a piece of art. I put in my order for the 75th Anniversary!
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Just picked mine up today. I had played this guitar straight out of the box about six weeks ago and it seemed a bit tight, but went back and tried it again and totally fell in love with it. It's such a beautiful guitar and plays extremely well throughout the entire neck. And the sound when amplified is awesome.
I feel very luck to be a proud owner of this fine instrument and can't wait to gig with it.
I feel very luck to be a proud owner of this fine instrument and can't wait to gig with it.
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Simply unbelievable
I just bought this piece of history today, it is the best sounding Taylor I own. The depth of sound and power that comes out of this thing when you wail on it is beyond words. It is also the most beautiful piece of craftsmanship I have ever seen.
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5-6 month review
I wanted to wait until I’ve had the anniversary edition for about 6 months or so to write a review. I returned the Adirondack top builder’s edition to buy this. I absolutely love this guitar! Besides being a beautiful instrument with the gold accents and all of the comforts built into the builder’s edition, I love the warm lows and mids I hear from this sinker redwood top. In my opinion it is a much quieter guitar unplugged than advertised but I like that. Maybe it’s the way I fingerpick. I can always plug in for more volume or pull out the GS-Mini which is louder too. Did I mention I love this guitar?! In all honesty, I really cannot justify spending this much money on a guitar but it’s not just any guitar. I did it and I don’t regret it.
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My last guitar!
I was looking around for my ultimate guitar at one of my favorite music stores in Spartanburg, SC and saw this inside a glass case. I was impressed with tone of the top and the Indian Rosewood back and sides. I thought it was kind of expensive, but they offered me a deal on a trade. In addition to looking great, it played smoothly all the way down the neck, the color and gloss finish are amazing! I thought the strings sounded different, and then they told me there were not Elixirs. It seems to sound better every time I pick it up, so I will probably keep them. My 914ce is great, but this one is a beauty! No need to look anymore! (I have played and sing in church, solo and in groups)
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An Unbelievable Guitar!!
I just bought this guitar from Ryan Fowler's Guitar Experience in Baltimore and what a gorgeous guitar! The sinker redwood top is amazing and the beautiful Indian Rosewood back and sides is stunning. SO HAPPY!
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Don’t get much better than this
The One (out of 1,974 total!) I had never even seen a 814ce Builders Edition and this is only the second Taylor I have ever played. Talk about feeling unworthy! Yet every time I walk past it I hear “Let’s rotate some molecules homie” coming from the case … Thanks to any and all Taylor employees who had a hand in making this marvel.
Happy 50 Anniversary Taylor Guitars!
Happy 50 Anniversary Taylor Guitars!
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An Amazing Heirloom Instrument
A true masterpiece. Photos and video cannot possibly do this instrument justice. It’s absolutely stunning and plays just as beautifully. The attention to detail on this guitar is phenomenal. From every angle you can tell this guitar was built by a master. The sinker redwood top not only looks amazing, it sounds beautiful. Rich lows and crystal highs are very pleasing to the ear. With only 1974 of these beauties being produced, I feel extremely lucky to own one. Great job to all at Taylor.
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The very best Taylor has to over.
I just purchased this at a GC in Hollywood California. Given the price point, I was hesitant at first, believing there could be no meaningful difference between the 50th anniversary and other 814 BE models. However, I can attest there is a significant tonal difference between this and other 814 models. That hesitation proved to be unfounded. Instead, it offers an incredibly rich and established sound, as if already a seasoned and vintage instrument. It's esthetic beauty only serves to mirror it's immaculate sound. There is tremendous detail in quality craftmanship, that can only fully be appreciated up close and in person. There is also the added appeal of a limited run,
In which one knows they possess a unique and exquisite instrument. Highly recommend, for anyone in the market for
In which one knows they possess a unique and exquisite instrument. Highly recommend, for anyone in the market for
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A Glorious Legend - perfect for turning 50!
A beautiful guitar to look at and play! 50th anniversary of their flagship and it lives up to its billing. Only 1,974 of them so get yours soon, and they will increase in value as a legendary guitar from a legendary brand.
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