Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Indian Rosewood / Adirondack Next Generation

The Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce Indian Rosewood / Adirondack marks the beginning of a new era for Taylor's flagship model. This version updates the brand's most iconic model with innovative Claria electronics and a revolutionary evolution of the V-Class bracing, designed for those seeking maximum performance both in the studio and on stage.

In addition to this already remarkable advancement, the construction quality and attention to detail typical of Builder's Edition models are present, with features designed to enhance the ergonomics, playability, and dynamic response of the instrument. Every element is optimized to provide a smooth and natural playing experience, whether in professional contexts or during extended sessions, confirming the Builder's Edition 814ce Indian Rosewood / Adirondack as a guitar designed without compromise, where comfort, precision, and tonal performance coexist in perfect balance.

Scalloped V-Class: The Best of Two Worlds
The beating heart of this Grand Auditorium is the new Scalloped V-Class bracing. This proprietary technology expands the response in the lower frequencies, providing a deep and rich character. It is the missing link that achieves perfection: it maintains the millimeter precision and sustain of the original V-Class, but with the warmth typical of the traditional X-bracing.

Premium Materials and Maximum Projection
The construction combines high-quality woods with excellent acoustic properties: a solid Adirondack spruce top paired with Indian rosewood back and sides. This configuration maximizes the dynamic response of the Scalloped V-Class bracing, ensuring powerful projection, great definition, and particularly rich harmonic content.

Claria Electronics and Action Control
Once connected, the new Claria electronics faithfully capture the harmonic complexity of the instrument with unbeatable plug-and-play simplicity. The Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls are discreetly mounted inside the soundhole for a clean look. Furthermore, thanks to the Action Control system, adjusting the neck angle and the action on the Crelicam ebony fingerboard is now a quick and precise operation via a simple bolt.

Claria System: The New Standard
After more than two years of intensive testing on the stages of the biggest world tours, the Taylor Claria System officially debuts to redefine the concept of electrified acoustic excellence. While the ES2 system was distinguished by an almost microphone-like response, the Claria focuses on warmth, precision, and disarming ease of use. Forget the limitations of common piezo pickups. Taylor's engineers designed the Claria system from the ground up to eliminate typical piezoelectric distortion and harsh, unnatural frequencies. Thanks to a single transducer located under the bridge saddle paired with a high-performance preamp, the Claria offers a clear, focused voice free of artifacts. The secret lies in the sophisticated gain staging: the preamp and its controls are optimized to prevent any clipping phenomena, ensuring a clean signal even during the most dynamic performances.