Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Honduran / Sinker Redwood Next Generation

Taylor are excited to introduce their 2026 Next-Generation Grand Auditorium models, featuring three notable Taylor innovations which reinforce Taylor’s leadership in playability, sonic range, and acoustic amplification: the Action Control Neck, scalloped V-Class bracing, and our all-new Claria System electronics.

Our latest version of the 814ce — a quintessential Taylor model — updates a modern classic, combining the musical versatility of a cutaway Grand Auditorium with the sonic fidelity and fullrange voice of Indian rosewood and incorporating our new next-gen features. Scalloped bracing, together with the Action Control Neck, accentuates rosewood’s natural lows, brings more fullness to the mids, and enhances the richness in the top end. New onboard Claria electronics promise a smooth plug-and-play experience in any live setting, plus the ability to further shape your amplified tone with precision and ease.

For 2026, three unique wood pairings and flavors of rosewood Builder’s Edition 814ce models are offered with our next-gen performance features. Beyond the neck, bracing and electronics updates, the models also share an array of comfort-enhancing features that define the Builder’s Edition design philosophy. These include a beveled armrest and cutaway, chamfered body edges, and our Curve Wing bridge, along with other sophisticated appointment details that elevate the aesthetic appeal.

A tonewood pairing traditionally reserved for our 900 and Presentation Series, Honduran rosewood and sinker redwood are a match made in acoustic guitar heaven. Honduran rosewood’s rich harmonic texture showcases musically pleasing sonic depth and piano-like topend sparkle. Redwood’s blend of responsiveness, warmth and projection beautifully complement the tonal flavors and yield lush, ear-pleasing sustain. This stunning Builder’s Edition is equally inspiring in looks, feel and sound.