Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce Adirondack Spruce - Blacktop #45001 (NAMM 2026)

Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce Adirondack Spruce Top (2026), Ebony Fingerboard, Blacktop

*This instrument was on display at the 2026 Winter NAMM show. It has been hand-inspected with any significant playwear listed below in detail. The instrument includes its full factory warranty and original case. We'll complete a full professional setup before shipping.*

~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~

The Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce has been upgraded for 2026. The new upgrades include:

• Scalloped V-class Bracing
• Claria Under-Saddle Pickup
• Action Control Neck

This all-new pair of Grand Auditorium models bring all the refinement and comfort-centric design elements that set Taylor’s Builder’s Edition collection apart— chamfered body edges, hand-friendly cutaways and beveled armrests, all creating a seamless interaction between player and guitar.

The duo includes two variants: one with Honduran rosewood back and sides and an Adirondack spruce top and another with a sinker redwood soundboard. Honduran rosewood’s density and high damping factor make it a dream body wood, serving up complex harmonic texture and blooming overtones complemented by high-fidelity trebles and a rich low-end response. Adirondack spruce yields a remarkable dynamic range, allowing players to dig in with a strong attack without sacrificing clarity or articulation. The gorgeously striped sinker redwood featured in these models generate cedar-like warmth and a more rounded, mellow quality compared to spruce, with a high volume ceiling and exceptional soft-touch sensitivity.

The Claria Pickup System was developed with extensive input from touring artists and live sound engineers, the Claria reimagines the under-saddle piezo pickup to deliver consistent plug-and-play acoustic tone in any setting. Boasting a versatile character that translates beautifully when amplified.

Visually, both Builder’s Edition 814ce models sport an elegant, yet understated look. Along with the black top treatment, a subtle Kona edgeburst showcases the naturally striking variegation of the Honduran rosewood back and sides. Both models feature a full-body gloss finish. Other visual highlights include a smoky West African ebony fretboard, single-ring green abalone rosette with Indian rosewood trim, black/maple/rosewood top purfling, Element fretboard inlays in mother-of-pearl with a matching headstock logo, Indian rosewood pickguard, and antique gold Gotoh 510 tuners.

Scalloped V-Class bracing introduces a scalloped profile that unlocks a warmer low end and richer open-string resonance, while preserving the balance, pitch accuracy and projection that define V-Class.

The Action Control Neck refines the micro-adjustability of Taylor's standard neck design with a new shimless design that allows a player to make easy, quick micro-adjustments to dial in the string height for any situation. You don’t have to remove the neck or even the strings. 

Note: After close inspection, this instrument is free of any major wear, marks and/or blemishes. (See pics)

The guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive. It comes with Taylor's Factory Warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee! It will be professionally set up and ready to play before it leaves our store.

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