Taylor Guitar - 814ce Builder's Edition LTD Macassar Ebony/Adirondak Spruce (2026 Next Generation)

We relish an opportunity to elevate an already-exceptional playing experience with a special tonewood pairing, and this limited-edition Grand Auditorium model brings another rich sonic profile to our Builder’s Edition family. Crafted with back and sides of solid Macassar ebony and a top of Adirondack spruce, this guitars delivers an alluring blend of power, dynamic range and harmonic texture. Similar to its African cousin, this Indonesian ebony variant is highly dense, yielding rich presence in the bass and lower midrange along with clear, vibrant trebles and an overtone response that opens up with time and play. Adirondack spruce acts as a kind of amplifier for Macassar’s power, generating remarkable volume for players who like to dig in with their strumming hand. Inside, our V-Class bracing adds even more projection and sustain. Comfort features include chamfered body edges, a Curve Wing bridge, and a beveled armrest and cutaway, while Gotoh 510 tuning machines in antique gold offer ultra-precise pitch control.

Specifications:

Back/Side Wood: Macassar Ebony
Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
Neck: Mahogany Action Control Neck
Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
Nut Width: 1-3/4”
Scale Length: 25-1/2”
Nut: TUSQ, Black
Bracing: Scalloped V-Class
Saddle: Micarta, White
Electronics: Claria System
Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze, Light
Guitar Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Brown