Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce - Sinker Redwood

Pushing the boundaries of Taylor's modern acoustic design, the Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce Sinker Redwood pairs rare, treasure-grade tonewoods with Taylor's latest Next Generation innovations. The result is a Grand Auditorium that delivers an immediately warm, responsive voice with exceptional depth, balance, and long-term playability.

At the heart of the instrument is Scalloped V-Class bracing, an evolution of Taylor's groundbreaking V-Class architecture. This refined bracing opens up the low end, producing a deeper, richer, and more resonant response while preserving the pitch accuracy, sustain, and clarity that define the design. The tonal profile feels open and expressive, with enhanced warmth that complements the Builder's Edition's refined character.

The top is crafted from sinker redwood, sourced from old-growth redwood logs recovered from Northern California rivers where they rested for decades-often more than a century. Mineral-rich water and natural sediment impart unique visual character and an unmistakably aged appearance. Tonally, sinker redwood delivers a quick, sensitive response with warm overtones and articulate highs, offering a voice often described as cedar-like warmth with added power and headroom.

For the back and sides, Honduran rosewood provides deep, authoritative bass and lush harmonic complexity. Its exceptional density yields a smoother, more rounded tonal edge than traditional Indian rosewood, creating a refined balance of clarity, warmth, and overtone richness that pairs beautifully with the responsiveness of redwood.

When amplified, the guitar is equipped with Taylor's new Claria electronics system, designed for true plug-and-play performance. The refined under-saddle pickup captures the instrument's complex acoustic character with warmth and accuracy, while intuitive soundhole-mounted Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls allow fast, musical adjustments in any live or studio setting.

Playability is equally advanced. A Standard Carve mahogany neck and 15" radius smoky ebony fingerboard provide a smooth, familiar feel, while Taylor's innovative Action Control Neck allows precise neck-angle adjustments with a simple turn of a bolt. The long-tenon neck joint further enhances resonance and low-end depth, contributing to a fuller, more powerful voice across the fretboard.

True to the Builder's Edition name, this model is finished with comfort-focused refinements and premium details, including chamfered body edges, a beveled armrest, elegant Element inlays, and Antique Gold Gotoh tuning machines.

Warm, responsive, and visually striking, the Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce Sinker Redwood is a refined flagship built for players who value nuance, comfort, and expressive depth.

Features
- Next Generation Builder's Edition 814ce with Scalloped V-Class bracing and Claria electronics
- Sinker redwood top delivers a warm, dynamic, and naturally aged-in response
- Scalloped V-Class bracing enhances low-end depth and produces a richer, more open resonance
- Honduran rosewood back and sides provide lush overtones with a smooth, rounded tonal character
- Claria under-saddle electronics for natural, acoustic-accurate amplified tone
- Soundhole-mounted Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls
- Mahogany neck with Taylor's comfortable Standard Carve profile
- Action Control Neck enables easy neck-angle and action adjustment
- Long-tenon neck joint enhances sustain and low-end resonance
- 15" radius smoky ebony fingerboard with shell/MOP Element inlays
- Builder's Edition comfort upgrades, including chamfered edges, beveled armrest, and Antique Gold Gotoh tuners
- 1.75" nut width suits fingerstyle, strumming, and flatpicking styles

Taylor Guitars case included for secure transport and storage.