{"product_id":"taylor-gold-label-814e-natural-with-hardshell-case","title":"Taylor Gold Label 814e - Natural with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eTaylor Gold Label 814e - Natural with Hardshell Case\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eThe Taylor Gold Label 814e – A Heritage-Inspired Powerhouse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"301\"\u003ePremium Acoustic Tonewoods for Complex, Blooming Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eThe Taylor Gold Label 814e introduces a powerful evolution in acoustic tone and design. With its newly developed Super Auditorium body shape, this model builds on Taylor’s iconic Grand Auditorium, expanding the lower bout for enhanced bass response while maintaining the versatility players have come to love. Paired with the natural tonal chemistry of Honduran rosewood back and sides and a torrefied Sitka spruce top, this guitar delivers the kind of sonic balance that players dream about: booming low end, sparkling high-end clarity, and rich, blooming overtones that develop as the notes ring out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eEnhanced Dynamics and Resonance with V-Class Innovation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eAt the core of the Gold Label 814e’s performance is Taylor’s updated V-Class bracing , now fanned and designed to draw even more dynamic range from the body while maximizing pitch accuracy. Combined with a newly engineered long-tenon neck joint, the resonance transfer is immediate and effective, enhancing both sustain and clarity across the entire fretboard. Whether you’re a flatpicker driving rhythm with energy or a fingerstyle player leaning into nuance, this guitar retains its tonal profile with definition and strength. The tone profile leans into what some affectionately call the \"car stereo\" EQ: plenty of bass and treble with a scoop in the midrange, allowing each note to sparkle while leaving room for vocals or ensemble instrumentation. Responsive to both a heavy strum and a delicate touch, the 814e provides the dimensional tone that adapts to any musical moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eThe Super Auditorium: A New Sonic Dimension\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eDesigned by Andy Powers in 2025, the Super Auditorium body shape reflects a heritage sensibility with modern refinement. Larger than a standard Grand Auditorium, the shape offers vintage warmth and acoustic presence, yet feels instantly familiar in the hands. It's nice and balanced both on a strap or on your lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eElegant Visual Details and High-End Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003eThe gloss-finished body is trimmed with grained ivoroid and rock maple binding, while a custom engraved ivoroid-tortoise pickguard sets it apart. The ebony fretboard and peghead veneer feature matching Mother-of-Pearl Continental inlays, and the antique chrome Gotoh 510 tuners with ebony buttons ensure both style and stability. Every touchpoint reflects the dedication to detail that defines Taylor’s finest offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003ePlug-In Ready and Stage Worthy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eEquipped with LR Baggs Element VTC electronics, this 814e is equally suited to studio sessions and stage performances. The system faithfully amplifies the guitar’s naturally complex voice, preserving both the depth and shimmer that define its unplugged character. It arrives in a deluxe Taylor hardshell case with British Cocoa exterior, a perfect match for this top-shelf tone machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"4404\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3270\"\u003eBody Shape: Super Auditorium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003eTop Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Side Wood: Honduran Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3399\"\u003eBracing System: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Route\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003eColor: Natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3440\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3440\"\u003eTop Finish: Gloss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3468\"\u003eBack\/Side Finish: Gloss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003eBody Binding: Rock Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3547\"\u003eRosette: Custom Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003eNeck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003eNeck Profile: Standard Carve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3741\"\u003eFretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3790\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3790\"\u003eFretboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Continental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003eFretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3844\" data-end=\"3866\"\u003ePeghead Type: Paddle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003ePeghead Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3961\"\u003ePeghead Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Continental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003ePeghead Finish: Gloss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4009\"\u003eNut Width: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4035\"\u003eScale Length: 25-1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4065\"\u003eBridge: Honduran Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4091\"\u003eSaddle: White Micarta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4111\"\u003eNut: White TUSQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4133\"\u003eBridge Pins: Bone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4189\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4189\"\u003eTuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome with Ebony Buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4190\" data-end=\"4258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4258\"\u003eStrings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - 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