{"product_id":"✨2015✨-taylor-814ce-grand-auditorium-electro-acoustic-guitar-usa-natural-ohsc","title":"✨2015✨ Taylor 814ce Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic Guitar~ USA Natural + OHSC","description":"\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cb\u003e2015 Taylor 814ce Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic – Natural Gloss – USA – Original Case \u003c\/b\u003e✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful example of one of Taylor’s flagship Grand Auditorium models, this 2015 Taylor 814ce combines premium tonewoods, elegant detailing and superb playability in one of the company’s most versatile acoustic designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in the USA, the 814ce has long been a favourite among serious acoustic players because it manages to balance warmth, clarity and projection exceptionally well. The Grand Auditorium body is large enough to produce a rich, full acoustic voice, but remains comfortable and responsive enough for fingerstyle, flatpicking and strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular guitar is finished in Natural Gloss and features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid Indian rosewood back and sides. It is a stunning combination visually, but more importantly it delivers that classic rosewood acoustic character with a strong low end, clear treble response and plenty of detail through the midrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt £2,295, this is a superb opportunity to own a high-end American-made Taylor 800 Series guitar with its original hardshell case and paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is in excellent overall condition and has clearly been looked after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is one very small ding to the front edge of the top which we have photographed closely. Beyond this, we can see only the sort of very minor handling marks, light surface blemishes and minimal playwear you would reasonably expect on an instrument of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no significant knocks, cracks or areas of heavy wear that we can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gloss finish remains exceptionally attractive, particularly across the Indian rosewood back and sides, which show some beautiful figuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Taylor hardshell case is also in excellent condition and the guitar is supplied with the paperwork shown in our photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolid Sitka Spruce \u0026amp; Indian Rosewood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the 814ce is one of the most respected acoustic tonewood combinations available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid Sitka spruce top gives the guitar excellent dynamic range, articulation and headroom. It responds well to a light touch but can also be driven hard without becoming overly compressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid Indian rosewood back and sides add depth, harmonic complexity and a beautifully extended bass and treble response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they give the 814ce a rich, sophisticated acoustic voice that suits everything from intricate fingerstyle playing to open-chord accompaniment and full-bodied strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrand Auditorium Body\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor’s Grand Auditorium shape is arguably the company’s defining body design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits between a traditional dreadnought and smaller concert-style acoustic, offering excellent projection without feeling cumbersome. The narrower waist helps keep the guitar comfortable, while the lower bout provides enough air volume for a powerful and rounded acoustic response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Venetian cutaway also provides easy access to the upper frets without compromising the elegant shape of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Performance Bracing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis generation of 814ce uses Taylor’s Advanced Performance bracing, designed to give the guitar greater responsiveness, projection and tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt helps the spruce top move efficiently while retaining control across the frequency range, contributing to the model’s combination of clarity, sustain and impressive dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpression System 2 Electronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 814ce is fitted with Taylor’s Expression System 2, an innovative behind-the-saddle pickup design developed to capture a more natural representation of the guitar’s acoustic voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on a conventional under-saddle piezo arrangement, the ES2 uses three individually positioned pickup sensors behind the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar Taylor three-knob control system provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Treble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controls are unobtrusive and easy to adjust on stage, while the system itself gives a clear, natural amplified tone suitable for live performance, rehearsal or recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electronics on this guitar are working perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Fingerboard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tropical mahogany neck has the smooth, comfortable feel Taylor players expect, with a relatively slim oval-style profile that makes the guitar immediately approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe satin neck finish also makes movement up and down the fingerboard particularly easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ebony fingerboard and ebony bridge complete the premium specification, with Taylor’s decorative pearl fingerboard inlays giving the guitar an elegant but understated appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 3\/4” nut width provides a little more room between the strings than many standard acoustics, something fingerstyle players in particular often appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium 800 Series Detailing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 814ce sits firmly within Taylor’s premium range and the cosmetic detailing reflects that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Abalone soundhole rosette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Bound body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Bound ebony fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Decorative pearl fingerboard inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Ebony bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Natural gloss body finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nickel tuning machines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Venetian cutaway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Elegant rosewood pickguard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Gloss-finished Indian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is unmistakably a high-end Taylor without becoming overly ornate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Taylor 814ce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of Manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Taylor 800 Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody Shape: Grand Auditorium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutaway: Venetian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Natural Gloss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Solid Sitka Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack: Solid Indian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSides: Solid Indian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracing: Advanced Performance Bracing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck: Tropical Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridge: Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 25.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 1 3\/4”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrets: 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerboard Inlays: Decorative Pearl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosette: Abalone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics: Taylor Expression System 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls: Volume, Bass, Treble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuners: Nickel Taylor Tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrientation: Right Handed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrings: 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase: Original Taylor Hardshell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: Paperwork as photographed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is supplied with its original Taylor hardshell case and the paperwork shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is also in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Chordplay Guitars?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Independent UK guitar specialist based in Darwen, Lancashire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Over 200 new and used guitars in stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Open 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Free next working day UK delivery on orders over £470\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Part exchange and trade-ins always welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• £50 deposit secures any guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• International shipping available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• First guitar? 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