Taylor Guitars Take your pick: 814ce vs. 614ce vs. Builder’s Edition K14ce

From: Taylor Guitars - Friday Oct 15, 2021 05:00 pm

Take your pick: 814ce vs. 614ce vs. Builder’s Edition K14ce

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The Grand Auditorium body shape remains one of the most powerful innovations that Taylor has made to the world of acoustic guitars, and is beloved by players for its blend of versatile tone and playing comfort.

In the latest episode of our ongoing guitar showdown video series, we play and compare three Grand Auditorium models, showcasing the different tonewoods and musical personalities of each. Click the image above or the link below to watch Taylor factory pro Aaron Dablow and Daniel Fraire from our artist family as they dig into the details of each guitar, and let us know what you think in the YouTube comments!

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Keep reading for more information on these three Grand Auditorium guitars and the tonewoods that make them special.

814ce: Indian Rosewood + Sitka Spruce

The 814ce is Taylor’s flagship guitar for good reason. With its all-star tonewood pairing, V-Class® bracing and comfortable contours, it boasts the perfect balance of feel, cross-genre utility and inspiring sound.

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614ce: Big Leaf Maple + Torrefied Sitka Spruce

A transparent, highly player-reflective tone is the calling card of the 614ce, along with the attractive figuring of its maple back and sides. A specially roasted top adds an aged-in sweetness and depth.

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Builder’s Edition K14ce: Hawaiian Koa + Torrefied Sitka Spruce

Designed for the ultimate playing experience in both sound and feel, the Builder’s Edition K14ce offers a sophisticated tonal response along with sleek curves and a handful of comfort-focused design touches.

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The Grand Auditorium Body Shape

Often considered the quintessential Taylor Guitars body shape, the Grand Auditorium was created by Bob Taylor in 1994. With dimensions that put it between the smaller Grand Concert and the larger Dreadnought, the Grand Auditorium was crafted to appeal equally to heavy strummers, flatpickers and fingerstyle players. Its balance across the frequency range makes it an easy fit with other musicians either on stage or in the studio.

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GA Tonewoods

Indian Rosewood

A superstar tonewood in its own right, Indian rosewood is beloved by acoustic players and luthiers for its blend of warmth, clarity and sparkle.

Big Leaf Maple

Known as well for its beautiful visual character as for its musical qualities, maple highlights each player’s stylistic quirks with a warm, adaptable voice that’s ideal for recording applications.

Hawaiian Koa

Sought after for both its musical character and visual appeal, Hawaiian koa generates a strong midrange response with a sparkling top-end and a dash of warmth in the bass range.

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