Taylor Gold Label 814e Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric Guitar - Sunburst

Experience the classic yet forward-thinking design of the Taylor Gold Label 814e — now available at Sadek Music. Taylor’s Gold Label Collection harkens back to an earlier age of acoustic guitar building, merging the classic sound and style of 1930s- and 1940s-era flat tops with Andy Powers’s innovative, boundary-pushing approach to six-string design. At the heart of this masterpiece is the Super Auditorium body — a unique shape that expands upon Taylor’s flagship Grand Auditorium, offering a larger profile and a deeper, more resonant tone.  From the fanned V-Class bracing to the long-tenon neck joint, this instrument incorporates numerous golden-era features to evoke the sound of the early steel-string acoustic guitars. A torrefied Sitka spruce top and Honduran rosewood back and sides enhance the 814e’s vintage character, delivering muscular lows, full-bodied highs, and the dynamic sensitivity of a well-played-in instrument.

The 814e’s Standard Carve mahogany neck, 15-inch-radius ebony fingerboard, and LR Baggs Element VTC electronics ensure the effortless playability and stage-ready sound that has made Taylor the benchmark for modern acoustic-electric guitars. Adding a touch of golden-era charm, the guitar features a revamped headstock shape, a sleek script logo, and elegant “Continental” inlays.

Introducing the vintage-inspired Gold Label Collection

For much of Taylor’s half-century history, the brand has served as a beacon of 6-string progress. From their innovative advancements in bracing to their time-tested bolt-on neck joint, Bob Taylor, Andy Powers, and the rest of the Taylor crew lay claim to many of the most lauded acoustic enhancements since the prewar era of acoustic guitar building. However, what if Taylor were to turn back the clock to the 1930s and 1940s, incorporating the most cherished elements of those trailblazing instruments with their own boundary-pushing approach to guitar building? That’s the philosophy behind Taylor’s Gold Label Collection, with each instrument sporting three key sonic ingredients to separate these prestigious instruments from your typical Taylor: a long-tenon neck joint, fanned V-Class bracing, and the introduction of the Super Auditorium body shape.

Still, these three qualities are only the beginning of the Gold Label Collection’s golden-era appointments — these instruments boast a distinct aesthetic personality to mirror their singular sonics, consisting of a fresh new headstock shape, a reimagined Taylor logo, a Honduran mahogany Curve Wing bridge, a captivating “Continental” inlay motif, and (of course) a golden label laid into the soundhole. The result is a stunning series of instruments that proudly borrows both sonically and visually from the age of prewar flat tops, mandolins, banjos, and archtops, then elevates it with over 50 years of Taylor’s uncompromising and cutting-edge approach to acoustic craftsmanship.

World-class tonewoods abound

Capturing the complex voice of a vintage golden-era acoustic guitar is no simple task. Even with the finest tonewoods, brand-new instruments often require years of play to match the level of responsiveness found in a 6-string that's been strummed for decades. To accelerate the process, the Taylor Gold Label 814e, available at Sadek Music, features a torrefied Sitka spruce top — a form of roasting that transforms the wood’s structure, imbuing it with the warmth and character of a much-loved instrument.

The benefits of this process extend far beyond vintage enthusiasts. Taylor fans of all backgrounds have come to appreciate the torrefied tops for their smoother, "aged-in" sound and enhanced warmth. Paired with a stunning set of Honduran rosewood back and sides, the Gold Label 814e delivers remarkable low-end depth, rich harmonic overtones, and a resonance that recalls the most legendary guitars of the 1930s and 1940s.

A larger, more powerful twist on Taylor's Grand Auditorium

To achieve a louder, richer, and more projecting tone in a form factor that’s undeniably Taylor, the Gold Label Collection reimagines the company’s flagship Grand Auditorium body shape with an expanded profile. This “Super Auditorium” shape remains visually faithful to Bob Taylor’s original Grand Auditorium design — so much so that the Super Auditorium shares the same “4” designation as its Grand Auditorium predecessor. So, what sets the Super Auditorium apart? The Taylor Gold Label 814e boasts a body that's just slightly larger than a standard Grand Auditorium, with the lower bout expanding to offer a greater width. Combined with Taylor’s fanned V-Class bracing, this design results in a highly dynamic response. When picked aggressively, the guitar naturally compresses, delivering a controlled, powerful sound. Conversely, when played delicately or fingerstyle, it retains a soft, intimate tone that’s perfect for nuanced playing. The increased surface area of the body enhances the instrument’s entire tonal range, imbuing it with a muscular, authoritative edge that adds depth and presence to every note.

Explore the tonal richness of the Taylor Gold Label 814e — now available at Sadek Music.

Taylor Gold Label 814e Features:

• A captivating collection of showcase-level instruments, inspired by the sights and sounds of the golden-era flat-top guitars of the 1930s and 1940s
• Super Auditorium body shape modifies Taylor’s flagship Grand Auditorium profile with a larger figure and a deeper, more vintage-inspired voice
• Torrefied Sitka spruce top delivers an ultra-responsive, broken-in sound from the moment it leaves the case
• Honduran rosewood back and sides dish out chest-thumping low end and full-bodied highs
• Fanned V-Class bracing (installed with traditional hot hide glue) complements this guitar’s golden-era character with superior volume and enhanced sustain
• Long-tenon wood joint combines Taylor’s cutting-edge bolt-on system with historic craftsmanship, resulting in greater wood-to-wood coupling and bolstered low-end resonance
• Mahogany neck with Taylor’s fan-favorite Standard Carve maintains the modern playability that guitarists have come to expect from Taylor
• 15-in.-radius ebony fingerboard, complete with Continental shell/MOP inlays
• LR Baggs Element VTC electronics system faithfully captures this guitar’s unplugged voice when it’s time to plug in
• High-performing Gotoh 510 antique chrome tuning machines keep your sound pitch perfect
• Faux tortoiseshell pickguard with an eye-catching Continental inlay
• Revamped headstock shape, crowned with a retro-inspired Taylor script logo

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Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:814e Gold Label Grand Auditorium
• Back & Sides Wood:Solid Honduran Rosewood
• Top Wood:Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish:Gloss
• Color:Sunburst
• Body Bracing:Fanned V-class
• Binding:Ivoroid
• Neck Wood:Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Finish:Satin
• Neck Shape:Standard Carve
• Radius:15"
• Fingerboard Material:Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay:Continental
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:25.5"
• Nut Width:1.75"
• Nut Material:White Tusq
• Saddle Material:White Micarta
• Bridge Material:Curve Wing Honduran Rosewood

• Guitar Brands
  Taylor Guitar Series	800
  Guitars
  Guitar Types	Acoustic / Electric Guitars
  Left / Right Handed	Right Handed
  Top Wood	Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce
  Back & Sides Wood	Solid Honduran Rosewood
  Body Shape	Grand Auditorium
  Neck Wood	Neo-Tropical Mahogany
  Number of Strings	6
  String Type	Steel
  Body Bracing	Fanned V-class
  Electronics	LR Baggs Element VTC preamp
  Strings	D'Addario XS Coated Light, .012-.053
  Cases / Gig bag	Taylor Hardshell Case