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Taylor Gold Label 814e 'Torrefied Sitka / Honduran Rosewood' Acoustic Electric Guitar - Natural

Includes Hardshell Case
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Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

The Taylor Gold Label 814e is a breathtaking blend of vintage craftsmanship and modern innovation, designed for players seeking rich tonal depth and impeccable detail. Inspired by the golden era of 1930s and ’40s flattops, this limited-edition model features a torrefied Sitka spruce top paired with solid Honduran rosewood back and sides, delivering a warm, aged character with powerful projection. The Super Auditorium body shape offers a deeper, fuller voice than a standard Grand Auditorium, while retaining a sleek, comfortable feel that’s ideal for both fingerstyle and strumming.

Built with Taylor’s advanced fanned V-Class bracing and long-tenon neck joint, the 814e delivers exceptional sustain, dynamic range, and rock-solid intonation. A Curve Wing Honduran rosewood bridge and Crelicam ebony fingerboard provide superior responsiveness, while ivoroid binding and Continental inlays evoke classic visual elegance. The onboard LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system ensures natural, high-fidelity amplified tone, making this a standout performer both onstage and off. Whether you're a seasoned player or collector, the Gold Label 814e combines heritage-inspired tone with modern-day reliability.

  • Super Auditorium body delivers bold, balanced vintage-inspired tone

  • Torrefied Sitka spruce and Honduran rosewood offer warmth and clarity

  • Fanned V-Class bracing enhances sustain and projection

  • LR Baggs Element VTC electronics provide studio-quality amplified tone

  • Deluxe appointments including ivoroid binding and Continental inlays

  • 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: Natural

  • 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

  • Tuning Machines: Gotoh 510 Standard

  • Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC preamp

  • Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Light, .012-.053

  • Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case

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  • $49–$69 standard shipping on lower-value orders

  • Express shipping available for an additional fee

  • Regional and remote areas may incur higher freight costs

Accessories

  • Free standard shipping on orders over $99

  • Flat $8.99 shipping under $99

  • $15 express shipping available

Delivery Details

  • All orders ship with tracking

  • Instruments and large items require signature on delivery

  • If freight costs exceed expectations, we’ll contact you before shipping

Shipping rates, eligibility, and delivery options are confirmed at checkout based on your location.

Ways To Pay

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  • Zip – 3 months interest-free under $1,000, 6 months interest-free over $1,000

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Returns

  • If something’s not right, please contact us first and we’ll help you work through the best solution

  • Returns, exchanges, repairs, or credits are available for faulty or misdescribed items

  • Return requests should be made within 7 days of delivery

  • Freight charges aren’t refundable

  • Non-faulty returns may incur return shipping and a small restocking fee

  • Opened consumables (including strings and picks) can’t be returned

Returns are assessed case-by-case so we can ensure the fairest outcome for everyone.

  • We aim to show the exact guitar in stock whenever possible

  • For one-of-a-kind or preowned instruments, photos will always be of the actual guitar you’ll receive

  • Production models may vary slightly in timber grain, colour, finish, or hardware due to natural materials

  • If you’d like to see the exact guitar before buying, just ask — we’re happy to send photos of the instrument in stock

  • Where multiple guitars are available, you can choose the exact one you receive

Please note: natural cosmetic variations aren’t considered faults, but if you have any questions about appearance, we’re always happy to help before purchase.