The Taylor 814ce-N Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric nylon string guitar provides an exceptional playing experience for nylon-string guitarists. Taylor's revolutionary ES2 pickup system delivers a dynamic range of acoustic tone when plugged in, faithfully conveying the voice of your guitar. The heart of the ES2 is Taylor's patented behind-the-saddle pickup with three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Together with Taylor's custom-designed preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness whether on stage, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier or recording direct
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Taylor 800 Series 814ce-N Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Nylon String Guitar

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The Taylor 814ce-N Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric nylon string guitar provides an exceptional playing experience for nylon-string guitarists. Taylor's revolutionary ES2 pickup system delivers a dynamic range of acoustic tone when plugged in, faithfully conveying the voice of your guitar. The heart of the ES2 is Taylor's patented behind-the-saddle pickup with three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Together with Taylor's custom-designed preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness whether on stage, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier or recording direct.

ES2 Pickup System Offers Unprecedented Tonal Control

The ES2 pickup system provides an unparalleled level of tonal control for a nylon-string guitar. Volume, EQ and Body Blend knobs are intuitive and easy to access, allowing you to shape your tone to suit any musical situation. The EQ knob controls the amount of mid-range scoop, adding punch when turned clockwise or a neutral, present tone when turned counter-clockwise. The Body Blend knob controls the level of the body sensor signal, yielding either a dynamically rich, robust tone or a more cutting, crisp tone.

Fusion Neck Offers Familiar Feel for Steel-String Players

Taylor's Fusion Neck has a slim profile and 1 7/8" nut width, providing a comfortable feel for nylon-string and steel-string players alike. The Fusion Neck's 16" radius and low action allow for fast, easy playing across the fretboard. The narrow nut width and slight radius provide an easy transition for steel-string players interested in exploring the warm, expressive tone of nylon strings.

Premium Appointments and Portability

Premium appointments on the 814ce-N include a rosewood/spruce top, rosewood back and sides, rosewood binding, rosewood pickguard and abalone rosette. A recycled nylon gig bag provides a stylish and sustainable way to transport your guitar, with padded handles and compartments for accessories.

Features:

Body
Body type: Taylor Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Single cutaway
Top wood: Solid Sitka spruce
Back & sides: Solid Indian rosewood
Bracing pattern: 800 Series Advanced Performance Grand Auditorium Bracing with Relief Rout
Body finish: Gloss 3.5 Top, back and sides
Orientation: Right-Handed
Neck
Neck shape: Taylor Standard Profile
Nut width: 1.87 in. (47.6 mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine African Ebony
Neck wood: Tropical Mahogany
Scale length: 25.5"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: 2-Band
Feedback filter: Phase
Tuner: None
Other
Headstock overlay: Genuine African Ebony
Tuning machines: Nylon Nickel Tuners with Pearloid Buttons
Bridge: Genuine African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Tusq Nut
Number of strings: 6
Special features: See "Other Features" above
Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Accessories: None
Country of origin: United States


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Sales Tax
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Store Policies
If you’re not satisfied, neither are we. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase of a new item, simply return it in its original condition within 45 days of purchase (see exceptions below) and we’ll give you a full refund. It’s that simple. Returned items must be in original, brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials. Items must also include all original packaging, manuals, warrantees and accessories or your return may be subject to a return handling charge.

Your refund will be promptly processed upon successful evaluation of your returned item from our trained category professionals in 2-3 business days. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. If you received Free Shipping on your order, the value of the uncharged shipping cost will be deducted from your refund.

Limitations and Exceptions
Returns of the following products must be made within 10 days of shipment - Stringed instruments priced at $1999.00 or more. The following products cannot be returned – Clearance items, Apple products, items identified as non-returnable, discontinued items, electronic software downloads, demo gear, vintage instruments, strings, reeds, computers, tubes, earbuds, earplugs, recorders, tin whistles, flutophones, "world" wind instruments, harmonicas, raw-frame speakers, drumheads, drumsticks, turntable cartridges, fog fluid, clothing/footwear, body jewelry, sheet music, cleaners, polishes and polishing cloths, software/soundware, books, CDs, DVD's, vinyl records, and videos.The following fees apply to Band & Orchestra returns - All returned woodwind and brass instruments incur a $10.00 sanitization fee. Returned bows are assessed a $4.00 restocking fee. Returned mouthpieces over $300 incur an $8.00 sanitization fee; the fee for mouthpieces under $300 is $4.00.

Should you decide to return your shipment, please follow the return steps printed on the back of your invoice and pack your return carefully to prevent damage in shipment. All returns must:

1. Include a Return Authorization Number; (Please contact us via eBay messages for an RA number)

2. Be in the original packaging complete with all collateral materials such as cases, straps, cables, care kits, certificates of authenticity, warranty cards, manuals, and any other materials that originally shipped with the instrument;

3. Be in brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings, or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials.