Taylor Gold Label 814e: A Tribute to Vintage Flat-Top Guitars

At Irvine Art & Music, we are excited to introduce the Taylor Gold Label 814e, a premium acoustic-electric guitar inspired by the legendary flat tops of the 1930s and 1940s. This exclusive Gold Label Collection blends classic craftsmanship with Taylor’s signature innovation, offering a rich, vintage-inspired tone with modern playability.

A New Take on Classic Craftsmanship

The Gold Label 814e starts with Taylor’s Super Auditorium body shape—an enhancement of the iconic Grand Auditorium, designed for deeper resonance, enhanced projection, and a full-bodied sound. This guitar is built with Honduran rosewood back and sides paired with a torrefied Sitka spruce top, giving it a warm, aged-in character straight out of the case.

Taylor’s fanned V-Class bracing, installed with traditional hot hide glue, provides superior volume, sustain, and a dynamic response that captures every nuance of your playing. Meanwhile, the long-tenon wood joint enhances wood-to-wood coupling, reinforcing low-end resonance for a beautifully rich and balanced tone.

Vintage Style, Modern Innovation

Taylor has reimagined vintage aesthetics with golden-era-inspired details, including a revamped headstock shape, a retro script logo, and elegant Continental inlays. The mahogany neck with a 15-inch-radius ebony fingerboard ensures smooth, effortless playability, making it a dream for fingerstyle players and strummers alike.

When it’s time to take the stage, the LR Baggs Element VTC electronics system delivers a natural, high-fidelity amplified tone, making this guitar a reliable choice for both studio recordings and live performances.

Key Features of the Taylor Gold Label 814e

• Super Auditorium Body – A larger, more powerful version of Taylor’s Grand Auditorium for enhanced projection.
• Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top – Delivers a broken-in, vintage tone with warmth and responsiveness.
• Honduran Rosewood Back & Sides – Produces rich bass, clear highs, and a wide tonal range.
• Fanned V-Class Bracing – Increases volume, sustain, and dynamic response.
• Long-Tenon Neck Joint – Improves resonance and stability.
• Mahogany Neck with Standard Carve – Provides smooth, comfortable playability.
• LR Baggs Element VTC Electronics – Captures the guitar’s natural acoustic voice with clarity.
• Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome Tuners – Ensures stable tuning and precision.
• Vintage-Inspired Aesthetics – Features a faux tortoiseshell pickguard, Continental inlays, and a retro-style Taylor logo.

Available Now at Irvine Art & Music

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a collector seeking a vintage-inspired masterpiece, the Taylor Gold Label 814e is a must-have. Visit Irvine Art & Music in-store or online to explore this extraordinary guitar and experience Taylor’s finest craftsmanship firsthand.

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: 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
• Manufacturer Part Number: A826040018108040000