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Condition: Used, Very Good

SP Luthier Notes: A neck reset was performed to restore proper neck angle and action. 

 This Taylor 814 is a quintessential Grand Auditorium acoustic that showcases Taylor’s legendary craftsmanship and classic tone-wood pairing. Weighing 4 pounds 12 ounces, it combines a solid spruce top with solid rosewood back and sides for rich, booming lows, pristine highs, and exceptional dynamic range. A smooth mahogany neck is paired with an ebony fingerboard across 20 frets, highlighted by mother-of-pearl inlays, cream binding, and a matching rosewood headstock veneer. Outfitted with gold Taylor tuning machines and an abalone rosette, it comes equipped with a Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural pickup system for clear, direct plugged-in response. Complete with a hardshell case, this elegant 814 delivers timeless balance, playability, and projection for both studio and stage.

Top: Spruce

Body: Rosewood 

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Ebony

Headstock Veneer: Rosewood

Bridge: Ebony

Rosette: Abalone

Fingerboard Inlays: MOP

Binding: Cream

Tuners: Taylor, Gold

No. of Frets: 20

Electronics: Fishman Acoustic Matrix Natural 

Case: Hardshell

Weight: 4lbs 12oz

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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Sound Pure Studios Control Room A — Durham, NC

Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC

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