Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a killer 2024 Taylor Builder's Edition 814ce Acoustic-electric Guitar with the classy Blacktop finish. What a great guitar all the way around. From Taylor: What does the future look like for builders who work with old-growth tonewoods? Taylor Chief Guitar Designer Andy Powers wrestled with these questions in earnest. The global supply of centuries-old old-growth wood dwindles with each passing year, and builders like Andy are increasingly pressed to find cuts large enough for a 1-piece guitar top. The Taylor team rose to this meet the challenge with the 814ce Builder’s Edition. This new instrument pairs an 814ce’s unbeatable playability and looks with a top crafted from four pieces of old-growth Adirondack spruce. Adirondack spruce is rich in terms of sound and history, having been the go-to acoustic top wood long before Taylor was even founded. Old-growth Adirondack is also incredibly strong, lightweight, and focused. Between the top’s age and the Adirondack’s massive natural vibrational capacity and headroom, what results is a lively resonance that will border on mystical for discerning tonewood enthusiasts.
The nut measures 1.76", neck depth is .85"-.89" at the 1st and 12th frets respectively. It's a Medium C profile that feels great in the hand. 25.5" scale, 14" radius, 4.85 lbs. Action is low at 2.0mm and 1.35mm with ample saddle height. The neck is straight, the truss rod turns in both directions, and the relief is currently set for optimum playability. There are no breaks, cracks, or repairs and we have it stored in a humidity controlled store room in the case. It presents as new and is in excellent playable condition with no dead spots or unwarranted buzzing.
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