TAYLOR
Taylor Gold Label 814e Koa Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Natural
- SKU:
- 120413505
- UPC:
- 00887766135746
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Order by 3:00PM EST for same day shipping.
- Shipping Weight:
- 29.00 LBS
- Shipping:
- Free Shipping
- Case:
- Taylor Hardshell Case
Available now at Northeast Music Center!
Taylor Gold Label 814e Koa Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Discover the pinnacle of acoustic excellence with the Taylor Gold Label 814e Koa, a modern masterpiece that blends Taylor’s iconic craftsmanship with the rare beauty and sonic warmth of Hawaiian Koa. Designed for discerning musicians and collectors alike, this acoustic/electric guitar offers premium tonewoods, luxurious appointments, and cutting-edge electronics for unmatched performance both on stage and in the studio.
Key Features:
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Back & Sides: Solid Hawaiian Koa – rich midrange warmth with sparkling highs and natural compression
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Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce – torrefied spruce tops deliver all the clarity, balance and projection you’d expect from a traditional spruce top with an extra dash of warmth and played-in depth.
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Body Shape: Super Auditorium – versatile for fingerstyle, strumming, and everything in between
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Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element-VTC promotes an authentic amplified acoustic sound without sounding digital
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Neck Profile: Neo-Tropical Mahogany with West African Crelicam Ebony fingerboard – smooth playability with premium feel
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Finish: A beautiful high gloss finish accentuates the beauty of the koa
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Aesthetic Details: Mother-of-pearl Continental design inlays, koa purfling, Multi-Layer pickguard, and Gotoh tuners
Why Choose the Taylor Gold Label 814e Koa?
The 814e Koa is more than just a guitar—it's a sonic and visual work of art. The pairing of Torrefied Sitka spruce and Hawaiian Koa creates a balanced tone that matures beautifully over time, rewarding players with increasingly complex harmonics and a sweet, blooming resonance. The Grand Auditorium body ensures dynamic versatility, whether you're fingerpicking delicate passages or leading a band with bold strumming.
Enhanced by an L.R. Baggs Element VTS pickup, this guitar captures every nuance of your playing style, making it the perfect choice for recording artists and performing musicians seeking rich tone and reliability.
Exceptional Value
As part of Taylor’s exclusive Gold Label collection, this 814e Koa is produced in extremely limited quantities, offering unique value for collectors and players who demand the very best. With its flawless build, premium tonewoods, and refined elegance, it stands as a testament to Taylor’s legacy of innovation and artistry.
Specifications:
- Body
- Body Shape - Super Auditorium Body
- Top Wood - Torrefied Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood – Hawaiian Koa
- Pickguard – Multi-Layer Ivoroid/Faux Tortoise
- Rosette - Custom Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole
- Binding – .080" Grained Ivoroid, Round Over Edges
- Bracing - Fanned V-Class with Tonal Route
- Neck
- Frets - 20
- Scale length - 25.5"
- Neck Wood - Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Shape – Taylor Standard Carve
- Nut Width - 1-3/4"
- Fretboard Wood - West African Crelicam Ebony
- Inlays – Mother-of-Pearl Continental
- Headplate Material – West African Crelicam Ebony
- Headplate Inlay - Mother-of-Pearl Continental
- Hardware
- Tuners - Gotoh 510 21:1 Ratio
- Nut - White Tusq
- Bridge - West African Crelicam Ebony
- Saddle - Micarta
- Bridge Pins - Bone
- Electronics
- Pickup - LR Baggs Element Pickup
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world however our Website is optimized for USA sales. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based as well as Distance based and now Dimensional weight based (the actual size of the shipping box) . The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound. Please note that some shipping companies ship by Box Size
We ship primarily through UPS, but can also ship through the United States Postal Service or FedEx at the buyer’s request. For any Worldwide shipments we use UPS or USPS. The shipping price you are charged covers transit, insurance, proper packing, and tracking. If you prefer another shipping method please let us know so we can accommodate your needs. In the event of damage in transit we will help facilitate a claim with the shipping company to ensure full refund.
Returns Policy
We offer a 72 hour approval period on all guitars, amplifiers, and pedals from the date of purchase for in store transactions or date of delivery for internet orders. This approval period is for the buyer to make sure that the instrument is in the condition and originality we advertised. In the event of any return the buyer pays all shipping and insurance costs, both to and from, as well as any other fees associated with the transaction.
You should expect to receive your refund within 2 business days of us receiving your package from the return shipper. This time period does not include the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (1 to 3 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
PLEASE CALL US FIRST at (570) 909-9216 If you need to return an item, You can then simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
For logistical reasons we are unable to accept returns or cancellations on any item that was special ordered. All returns must be approved by phone or email and must be returned in the exact condition they left our store. Any item returned not in the same condition it left our store is subject to a 20% restocking fee at our sole discretion. For logistical reasons we are unable to accept returns on any transaction involving a trade, both in store and online. Unauthorized returns will be refused and returned at customer's expense. Please know we go to great lengths to ensure with 100% confidence that you are getting the exact item you purchased in the condition and originality described. We strive to earn your business.
Layaway
We offer a 60 day layaway program for all items in our store. A 20% non-refundable deposit is required and hold the item for up to 60 days. In the event of layaway cancellation, the 20% deposit will be forfeited.
Accepted Methods of Payment
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