{"product_id":"taylor-builders-edition-814ce-copy","title":"Taylor 814CE Builder's Edition Next-Gen Grand Auditorium (New Design)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specs-highlights\" class=\"spec active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specs-body\" class=\"spec active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specs-neck\" class=\"spec active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specs-peghead\" class=\"spec active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"specs-other\" class=\"spec active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’re excited to unveil a trio of refinements to select Grand Auditorium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodels within our Standard and Builder’s Edition Collections as part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eof our 2026 lineup. The design revamp features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•\u003c\/strong\u003e Our patented long-tenon Action Control Neck\u003cbr\u003e• A new scalloped profile for our V-Class bracing architecture\u003cbr\u003e• All-new Claria System acoustic electronics\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese next-generation Grand Auditorium models debut within Taylor’s bestselling 800 Series and include both Standard and Builder’s Edition models. The new features deliver a notable step forward in tone, feel and live performance versatility, reaffirming the Grand Auditorium as the defining shape of modern acoustic\u003cbr\u003eexpression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are highlights of each new feature, followed by specific model\u003cbr\u003edetails within each series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Tenon Action Control Neck:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEnhanced warmth. Effortless adjustability.\u003cbr\u003eDebuting on the Gold Label Collection in 2025, our innovative new\u003cbr\u003eneck design now comes to the Grand Auditorium. The long-tenon\u003cbr\u003eneck joint improves the neck-to-body connection, adding warmth\u003cbr\u003eand depth to the guitar’s voice. At the same time, the Action Control\u003cbr\u003efeature makes adjusting string height quicker and more precise than\u003cbr\u003eever — no need to remove strings or the neck. Players can dial in\u003cbr\u003etheir preferred setup in seconds and adapt on the fly to changing\u003cbr\u003estyles or shifting climate conditions. It’s the ultimate fusion of tone,\u003cbr\u003estability and setup convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScalloped V-Class Bracing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFuller low end and more open-string richness\u003cbr\u003eThe latest evolution of Taylor’s V-Class bracing introduces a scalloped\u003cbr\u003eprofile that unlocks a warmer low end and richer open-string resonance,\u003cbr\u003ewhile preserving the balance, pitch accuracy and projection that\u003cbr\u003edefine V-Class. The guitars are now seasoned with a touch of low-\u003cbr\u003eend depth that adds more fullness to the voice. As chief designer\u003cbr\u003eAndy Powers puts it: “It’s as if you married the low-end response of\u003cbr\u003etraditional flattops with the strong midrange and top-end presence\u003cbr\u003eof V-Class.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClaria System Acoustic Electronics:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEasy, reliable amplified tone for any live setting\u003cbr\u003eDeveloped with extensive input from touring artists and live sound\u003cbr\u003eengineers, Taylor’s new Claria System reimagines the under-saddle\u003cbr\u003epiezo pickup to deliver consistent plug-and-play acoustic tone in\u003cbr\u003eany setting. A proprietary preamp tames the harshness of traditional\u003cbr\u003epiezos and incorporates soundhole-mounted controls: Volume, Tone\u003cbr\u003eand a versatile Mid-Contour knob. 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