Here for sale we have a Taylor 814ce-L7 Electro Acoustic Guitar in Natural Gloss finish. Made in the USA in 2004, this guitar consists of a solid Sitka Spruce top, a 3-piece Cocobolo back with a Maple Wedge, Cocobolo back and sides, a Tropical Mahogany neck, and a 20-fret Ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include Gold tuners with Ebony buttons, Flame Maple binding, an Ebony bridge, and a Taylor ES-1 preamp and pickup system. This system has controls for volume, treble, and bass.
The Tropical Mahogany neck plays fabulously, with Taylor's ever-popular neck profile sitting comfortably in the hand and providing a smooth and responsive playing experience across the register. The profile might be described as a rather slim 'C' shape which encourages ergonomic thumb positioning and easy reach across the fretboard. The satin finish to the rear of the neck assists with smooth navigation of the 25.5" scale, whilst the partial cutaway enhances access to the upper frets. The West African Crelicam Ebony of the fingerboard is supremely luxurious to the touch, and with its 14" radius ensures practicality for a wide range of playing styles and techniques.
The Sitka Spruce top offers a nice warm tone, much like Cedar but with a slightly brighter top end, while still articulating very well. The Cocobolo back and sides compliment this perfectly, giving the guitar a smooth transient response while still packing an excellent dynamic range. The Taylor ES-1 preamp system offers excellent tonal shaping, perfect for any playing situation you find yourself in. When amplified through the pickup, the guitar's natural acoustic sound is accurately reproduced with clarity and balance, allowing players to capture the full tonal character of the instrument in live performance or recording situations.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Taylor 814ce-L7 Natural Gloss 2004 Electro Acoustic Guitar
Brand- Taylor
Model- 814ce-L7
Finish- Natural Gloss
Year- 2004
Made In- USA
Top- Solid Sitka Spruce
Body- 3pc Cocobolo w/ Maple Wedge
Neck- Tropical Mahogany
Neck Profile- 'C'
Fingerboard- Ebony
Fingerboard Radius- 14"
Frets- 20
Scale Length- 25.5"
Nut Width- 1.76"
Pickups- Taylor ES-1
Controls- Volume, Treble, Bass
Our ID: 1220925137642
Weight: 5.05lbs
Serial: 20040921110
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the headstock.
Neck: Overall excellent condition, some very light staining is apparent to the early register, consistent with regular playwear.
Body: Overall excellent condition, some slight scratching and indentation is apparent to the treble side of the front face between the soundhole and the pickguard, consistent with the use of a plectrum. This is only visible under direct lighting at certain angles.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (1/4" socket) not included.
Hardware: fully functional with light signs of wear.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.75mm - Bass 2.5mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 11-52
The saddle has considerable material remaining in the bass side, and a small amount of room remaining in the treble side for future adjustments.
Electrics: Fully functional.
Case & Accessories
Taylor hard case
The case demonstrates very light signs of use.