The Taylor 814ce is a Taylor acoustic guitar. Close alternatives include the 19th Century Salvador Ibanez and the Guild JF65-12 12-String Acoustic. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Taylor 814ce
Taylor · acoustic guitar
Experience the harmonious blend of craftsmanship and sound with the Taylor 814ce, a versatile acoustic-electric guitar that caters to a wide spectrum of playing styles. Featuring Taylor's renowned Grand Auditorium body shape, this instrument is designed to deliver a balanced sound that excels in both the studio and on stage. The V-Class bracing sets a new standard for volume, sustain, and intonation, enhancing your playing experience by allowing each note to linger with clarity and precision. The solid Sitka spruce top paired with Indian rosewood back and sides create a dynamic tonal palette, offering rich basses and shimmering trebles with an emphasis on the upper mids. A mahogany neck adds warmth and comfort, making this guitar a joy to play. The Expression System 2 electronics ensure your sound is captured authentically, with controls for bass, mid, and treble to tailor your performance. Elegantly finished with an armrest and pickguard crafted from rosewood, along with a single green abalone rosette and maple binding, the 814ce is as visually stunning as it is sonically impressive. Whether you're fingerpicking intricate melodies or strumming open chords, this guitar adapts beautifully, making it a reliable companion for any musician.
- clarity
- balanced
- bass
- reliable
- fingerpicking
- electronic
- acoustic tone
- mids
Genres the Taylor 814ce is commonly used in
- Jazz
- Electronic
- Bluegrass
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Folk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Taylor 814ce
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Coreblade in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Ceriatone Son of Yeti
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone Son of Yeti stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Pedals that stack with the Taylor 814ce
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Taylor 814ce gives it exactly that
Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz
Behringer
tonal matchTaylor 814ce leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz wants
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchInto Taylor 814ce, Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Crazy Tube Circuits Heatseeker Pre-Amp
Crazy Tube Circuits
tonal matchInto Taylor 814ce, Crazy Tube Circuits Heatseeker Pre-Amp is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Catalinbread MontaVillian
Catalinbread
tonal matchCatalinbread MontaVillian is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Taylor 814ce gives it exactly that — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D.
MXR
tonal matchInto Taylor 814ce, MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D. is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Crazy Tube Circuits Motherload
Crazy Tube Circuits
tonal matchCrazy Tube Circuits Motherload is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Taylor 814ce gives it exactly that
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchPut Warm Audio Jet Phaser in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Taylor 814ce?+
The closest matches in character are the 19th Century Salvador Ibanez, the Guild JF65-12 12-String Acoustic, the Martin Omjm Acoustic-Electric Guitar.
What pairs well with the Taylor 814ce?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Friedman BE-Mini Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal.
Compare
- vs 19th Century Salvador Ibanez
- vs Guild JF65-12 12-String Acoustic
- vs Martin Omjm Acoustic-Electric Guitar