The Taylor Gold Label 914e – Adirondack Spruce & Honduran Rosewood is a flagship-level acoustic-electric guitar that blends heritage-inspired tone with cutting-edge design, delivering a rich, powerful voice wrapped in unmistakable luxury. Built as a right-handed, 6-string instrument, it features Taylor’s innovative Super Auditorium body shape—a refined evolution that offers the comfort of a Grand Auditorium with enhanced projection and low-end presence. Finished in a natural high-gloss that highlights the beauty of its premium tonewoods, this model exudes sophistication from every angle.
At its tonal core lies a premium Adirondack spruce top, revered for its headroom, dynamic range, and ability to handle aggressive playing while maintaining clarity and articulation. Paired with Honduran rosewood back and sides, the guitar produces a deeply resonant voice with piano-like bass, complex overtones, and shimmering highs. The four-piece back with a Simons wedge enhances both projection and player comfort, while the fanned V-Class bracing with tonal rout pushes Taylor’s acoustic innovation even further—delivering exceptional sustain, improved intonation, and a harmonically rich, balanced response across the entire frequency spectrum.
The neck is crafted from neo-tropical mahogany and shaped with a comfortable standard carve, offering a familiar and inviting feel for a wide range of players. Its satin finish ensures smooth, effortless playability, while the 25-1/2" scale length and 1-3/4" nut width provide ideal string spacing for both intricate fingerstyle work and bold strumming. The West African Crelicam ebony fretboard and peghead veneer are adorned with elegant mother-of-pearl Continental inlays, complemented by ebony binding for a seamless and refined look. The gloss-finished peghead adds an extra touch of visual depth and polish.
This Gold Label model is equipped with the LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system, a trusted and highly musical electronics platform that delivers a warm, natural amplified tone with intuitive onboard controls. Whether performing live or recording, the system faithfully captures the guitar’s dynamic nuances and tonal complexity. The Honduran rosewood bridge works in harmony with a white TUSQ nut and white Micarta saddle to ensure optimal sustain and tonal transfer, while bone bridge pins contribute additional clarity and resonance.
Aesthetically, the 914e is nothing short of stunning. A single-ring rosette crafted from Honduran rosewood and paua shell surrounds the bound soundhole, adding a touch of iridescent elegance. The ivoroid/tortoise pickguard with engraved detailing enhances the vintage-inspired appeal, while Gotoh 510 tuners in antique chrome with ebony EN01 buttons provide precise tuning stability with a refined look. Strung with D’Addario XS coated phosphor bronze light strings (.012–.053), the guitar offers long-lasting tone and a smooth playing experience right out of the case.
Housed in a Gold Label British Cocoa hardshell case, the Taylor Gold Label 914e (Manufacturer Part #A925040018108640000) is a statement instrument in every sense—combining world-class materials, innovative design, and luxurious appointments. It is crafted for discerning musicians who seek uncompromising tone, elevated aesthetics, and a playing experience that inspires at every touch.
