Taylor Guitars Gold Label K14e Hawaiian Koa Sunburst Grand Auditorium

A Gold Label Designed as a Showcase of Taylor's Craftsmanship

The Koa Gold Label 814e embodies the DNA of high-end models inspired by the Auditorium shape, while highlighting the new Super Auditorium silhouette. The choice of selected woods, meticulous lutherie, and "Continental" details give this guitar a distinctly boutique identity, both an instrument with character and a reliable partner for studio and stage.

Who Is It For and Which Styles?

This electro-acoustic is clearly aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking precise response and a wide dynamic range. It excels in modern folk, pop, blues, vocal accompaniment, and fingerstyle, with articulation that remains clear even when playing becomes dense. Its natural balance facilitates recording and mixing integration while maintaining a very "acoustic" feel under the fingers.

Sound

The torrefied Sitka spruce top delivers a fast attack, clear projection, and warmth with a more "mature" character, ideal for gaining roundness without losing clarity. The Hawaiian koa back and sides emphasize singing mids, silky highs, and bass that open progressively with playing. The Super Auditorium shape contributes to a very balanced spectrum, while the optimized V-Class bracing promotes note sustain, intonation stability, and focused projection. The long tenon joint improves vibration transfer, resulting in broader resonance. Plugged in, the LR Baggs Element VTC electronics deliver a warm and natural sound with discreet and quick-to-adjust controls.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel and gauge, a set of phosphor bronze light steel strings .012-.053 is perfectly suited. To preserve the solid woods throughout the seasons, an acoustic guitar soundhole humidifier is highly recommended. A standard guitar strap will also work well thanks to the strap button posts.

Technical specifications

Shape	Super Auditorium	Scale length	25.5" / 647.7 mm
Top	torrefied Sitka spruce	Nut width	1.75" / 44.45 mm
Back and sides	Hawaiian koa	Bridge	Honduran rosewood
Bracing	optimized V-Class (model-specific variant)	Nut	white TUSQ
Rosette	custom single ring "Bound Sound Hole"	Saddle	white Micarta
Back configuration	2-piece or 4-piece "Simons Wedge"	Bridge pins	bone
Body purfling	grained ivoroid 0.080" / 2.03 mm, rounded edges	Tuners	Gotoh 510 antique chrome with ebony EN01 buttons
Top finish	gloss	Pickguard	ivoroid/tortoise with engraving
Back/sides finish	gloss	Strap button	black
Wood	neo-tropical mahogany	Headstock and bridge veneer	Crelicam ebony (West Africa)
Fretboard	Crelicam ebony (West Africa)	Bridge head finish	gloss
Profile	Standard Carve	Preamp/Pickup	LR Baggs Element VTC
Joint	long tenon for better vibration transfer	Controls	volume and tone, discreetly mounted on the edge of the soundhole
Fretboard inlays	"Continental" mother-of-pearl	Original strings	D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053)
Fretboard purfling	ebony (West Africa)	Aesthetics	"Continental" inlays, grained ivoroid purfling, full gloss finish
Neck finish	satin	Case	luxury case included