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Two distinct Taylor voices go head-to-head in the latest episode of Showdown. On one side, the Gold Label 710e delivers an old-soul acoustic experience, pairing a classic square-shoulder Dreadnought body with Indian rosewood back and sides, a torrefied Sitka spruce top, and a deeper body design. Its fanned V-Class bracing produces a rich, warm voice with impressive power and depth.
Facing it is the Next Generation 814ce, Taylor’s latest evolution of its flagship Grand Auditorium. Featuring Indian rosewood back and sides and a Sitka spruce top, the 814ce builds on its legendary versatility with scalloped V-Class bracing. The result is enhanced low-end warmth, increased volume and sustain, and a more resonant, open-string response.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Joshua Taylor puts both guitars through their paces, offering a direct comparison of two very different approaches to acoustic guitar design and tone. Whether you gravitate toward the powerful, woody character of the Gold Label 710e or the balanced, contemporary voice of the Next Generation 814ce, there’s plenty to discover.
Watch Showdown and decide: which Taylor is your favorite?
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