Taylor Gold Label 714e Electro Acoustic in Blacktop

The Taylor Gold Label 714e Blacktop is a stunning, stage-ready electro acoustic that pairs bold, vintage-inspired aesthetics with a rich, open acoustic voice. With its gloss black top, cream appointments and premium tonewood recipe of Indian rosewood and torrefied Sitka spruce, it delivers deep, resonant lows, warm, singing trebles and complex overtones, all with Taylor’s famously effortless playability.

Built around Taylor’s Super Auditorium body shape and a fanned V-Class bracing design, this 714e offers a slightly larger, more powerful take on the classic Grand Auditorium feel. The result is a guitar that feels familiar under the arm yet responds with extra depth and projection, ideal for players who want one instrument to cover intimate fingerstyle, dynamic strumming and everything in between. Plugged in, the LR Baggs Element VTC system captures that character with clarity and warmth, making this a true workhorse for studio and stage.

The torrefied Sitka spruce top has been carefully roasted to subtly darken its appearance and give it a played-in responsiveness from day one. Notes bloom quickly, chords feel three-dimensional and the guitar reacts beautifully to a light touch, while still holding together when you dig in. The long-tenon Action Control Neck and comfortable Standard Carve profile make it easy to dial in your preferred action via the soundhole, so you can keep the guitar playing exactly how you like it as your style evolves.

Visually, the Gold Label 714e Blacktop stands apart. The firestripe pickguard, cream Crest inlays and modified headstock with script-style logo give it a refined, boutique look that nods to golden-age acoustics while remaining unmistakably Taylor. Premium details like the Honduran rosewood Curve Wing bridge, West African Crelicam ebony fretboard and Taylor nickel tuners complete a guitar that looks as special as it sounds.

Super Auditorium Power and Comfort

The Super Auditorium body is slightly longer with a wider lower bout than Taylor’s Grand Auditorium, giving you extra low-end depth and projection without sacrificing comfort. It feels familiar yet fuller, making it ideal if you want one guitar that can handle fingerstyle nuance, flatpicking clarity and big, open strums with ease.

Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top with Fanned V-Class Bracing

The torrefied Sitka spruce top, voiced with Taylor’s fanned V-Class bracing and tonal rout, delivers a deep, open sound with warm lows, smooth trebles and rich overtones. The roasting process adds a played-in responsiveness, so you get the feel and tone of a well-loved instrument straight out of the case, with improved sustain and intonation across the neck.

Indian Rosewood Depth and Ebony Precision

Solid Indian rosewood back and sides provide the classic combination of piano-like bass, clear mids and sparkling highs, perfect for modern players who need balance and complexity. Paired with a West African Crelicam ebony fretboard and Honduran rosewood bridge, every note feels articulate and controlled, whether you are recording intricate parts or leading a band on stage.

Stage-Ready LR Baggs Element VTC Electronics

Factory-fitted LR Baggs Element VTC electronics give you a natural, dynamic amplified sound that translates the guitar’s acoustic character with impressive accuracy. The discreet controls let you shape your tone quickly, making it easy to move from studio sessions to live performances without compromising on clarity, warmth or feedback resistance.

• Striking Blacktop with Cream Accents - The gloss black top, cream rosette, binding and Crest inlays create a bold, vintage-inspired look that stands out on any stage while remaining tastefully refined for studio and home use.
• Super Auditorium Body Shape - A slightly larger take on the Grand Auditorium, the Super Auditorium design offers enhanced low-end presence and projection while retaining a comfortable, versatile feel for a wide range of playing styles.
• Torrefied Spruce and Indian Rosewood Tonewoods - The torrefied Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides combine for a deep, open voice with warm lows, smooth highs and complex overtones, giving you a mature, expressive sound from day one.
• LR Baggs Element VTC Electronics - The LR Baggs Element VTC pickup and preamp system delivers a clear, natural amplified tone with intuitive control, so your live sound remains faithful to the guitar’s acoustic character.

General

• Number of Strings: 6
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Super Auditorium
• Bracing System: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Rout
• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Case/Bag: Gold Label Hardshell Case British Cocoa

Body

• Top Wood: Spruce (torrefied Sitka)
• Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Colour: Natural (back and sides) with Blacktop
• Back Configuration: 2-piece, No Wedge
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss
• Rosette: Cream (.075") / .032" Black / Cream (.075") Single Ring
• Body Binding: Cream
• Armrest: None
• Pickguard: Firestripe

Neck

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay: Cream Crest
• Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"

Headstock

• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Inlay: Cream Crest
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge: Honduran Rosewood (Curve Wing)
• Nut: White TUSQ
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Bridge Pins: Indian Rosewood
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• Strap Pin: Black
• End Pin: Bronze

Electronics

• Pickup/Preamp: LR Baggs Element VTC

Miscellaneous

• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)