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The Taylor Gold Label 714e stands out as one of the most impressive additions to Taylor’s expanding Gold Label Collection. This review covers its tone, construction, Super Auditorium body shape and how it compares to other rosewood acoustics. If you’re considering a premium Indian rosewood Taylor in 2025, the 714e deserves a serious look.
We’ve been consistently impressed with the Taylor Gold Label Collection since the first 814 models arrived at Vera Guitars. After spending time with every launch model—from the articulate, Honduran-backed 814e to the thunderous 717e—it’s clear why the series has earned so much praise. Now Taylor has expanded the line once again, introducing the Super Auditorium body style with two classic tonewood pairings: mahogany and Indian rosewood. Enter the Taylor Gold Label 714e.
Our admiration for the Gold Label series is well-documented, and the 714e only reinforces that sentiment. This model feels poised to become another modern classic in Taylor’s rosewood lineup.
What Makes the Gold Label 714e a True Rosewood Standout
The Gold Label 714e showcases everything players expect from a premium Indian rosewood guitar. But before diving into tone, it’s worth understanding one of the defining innovations of the Gold Label line: the Super Auditorium body shape.
The Super Auditorium Body
For decades, the Grand Auditorium has been Taylor’s signature body style—born from the idea of merging the comfortable curves of an OM with the power of a dreadnought. It quickly became Taylor’s most versatile platform, beloved by strummers, fingerstylists, and hybrid players alike.
The Super Auditorium takes that blueprint and subtly expands it. Compared to the 814ce, the Gold Label Super Auditorium increases length and width by just under a quarter inch (20" × 16" becomes 20-3/16" × 16.25") while maintaining identical body depth. The result is more internal air volume and a noticeably fuller, warmer voice—without sacrificing the shimmering, articulate top-end Taylor tone is known for.
To our ears, the Super Auditorium adds a touch of low-end muscle and midrange richness, complementing the body shape’s signature clarity with a more complex, inviting presence.
Taylor Gold Label 714e — Key Specifications
Body Shape: Super Auditorium
Top: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood
Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Neck Profile: Taylor Standard Carve
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.75"
Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
Bracing: Fanned V-Class
Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
Finish: Gloss (Natural or Sunburst)
Other Features: Honduran rosewood “Curve Wing” bridge, Crest inlays, white micarta saddle, Tusq nut, and an exclusive “British Cocoa” Gold Label hardshell case.
Upgraded Electronics
One of the biggest surprises in the Gold Label series has been the shift to the LR Baggs Element VTC. While Taylor’s Expression System 2 remains one of the strongest proprietary acoustic pickups on the market, the Element VTC brings a refined, highly musical response. Soundhole-mounted controls make adjustments intuitive, and the onboard compressor helps smooth problematic low-end frequencies for a polished, stage-ready sound.
Tone & Performance: How Does the 714e Sound?
The torrefied Sitka spruce top plays a major role in the 714e’s dynamic character. Torrefaction tends to enhance upper-mid responsiveness—where pick attack and articulation live—while simultaneously opening up the low end and smoothing treble detail.
You hear all of this immediately in the 714e. The guitar delivers:
Strong, controlled low end
Sculpted yet present mids
Brilliant, harmonically rich trebles
Long, bell-like sustain
It performs equally well whether fingerpicked or strummed, exhibiting a balance that belies rosewood’s typical mid-scoop. The tonal depth feels three-dimensional, with blooming overtones that reward both subtle and forceful playing styles.
This balance comes from the interaction of three major design decisions:
Fanned V-Class Bracing – Adds midrange presence and improves sustain.
Torrefied Top – Reduces natural compression and increases dynamic clarity.
Super Auditorium Size – Enhances projection, headroom, and bass response.
Together, these elements allow the 714e to showcase Indian rosewood at its very best.
A Rosewood Triumph
The Taylor Gold Label 714e captures everything players look for in a premium Indian rosewood acoustic—powerful low end, rich harmonic depth, and shimmering treble—while adding Taylor’s trademark playability, precision, and responsiveness.
It’s bold enough to anchor a rhythm section, yet refined enough for delicate fingerstyle work. And unlike many boutique-tier instruments, the 714e delivers this level of tone and craftsmanship at a remarkably attainable price point.
Want to Experience the Gold Label 714e?
If you’re curious about what the Gold Label buzz is all about, we invite you to stop by Vera Guitars in Charlotte, NC to experience the 714e—and the full Gold Label lineup—firsthand. Every guitar is professionally setup and ready to inspire the moment it leaves the case.
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