Taylor 814CE Next Generation acoustic guitar
With the Taylor 814CE Next Generation, you get the latest version of Taylor’s well-known Grand Auditorium model. This acoustic guitar with cutaway combines a solid Sitka spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, resulting in a wide dynamic range, complex overtones and a tight low end.
The updated scalloped V-Class bracing gives the Taylor 814CE more sustain and better intonation across the entire neck. You also hear deeper, richer basses, clear trebles and a balance that supports both powerful strumming and subtle fingerstyle playing.
Playing comfort and amplified sound
The Grand Auditorium body with cutaway makes this Taylor suitable for different playing styles, while the slim Taylor neck profile together with the updated Action Control Neck adds extra comfort. You can adjust the action precisely with maximum stability and accuracy, which is useful for intensive studio work and live stage use. On instruments like this, personal setup and maintenance advice can be especially valuable if you play often.
For amplified use, the Taylor 814CE Next Generation features the new Claria pickup system. It delivers a natural, transparent amplified tone, with soundhole controls for Volume, Tone and Mid-Contour so you can quickly adapt your sound to the situation.
Construction and finish of the 814CE
The neck is made of tropical hardwood and the fingerboard is ebony. That material choice matches the premium character of this Taylor acoustic guitar and suits players looking for a modern high-end steel-string with lots of control, rich tone and refined finishing.
A deluxe Taylor case is included with the Taylor 814CE Next Generation, so you can take the guitar safely to rehearsal, the studio or the stage.
