Taylor Next Generation 814ce

The Taylor 814ce has been the gold standard in the 800 Series for decades — and the Next Generation overhaul brings the model into a new era with V-Class bracing, an Action Control Neck for unprecedented adjustability, and Taylor's brilliant new Claria Acoustic Pickup System. Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a Sitka spruce top deliver the tonal hallmark every serious acoustic player chases: deep, resonant lows, present mids and shimmering, articulate highs that bloom under the lightest fingerstyle attack.

Indian Rosewood & Sitka Spruce — The Definitive Pairing

This is the wood combination that built Taylor's reputation. Solid Indian rosewood back and sides bring rich harmonic complexity, scooped mids and a piano-like low-end depth, while the Sitka spruce top adds clarity, headroom and dynamic responsiveness. Whether you're tracking in a studio or strumming around the campfire, the 814ce delivers professional-grade tone in every situation.

Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout

Andy Powers' V-Class bracing — Taylor's biggest tonal innovation in decades — pushes volume, sustain and intonation into territory traditional X-bracing simply can't reach. Notes ring longer, chords stay in tune further up the neck and the entire instrument feels alive under your hands. The new Relief Rout adds further refinement to the bracing pattern for even greater responsiveness.

Action Control Neck

The Next Generation's Action Control Neck is a game-changer for setup. With easily adjustable neck angle, players (or your local Taylor-trained tech) can fine-tune the action with precision — perfect for adapting the guitar across seasons, string gauges or playing styles. Combined with the Neo-Tropical mahogany neck and Crelicam ebony fingerboard, it plays like an absolute dream.

Claria Acoustic Pickup System

The new Claria pickup replaces ES2 with a more transparent, more natural plugged-in tone. Soundhole-mounted controls keep the look clean while delivering pro-grade stage and studio performance. Ready for live work straight out of the case.

Grand Auditorium with Venetian Cutaway

Taylor's most versatile body shape — comfortable for fingerstyle, articulate for strumming, balanced enough for almost any playing style. The Venetian cutaway opens up the upper-fret access for solo work and lead playing.

Includes Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case

Every Next Generation 814ce ships with the brown Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case — proper protection for an investment-grade instrument. Set up in-store by Guitar World Australia's Taylor-experienced techs before it ships to you.

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