Meet the Future of Acoustic Tone: The Taylor 314ce
This isn’t just another Grand Auditorium—it’s the Taylor 2026 Next Generation 314ce, a guitar that feels both familiar and revolutionary from the first strum. Taylor has taken their workhorse 314ce and pushed it into new sonic territory. The classic combination of a solid Sitka Spruce top and Sapele back and sides provides that signature Taylor balance and clarity, but the new bracing and electronics unlock a whole new level of expression. It’s articulate, powerful, and ready for the stage or studio right out of the box.
Next-Gen Bracing, Next-Level Sound
The engine driving this guitar’s voice is the new **Scalloped V-Class Bracing**. We’re all fans of what V-Class did for volume, sustain, and intonation, and this next-gen evolution takes it even further. The scalloping enhances the bass response and adds a gorgeous warmth and bloom to the notes. Chords are huge and resonant, and single-note lines have a piano-like clarity that cuts through any mix. It’s a truly three-dimensional sound that responds to the lightest touch.
The latest evolution of Taylor’s innovative V-Class internal bracing features a scalloped profile that unlocks warmer low-end response and richer open-string resonance, while retaining the strong projection, excellent pitch accuracy, and balanced tone that define V-Class bracing. This refined design enhances sustain and volume with a fuller, more musical voice across the register, making it ideal for both fingerstyle and strummed performance
Claria System: Your True Tone, Amplified
Taylor’s Claria Electronics is a next-generation acoustic-electric pickup system designed for clear, reliable, plug-and-play amplified tone. Featuring a redesigned under-saddle pickup and a high-headroom preamp, Claria delivers a warmer, fuller sound with reduced piezo harshness and improved dynamic response.
Discreet soundhole-mounted controls—Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour—allow quick, intuitive tone shaping without bulky side hardware. Engineered for consistency across live and studio settings, Claria excels in direct-to-PA and DI setups, making it an ideal choice for performing musicians who want great tone straight out of the case.
Key Features:
Redesigned under-saddle pickup for natural acoustic tone
High-headroom preamp for clarity and low distortion
Soundhole controls: Volume, Tone, Mid-Contour
Optimized for plug-and-play live performance
Unmistakable Taylor Playability With New Action Control Neck
These Next Generation guitars feature a long-tenon joint that improves low-end warmth and tonal openness. The breakthrough feature lets players micro-adjust the string height instantly using a simple tool through the soundhole — no neck or string removal required — so you can dial in your preferred action quickly for any playing style or environment.
