The Future of Acoustic Tone is Here
Some guitars just have *it*. That perfect blend of classic warmth and modern clarity that makes you want to play for hours. The Taylor 814ce has always been one of those guitars, but this 2026 Next Generation LTD edition takes it to a whole new level. Featuring a stunning set of highly figured Cocobolo for the back and sides, this guitar isn’t just an instrument—it’s a glimpse into the future of acoustic sound.
Exotic Tonewoods, Legendary Sound
Let’s talk about that Cocobolo. It’s a true gem in the tonewood world, delivering the powerful, resonant low-end of rosewood but with an extra helping of sparkling, bell-like clarity in the highs. Paired with a classic Sitka Spruce top, the result is a guitar that can do it all. It whispers with complex overtones during delicate fingerstyle passages and roars with rich, room-filling projection when you dig in with a pick. The scalloped V-Class bracing inside enhances the volume and sustain, ensuring every note blooms with incredible harmonic detail.
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.
