The Working Musician’s Rosewood Powerhouse
Meet the Taylor Next Generation 414ce, a guitar that feels like an old friend but is packed with Taylor’s latest innovations. This isn’t just another spruce and rosewood Grand Auditorium. It’s a finely-tuned instrument built for the stage, studio, and songwriting sessions, delivering that classic, beloved acoustic tone with more power, sustain, and playability than ever before.
The heart of this guitar is the timeless combination of a solid Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides. This pairing delivers the magic: warm, rich lows, crystal-clear highs, and a slightly scooped midrange that lets vocals sit perfectly in the mix. It’s responsive enough for delicate fingerstyle and bold enough for aggressive strumming, offering a huge dynamic range that captures every nuance of your playing.
V-Class Bracing and Next-Gen Neck
Under the hood, Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing is a game-changer. You’ll notice the difference immediately. Notes have more power, bloom with longer sustain, and chords ring with stunning harmonic purity all the way up the neck. Paired with the new Action Control Neck™, which uses a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth, the result is a guitar that resonates with incredible richness and feels alive in your hands.
Stage-Ready Claria Electronics
When it’s time to plug in, the new Claria Acoustic Pickup System faithfully translates the 414ce’s natural voice. The preamp features soundhole-mounted controls, including an innovative Mid-Contour knob that makes dialing in your perfect live sound incredibly simple. Whether you’re cutting through a full band or laying down tracks in the studio, the Claria system ensures your amplified tone is as pure and inspiring as your acoustic one.
