The Taylor Next Generation 314ce ushers in a new chapter of acoustic excellence, combining Taylor’s iconic Grand Auditorium design with modern performance enhancements. Featuring a Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides, it delivers a warm, balanced voice with clear articulation, dynamic responsiveness, and a rich tonal depth. With refined Claria electronics and stage-ready playability, the 314ce offers a versatile, expressive sound that shines in both live performances and studio recordings, making it a standout choice for players seeking classic Taylor tone with contemporary innovation.

Features 

• Next Generation update to the classic 314ce platform with modern Claria electronics and scalloped V-Class bracing.
  
• Sitka spruce top delivers a sweet, responsive tonal foundation.
  
• Scalloped V-Class bracing enhances low-end performance and produces warmer, richer resonance.
  
• Sapele back and sides provide balanced warmth with bright top-end clarity.
  
• Claria under-saddle electronics deliver acoustic-accurate tones with plug-and-play ease.
  
• Soundhole-mounted Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls allow quick on-the-fly tone shaping.
  
• Mahogany neck features Taylor’s comfortable Standard Carve profile.
  
• Action Control neck joint enables precise neck angle adjustments for ideal string action.
  
• Long-tenon neck joint enriches the tone with deep low-end resonance and fuller-bodied sound.
  
• 15-inch-radius ebony fingerboard includes Weathervane Italian acrylic/faux pearl inlays.
  
• Taylor Standard nickel tuners ensure stable, precise tuning.
  
• Firestripe pickguard, black body binding, and multi-stripe rosette provide elegant aesthetic detailing.
  
• 1.75-inch nut width balances comfort for fingerstyle, strumming, and flatpicking techniques.

Specifications 

General
Number of Strings: 6
Orientation: Right-handed
Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Color: Natural
Electronics: Claria
Case/Bag: Hardshell Case

Body
Top: Sitka Spruce
Back/Sides: Sapele
Top Finish: Gloss
Body Bracing: V-Class
Binding: Black

Neck
Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Neck Shape: Standard Carve
Radius: 15"
Fingerboard: Crelicam Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Italian Acrylic Dots
Number of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.75"

Hardware
Nut/Saddle: Tusq/Micarta
Bridge: Crelicam Ebony
Tuning Machines: Taylor Standard
Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.056)