The Taylor Next Generation 814ce redefines flagship acoustic-electric performance, combining Taylor’s renowned craftsmanship with modern innovation. Its Grand Auditorium body delivers a rich, balanced tone, enhanced by Scalloped V-Class bracing that provides deep, resonant lows and a fuller, more dynamic midrange. Featuring road-ready Claria electronics and a refined tonal profile, the 814ce offers exceptional clarity, projection, and expressive versatility, making it ideal for both studio recordings and live performance.

Features 

• Next Generation update to the iconic 814ce platform with scalloped V-Class bracing and Claria under-saddle electronics.
  
• Sitka spruce top delivers a sweet, responsive tonal foundation.
  
• Scalloped V-Class bracing enhances low-end performance and produces warmer, richer resonance.
  
• Rosewood back and sides provide resonant overtones and a powerful low-end thump.
  
• Claria electronics offer acoustic-accurate tones and plug-and-play simplicity.
  
• Soundhole-mounted Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls allow quick tone shaping.
  
• Mahogany neck features Taylor’s comfortable Standard Carve profile.
  
• Action Control neck joint allows precise neck angle adjustments for optimal string action.
  
• Long-tenon neck joint enriches the tone with deep lows and fuller-bodied sound.
  
• 15-inch-radius ebony fingerboard includes elegant Element inlays.
  
• Taylor Standard tuning machines ensure stable and precise tuning.
  
• Classic 814ce appointments include a radiused rosewood armrest, wooden pickguard, maple binding, and detailed inlay work.
  
• 1.75-inch nut width balances comfort for fingerstyle, strumming, and flatpicking.

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: Indian Rosewood
Top Finish: Gloss
Body Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing

Neck
Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Neck Profile: Standard Carve
Neck Finish: Satin
Radius: 15"
Scale Length: 25.5"
Scale Length Type: Standard-scale
Nut Width: 1.75"

Fretboard
Fretboard: Crelicam Ebony
Fretboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Shell
Number of Frets: 20

Hardware
Bridge: Crelicam Ebony
Nut: Black Tusq
Saddle: White Micarta
Tuning Machines: Taylor Smoked Nickel
Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Light