Taylor Next Generation 514ce Acoustic Electric Guitar - Natural

FEATURES

• Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric brings modern depth and dynamic control
• Scalloped V-Class bracing opens low-end and enhances open-string resonance
• Long-tenon Action Control neck allows fast string height adjustments on the fly
• Western Red Cedar top responds to touch with warmth and clarity
• Neo-tropical mahogany back and sides focus note separation for intricate playing
• Claria System electronics deliver consistent amplified tone without harshness
• Soundhole controls with Mid-Contour knob streamline live tone shaping
• Taylor Standard Profile neck offers familiar feel and easy movement

*Includes Taylor deluxe hardshell case

DESCRIPTION

Some guitars invite you to play, while others reshape how you hear your own music. The Taylor Next Generation 514ce acoustic-electric guitar belongs to the latter, blending modern design and a Grand Auditorium body shape with a deeply expressive, wood-forward voice. A Western red cedar top paired with neo-tropical mahogany back and sides delivers warmth, clarity and dynamic nuance, while Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing with relief rout adds fullness to the low end without sacrificing balance. Built for players who value touch sensitivity and tonal depth, the Next Generation 514ce responds with a voice that feels both familiar and newly refined.

The Next Generation 514ce's Western red cedar top produces a quick, responsive attack and a smooth, rounded tonal character, while neo-tropical mahogany back and sides add focus and midrange clarity. This pairing creates a balanced voice that excels in fingerstyle playing, light strumming and expressive dynamic work. Notes remain defined and musical across the range, with warmth that supports subtle phrasing and natural sustain.

Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing refines the vibration pattern of the top, enhancing projection, sustain and pitch accuracy. The added relief rout allows greater flexibility in the lower bout, resulting in a fuller low-end presence and richer open-string resonance. This design preserves the clarity V-Class is known for while adding depth and warmth that complement the cedar and mahogany construction.

The Claria electronics system combines a redesigned undersaddle pickup with a proprietary preamp to capture the guitar’s natural acoustic character. Soundhole-mounted controls, including the Mid-Contour knob, provide quick tonal shaping without disrupting the instrument’s clean aesthetic. Whether performing live or recording direct, the Claria system delivers consistent, detailed amplification that retains the warmth and balance of the unplugged sound.

The long-tenon Action Control neck enhances the Next Generation 514ce's neck-to-body connection for improved warmth, sustain and structural integrity. It also allows fast, precise string-height adjustments without removing the strings or detaching the neck, making setup changes simple and reliable. Combined with Taylor’s standard profile and satin finish, the neck offers a comfortable, familiar feel that supports long playing sessions.

Visual details such as the gloss body finish, Meridian Italian acrylic faux-pearl inlay suite and single-ring green abalone rosette add distinction without distraction. Genuine West African ebony is used for the fingerboard and bridge, contributing durability and tonal clarity. Nickel tuners provide stable tuning, and a Taylor deluxe hardshell case protects the instrument during travel. For players seeking expressive tone, modern playability and refined craftsmanship, the Taylor Next Generation 514ce acoustic-electric guitar offers a balanced design that continues to evolve alongside your music.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Back & Sides Wood: Urban Ash
• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Color: Natural
• Body Bracing: Scalloped V Class
• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Shape: Standard Carve
• Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Material: Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Compass
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Scale Length Type: Standard-scale
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Nut Material: Black Tusq
• Saddle Material: White Micarta
• Bridge Material: Crelicam Ebony
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh 510
• Electronics: Taylor Claria
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light, .012-.053​

*Includes Taylor deluxe hardshell case