Taylor 514ce Next Generation Acoustic Electric Guitar

The Taylor Next Generation 514ce marks the return of a beloved tonal classic to the lineup, featuring a refined construction that emphasizes warmth and a "played-in" character. This Grand Auditorium is ideal for players who want a guitar that responds with sweetness and midrange complexity.

Rich Tonewood Profile

The 514ce is crafted with a solid Western Red Cedar top and solid Tropical Mahogany back and sides. Cedar is prized for its immediate responsiveness and soft, warm attack, making it a favorite for fingerstyle players and light strummers. When paired with the dry, focused punch of Mahogany, the result is a guitar with a strong fundamental focus and a smooth, mellow high-end.

Next-Gen Engineering

This model features the Action Control Neck, a long-tenon joint designed to increase the transfer of energy between the neck and body for enhanced resonance. This system also allows for precision adjustments to the string action, ensuring the guitar can be set up to match any playing preference with ease. Taylor’s V-Class bracing further refines the sound, providing greater projection and a more harmonious relationship between notes across the fretboard.

Professional Electronics

Equipped with the Claria Acoustic Pickup System, the 514ce is ready for the stage or the studio. The system is engineered to capture the nuance of the Cedar-and-Mahogany pairing, delivering an amplified tone that sounds like the guitar, only louder.

Vintage-Inspired Appointments

• Finish: A rich "Edgeburst" finish on the top, back, and sides, treated with a full-body gloss.
• Inlays: New "Century" fretboard inlays in Italian Acrylic that complement the guitar’s traditional aesthetic.
• Details: Tortoise-pattern binding, a matching pickguard, and a single-ring rosette with black and white accents.
• Hardware: Professional-grade gold tuning machines.

The Next Generation 514ce is a sophisticated choice for the discerning player, offering a unique tonal alternative to the brightness of Spruce-topped guitars while maintaining the versatility of the Grand Auditorium shape.

Specifications at a Glance:

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with Venetian Cutaway
• Top Wood: Solid Western Red Cedar
• Body Wood: Solid Tropical Mahogany
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case included