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.
Cedar and Mahogany for Warm, Articulate Response
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.
Scalloped V-Class Bracing With Relief Rout
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.
Claria Electronics With Natural Amplified Tone
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.
Long-Tenon Action Control Neck for Stability and Adjustability
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.
Refined Appointments and Player-Focused Design
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.