Taylor Next Gen 414ce — Purchased new and exceptionally well cared for. Retails new for $2,699 —offered here at a great savings. Open to reasonable offers, so feel free to reach out.

Condition, Modifications & Upgrades

• Removed pickguard: Removed immediately when new — no tan line, ghosting, or residue. This fits my fingerstyle preference and showcases the beautiful spruce top. Traditional or clear Taylor pickguards can easily be added back if desired.

• Upgraded Saddle: Installed a black GraphTech String Saver saddle for improved tone, performance, and looks. The original white factory saddle is included in the case.

• Minor Blemish: One tiny, barely visible ding on the top behind the saddle. Highlighted in close-up photos for full transparency.

Next Gen Features I think you’ll love

The Next Gen upgrades live up to the hype — especially the modified scalloped V-Class bracing and the revolutionary Action Control Neck System. Adjusting the action on this guitar is a total game-changer. Rather than sanding/shimming saddles or taking it to a tech, you can adjust the neck angle directly in seconds with strings attached.

Seller Information
I'm not a pawn shop or used music store, just an individual with a serious gear habit. I have a good reputation on Reverb and eBay. I take detailed pics, describe gear accurately, I'm honest with buyers, and go above-and-beyond to get gear shipped out quickly. Please, feel free to message me with any questions.

I will include the tools shown in the pic to adjust the neck. Taylor only includes the standard Truss adjustment tool, I will include the flexible extension and nut driver to adjust the Action Control Neck system. This is not the same as adjusting a truss rod. The truss rod only sets the relief of the neck, this actually changes the angle of the neck — effectively lowering or raising the guitar’s action. It’s amazing to be able to hold a string action ruler at the 12th fret, and then actually watch the action change as you tweak the ACN adjustment. A whole new world compared to loosening the strings, removing the saddle, taking it to the bench to carefully sand, then putting the saddle back in, bringing it back up to pitch, checking the action, then again and again, on and on, being careful to not remove too much material. You just can’t imagine what a game changer it is and how easily you can set your action to exactly where you want it for the strings you’re currently playing.

Taylor Next Generation 414ce Specs:

• Sitka spruce top provides a sweet and responsive tonal foundation

• Rosewood back and sides ring with resonant overtones and a powerful low-end thump

• Neck: Mahogany (Standard Carve profile) with Action Control joint system. Long-tenon neck joint enhances sound with a deep low-end resonance and a fuller-bodied tone.

• Scalloped V-Class bracing boosts low-end performance and results in a warmer, richer resonance

• Action Control neck joint system gives users the ability to set the neck’s angle, allowing for easy action adjustment.

• Fingerboard: Ebony (15-in. radius) with Weathervane inlays.

• Nut Width: 1.75-in. nut offers a just-right width for fingerstyle players, strummers, and flatpickers alike.

• Electronics: Taylor Claria under-saddle system with soundhole Volume, Tone, & Mid-Contour controls in the sound hole, not up on the shoulder.

• Hardware: Taylor nickel tuning machines.

• 15-in. radius ebony fingerboard studded with Weathervane Italian acrylic/faux pearl inlays.

• Appointments: Black body binding, single-ring rosette.