The Taylor Next Generation 414ce is a sophisticated acoustic-electric guitar that elevates the classic Grand Auditorium design with modern innovation, premium tonewoods, and refined aesthetics. Built as a right-handed, 6-string instrument, this model delivers exceptional versatility, making it equally at home in the hands of fingerstyle players, strummers, and performers alike. Its Venetian cutaway enhances both comfort and upper-fret access, while the natural gloss finish across the top, back, and sides highlights the guitar’s elegant construction and tonal richness.

At the core of the 414ce’s sound is a solid Sitka spruce top paired with Indian rosewood back and sides—a time-honored tonewood combination known for its wide dynamic range and lush harmonic complexity. The spruce top provides clarity, projection, and responsiveness, while the rosewood contributes deep lows, sparkling highs, and a rich overtone presence. Internally, Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing with relief rout enhances sustain, improves intonation, and allows notes to resonate with greater consistency across the entire fretboard. The result is a guitar that sounds balanced, powerful, and incredibly articulate in any musical setting.

The neck is crafted from neo-tropical mahogany and shaped with a comfortable standard carve, offering a familiar and supportive feel for a wide range of playing styles. A satin neck finish ensures smooth playability, while the 25-1/2" scale length provides excellent string tension for clarity and projection. The fretboard, made from West African Crelicam ebony, is smooth and durable, adorned with faux pearl weathervane inlays that extend to the ebony peghead veneer for a cohesive and stylish look. A 1-3/4" nut width offers slightly more spacing, ideal for intricate fingerstyle work and precise fretting.

This Next Generation model introduces the Claria Acoustic Pickup System, delivering a clear, natural amplified tone that faithfully represents the guitar’s acoustic voice. Whether on stage or in the studio, the electronics provide excellent dynamic response and tonal transparency. The bridge, also crafted from West African Crelicam ebony, works in tandem with a black Tusq nut and white Micarta saddle to ensure optimal intonation, sustain, and tonal clarity.

Aesthetically, the 414ce balances tradition with subtle modern flair. Black body and fretboard binding frame the instrument cleanly, while a single-ring white rosette and firestripe pickguard add understated visual character. Taylor nickel tuners with nickel buttons provide reliable tuning stability, and the guitar comes strung with D’Addario XS coated phosphor bronze light strings (.012–.053), offering long-lasting tone and a comfortable playing feel. Black strap and end pins complete the instrument’s clean, professional look.

Housed in a Taylor deluxe brown hardshell case, the Next Generation 414ce (Manufacturer Part #A408002118402090000) is built for both protection and portability. With its blend of innovative bracing, premium materials, and stage-ready electronics, this guitar stands as a powerful and elegant tool for musicians seeking depth, clarity, and versatility in a modern acoustic-electric instrument.

Other specifications include:

• Number of Strings 6 String
• Orientation Right Handed
• Body Shape Grand Auditorium
• Bracing System Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Cutaway Venetian Cutaway
• Color Natural
• Electronics The Claria Acoustic Pickup System
• Case/Bag Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
• Top Wood Sitka Spruce
• Back/Side Wood Indian Rosewood
• Rosette White (.047") Single Ring
• Back Configuration 2-piece No Wedge
• Body Binding Black
• Armrest No
• Top Finish Gloss
• Back/Side Finish Gloss
• Neck Wood Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Profile Standard Carve
• Fretboard Inlay Faux Pearl Weathervane
• Fretboard Binding Black
• Neck Finish Satin
• Nut Width 1-3/4"
• Peghead Veneer Wood West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length 25-1/2"
• Peghead Inlay Faux Pearl Weathervane
• Peghead Type Paddle
• Peghead Binding None
• Peghead Finish Satin
• Bridge West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins West African Crelicam Ebony
• Strings D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Pickguard Firestripe
• Tuners Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• Strap Pin Black
• End Pin Black
• Manufacturer Part #A408002118402090000
• 4 lbs 10 oz
• #1202256018

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