Taylor Next Generation 614ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Antique Blond

With the Next Generation 614ce Grand Auditorium, Taylor refines one of its most distinctive maple-bodied designs through a fresh tonal approach and modern performance upgrades. A torrefied Sitka spruce top delivers the warmth and responsiveness of a seasoned instrument, paired with figured big leaf maple back and sides that provide exceptional clarity and note separation. Inside, scalloped V-Class bracing with a relief rout enhances sustain, projection and harmonic balance while adding a touch of low-end depth to maple’s naturally articulate voice. Taylor’s innovative long-tenon Action Control neck strengthens the neck-to-body connection while allowing quick, precise setup adjustments, while a genuine West African ebony fingerboard provides smooth playability and articulate response. Together with Taylor’s all-new Claria pickup system, the Next Generation 614ce offers a versatile acoustic voice designed for both studio precision and stage performance.

Torrefied Sitka Spruce and Figured Big Leaf Maple for Clarity and Warmth

A torrefied Sitka spruce top gives the 614ce a mature, played-in response from the first strum, enhancing warmth, responsiveness and dynamic sensitivity. Paired with figured big leaf maple back and sides, the guitar produces exceptional articulation and note separation, allowing complex chords and fingerstyle passages to remain clear and balanced. Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing channels the top’s energy more efficiently, producing longer sustain, improved pitch consistency and a fuller low-end response. Additionally, the Grand Auditorium body shape offers versatile performance across playing styles, delivering ample projection for strumming while maintaining sensitivity for nuanced fingerpicking.

Long-Tenon Action Control Neck for Stability and Precise Adjustability

A neo-tropical mahogany neck carved to Taylor’s standard profile offers a comfortable, familiar feel, paired with a genuine West African ebony fingerboard that provides a smooth playing surface and crisp note articulation. Taylor’s forward-thinking long-tenon Action Control neck design strengthens the connection between neck and body to enhance warmth and energy transfer. At the same time, the Action Control system allows players to adjust string height quickly and accurately without removing the neck or loosening the strings, making precise setup changes easier than ever.

Claria Pickup System for Natural Amplified Tone

Taylor’s new Claria pickup system captures the natural character of the 614ce with impressive clarity and balance. A refined undersaddle piezo design paired with a proprietary preamp smooths the harshness often associated with traditional piezo systems while maintaining excellent dynamic response. Soundhole-mounted controls include volume and a versatile Mid-Contour knob, allowing players to shape their amplified tone easily for both solo performance and full-band settings.

Elegant Appointments and Stage-Ready Taylor Hardware

Refined appointments complement the 614ce’s tonal sophistication with understated elegance. Genuine West African ebony is used for the fingerboard, bridge and headstock overlay, providing durability and visual continuity throughout the instrument. A green abalone single-ring rosette and matching Wings inlay suite add a subtle flash of color that reflects stage lights beautifully without overpowering the guitar’s natural aesthetic. Taylor nickel tuning machines with matching nickel buttons provide smooth, reliable tuning stability, while a white Micarta saddle and black TUSQ nut ensure consistent string contact and precise intonation.

A Refined Evolution of the Maple-Bodied Grand Auditorium

With its torrefied spruce top, scalloped V-Class bracing and innovative long-tenon Action Control neck, the Taylor Next Generation 614ce represents a thoughtful evolution of one of Taylor’s most recognizable acoustic designs. The clarity of figured big leaf maple paired with modern construction refinements creates an instrument that is equally at home in the studio or on stage. Built in the USA and protected by a Taylor deluxe hardshell case, the Next Generation 614ce offers a compelling blend of tradition, innovation and performance-ready reliability.