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Description

The Next Generation PS14ce Grand Auditorium represents the pinnacle of Taylor’s modern guitar design, pairing rare tonewoods with the company’s most refined construction techniques and luxurious appointments. A responsive sinker redwood top meets Honduran rosewood back and sides to produce a rich, overtone-laden voice with deep piano-like lows, complex mids and shimmering highs. Inside, scalloped V-Class bracing with a relief rout enhances sustain, projection and harmonic balance, helping the guitar maintain exceptional clarity across the fretboard. Taylor’s long-tenon Action Control neck strengthens the neck-to-body connection while allowing quick, precise setup adjustments, paired with a genuine West African ebony fingerboard for smooth playability and articulate response. Elegant details—including the California Vine inlay suite and a radius ebony armrest finish—complete a guitar that stands among the most sophisticated instruments in Taylor’s lineup.

Sinker Redwood and Honduran Rosewood for Depth, Power and Harmonic Complexity

A sinker redwood top forms the tonal heart of the PS14ce, prized for its remarkable responsiveness and rich overtone character. Sliced from old-growth redwood logs reclaimed from Northern California rivers, this rare tonewood reacts quickly to subtle touch while producing a warm, mature voice that rewards expressive playing. Paired with Honduran rosewood back and sides, the guitar develops powerful low-end depth, layered mids and sparkling highs with exceptional sustain. Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing with a relief rout helps organize the instrument’s resonance, extending sustain and improving pitch accuracy while adding fullness to the guitar’s naturally complex voice.

Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck and Ebony Fingerboard for Smooth, Stable Playability

A neo-tropical mahogany neck carved to Taylor’s standard profile provides a comfortable and familiar feel that supports fluid playing across styles. The genuine West African ebony fingerboard offers a smooth surface and crisp note articulation, enhancing both clarity and durability. Taylor’s long-tenon Action Control Neck design strengthens the neck-to-body connection while allowing players to adjust string height quickly and precisely without removing the neck or loosening the strings.

Claria Pickup System for Natural Amplified Tone

Taylor’s advanced new Claria pickup system captures the PS14ce’s complex acoustic voice with impressive clarity and balance. A refined undersaddle design paired with a proprietary preamp smooths the harshness often associated with traditional piezo pickups while preserving dynamic response. Soundhole-mounted controls include volume and a versatile Mid-Contour knob, allowing players to shape their amplified tone easily for both solo performances and full-band environments.

Presentation Series Appointments With California Vine Inlays and Ebony Armrest

The PS14ce reflects Taylor’s Presentation Series pedigree with elegant appointments and player-focused comfort features. The intricate California Vine inlay suite crafted from mother-of-pearl and paua winds across the genuine West African ebony fingerboard and headstock, adding a signature visual flourish. Ebony binding and a Shaded Edgeburst finish highlight the dramatic grain of the Honduran rosewood body. Lastly, a radius ebony armrest enhances comfort during long playing sessions, while Gotoh 510 antique gold tuners provide smooth, precise tuning stability.

A Flagship Taylor Built for Premium Tone, Comfort and Artistry

With its rare tonewood pairing, refined V-Class architecture and exceptional Presentation Series appointments, the Next Generation PS14ce stands as a showcase of Taylor’s highest level of craftsmanship. From the Grand Auditorium body shape nad responsive sinker redwood top to the elegant California Vine inlays and modern neck design, every element reflects a commitment to tonal excellence and refined playability. Supplied with a Taylor Deluxe hardshell case, the exquisite PS14ce is both a world-class performance instrument and a true heirloom-quality guitar.

Taylor Next Generation PS14ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Shaded Edge Burst
Taylor Next Generation PS14ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Shaded Edge Burst
Taylor Next Generation PS14ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Shaded Edge Burst

Features

  • Flagship Presentation Series Grand Auditorium featuring rare sinker redwood and Honduran rosewood tonewoods
  • Sinker redwood top delivers exceptional responsiveness and a warm, overtone-rich voice
  • Honduran rosewood back and sides add deep lows, complex mids and shimmering high-end clarity
  • Scalloped V-Class bracing with relief rout enhances sustain, projection and pitch accuracy
  • Taylor long-tenon Action Control mahogany neck strengthens neck-to-body connection and allows quick, precise action adjustments
  • Genuine West African ebony fingerboard provides smooth playability and articulate note attack
  • Claria pickup system captures the guitar’s natural acoustic voice with clarity and dynamic balance
  • California Vine inlay suite in mother-of-pearl and paua adds elegant Presentation Series artistry
  • Radius ebony armrest enhances comfort during extended playing sessions
  • Gotoh 510 antique gold tuners deliver smooth, precise tuning stability
  • Gloss Shaded Edgeburst finish highlights the dramatic grain of the Honduran rosewood body
  • Includes Taylor deluxe hardshell case for premium protection and transport

Specs

General
  • Product type: Acoustic-electric guitar
  • Series: Presentation Series
  • Model: PS14ce
Body
  • Body style: Grand Auditorium
  • Cutaway: Venetian
  • Top wood: Sinker redwood
  • Back and sides wood: Honduran rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: Scalloped V-Class bracing with relief rout
  • Binding: Ebony
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Pickguard: Indian rosewood with California Vine inlay
Neck
  • Neck profile: Taylor standard profile
  • Neck wood: Neo-tropical mahogany
  • Neck finish: Satin
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Fingerboard wood: Genuine West African ebony
  • Inlays: California Vine Suite, mother-of-pearl and paua
  • Number of frets: 20
Hardware
  • Bridge wood: Genuine West African ebony
  • Saddle material: White Micarta
  • Nut material: Black TUSQ
  • Nut width: 1.75"
  • Tuning machines: Gotoh 510 antique gold with antique gold buttons
  • Radius armrest: Genuine West African ebony
Electronics
  • Pickup system: Taylor Claria
  • Controls: Volume, Mid-Contour, Tone
Other
  • Case: Taylor deluxe brown hardshell
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Number of strings: 6

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