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414ce Next Generation Natural Grand Auditorium

414ce Next Generation Natural Grand Auditorium

Regular price 2.845,00 €VAT incl.
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Essential Information About the Taylor 414ce Guitar (2026)



  • Grand Auditorium shape with cutaway: studio/stage versatility and playing comfort.

  • New Action Control Neck with long tenon: quick action adjustment without removing the strings.

  • V-Class bracing with "scalloped" profile: fuller bass, enhanced sustain and intonation.

  • Claria System electronics: redesigned under-saddle pickup, Volume/Tone/Mid-Contour controls at the edge of the soundhole.



At the Heart of the 400 Series, a Reference Grand Auditorium


The 414ce 2026 continues the legacy of Taylor's iconic Grand Auditorium models by introducing three major performance-focused upgrades. In the 400 Series (Indian rosewood/Sitka spruce), it features new aesthetic attributes- "Weathervane" inlays, black purflings, and a white rosette accented with black & white purflings-while maintaining the "workhorse instrument" spirit of Taylor's most versatile models.

For Whom and Which Styles?


Designed for intermediate players as well as professionals, the 414ce covers a wide range: modern picking, pop/folk strumming, acoustic rock accompaniment, and more nuanced solo playing. The Action Control neck facilitates precise action adjustment according to style (alternate tunings, fingerstyle, or pick playing), while the Claria System ensures reliable direct sound capture from coffeehouse gigs to large stages.

Sound


The solid Sitka spruce top delivers generous dynamics and ample headroom, while the solid Indian rosewood provides deep lows, sparkling highs, and a natural midrange scoop. The "scalloped" V-Class bracing adds warmth in the low end without sacrificing projection or note clarity in tuning. The new long-tenon neck-body joint enhances vibrational coupling for increased warmth and sustain. Plugged in, the Claria System electronics provide a balanced and controlled output: the Mid-Contour knob shapes the body of the sound for instant mix integration.

Technical specifications

ShapeGrand Auditorium with cutaway for easier access to the upper frets.
Topsolid Sitka spruce.
Back & sidessolid Indian rosewood.
BracingV-Class with "scalloped" profile for greater depth and richness on open strings.
Finish & aesthetic appointmentsblack purflings; white rosette accented with black & white purflings; "Weathervane" inlays.
DesignAction Control Neck with long tenon, integrated action adjustment without removing strings.
Scale length25.5" / 648 mm.
Nut width1.75" / 44.5 mm.
Fretboard radius15" / 381 mm.
Frets20; easier access thanks to the cutaway.
Bridgeebony; compensated saddle for precise intonation.
Tunersoil-bath, high tuning stability.
Strap Locksinstalled strap buttons.
SystemClaria System with redesigned under-saddle pickup and proprietary preamp.
ControlsVolume, Tone, Mid-Contour (mounted at the soundhole).
Connectivity6.35 mm jack output; stable and silent plug-and-play signal.
Series400 Series (2026); 6-string 414ce model.
Recommended usestage, recording, and daily playing thanks to the Grand Auditorium's versatility.

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