Taylor Next Generation 914ce Lutz Spruce Builders Edition Electro Acoustic Guitar in Kona Edgeburst

Boasting eye-catching visual details to complement its player-focused contours, the Next Generation Builder's Edition 914ce takes signature Taylor playability and artistry to the next level. This Grand Auditorium features a solid spruce top paired with Indian rosewood back and sides, a time-tested tonewood combo that yields a richly textured voice with clear trebles, rumbling lows and a slight scoop in the midrange, all framed by lush harmonic overtones that bloom as notes sustain out. Inside, our scalloped V-Class bracing adds even more power, warmth and open-string expressiveness, while the long-tenon Action Control Neck enhances resonance and makes it easy to dial in the perfect feel in minutes. As a 900 Series model, this guitar is dressed to impress with a package of wood and shell details, including Belle Fleur inlays in paua and mother-of-pearl, a paua rosette, black/paua/black edge trim, and koa fretboard and peghead purfling. Gotoh 510 tuners in antique gold, a Kona Edgeburst for the back and sides, and a full-body gloss finish complete the appointment suite.

• Long-Tenon Action Control Neck -The long-tenon neck joint improves the neck-to-body connection, adding warmth and depth to the guitar’s voice. At the same time, the Action Control feature makes adjusting string height quicker and more precise than ever — no need to remove strings or the neck. Players can dial in their preferred setup in seconds and adapt on the fly to changing styles or shifting climate conditions. It’s the ultimate fusion of tone, stability and setup convenience.
• Scalloped V-Class Bracing - The latest evolution of Taylor’s V-Class bracing introduces a scalloped profile that unlocks a warmer low end and richer open-string resonance, while preserving the balance, pitch accuracy and projection that define V-Class. The guitars are now seasoned with a touch of low-end depth that adds more fullness to the voice.
• Claria System Acoustic Electronics - Developed with extensive input from touring artists and live sound engineers, Taylor’s new Claria System reimagines the under-saddle piezo pickup to deliver consistent plug-and-play acoustic tone in any setting. A proprietary preamp tames the harshness of traditional piezos and incorporates soundhole-mounted controls: Volume, Tone and a versatile Mid-Contour knob. The result is a consistent, stage-ready tone that’s easy to shape for any setting — from solo café gigs to large-venue performances.

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Body Top: Lutz Spruce
• Body Back: Indian Rosewood
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Body Binding: No Binding; Chamfered Edges
• Rosette: Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Cutaway: Bevelled Cutaway

Neck

• Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Inlays: Belle Fleur, Mother of Pearl
• Neck Finish: Satin

Peghead

• Nut Width: 1-3/4”
• Scale Length: 25-1/2”
• Peghead Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Inlay: Belle Fleur, Mother of Pearl
• Peghead Finish: Gloss

Other

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Nut: TUSQ
• Saddle: Micarta
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold with Antique Gold Buttons
• Electronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Guitar Case: Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case