The classic cedar/rosewood tonewood coupling returns to our standard lineup with the Next Generation 714ce, serving up warm, textured tone in a versatile package. This all-purpose Grand Auditorium features back and sides of Indian rosewood paired with a Western Red cedar top, with our scalloped V-Class bracing inside to dial up more volume, sustain and open-string resonance. Together with the long-tenon Action Control Neck, the result is a lush, warm, touch-sensitive response with clear trebles, throaty lows and a mellow, round character across the frequency spectrum, all tied together with a blooming overtone profile.

Players will appreciate the simple adjustability of the innovative neck joint, while our new Claria electronics make it remarkably easy to plug in and produce rich, adaptable amplified tone for live settings. The Next Generation 714ce sports crisp white body binding, a green abalone rosette with black and white accents, a Reflections inlay suite in green abalone, gold tuning machines, a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard, and a full-body natural gloss finish.

Overview

• Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric inspired by original Bob Taylor designs
• Cedar top for warm, mellow tones and touch sensitivity
• Rosewood body yields rich overtones and sonic balance
• Modern Taylor neck offers easy, relaxed fretting
• Features LR Baggs Element VTC pickup

Grand Auditorium - Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.

Action Control Neck - Building on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment.

Western Red Cedar - A true performer for those with a lighter touch, cedar tops yield extra warmth and pair nicely with mahogany and rosewood.

Indian Rosewood - The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever.

Claria™ Pickup System - Built for reliability and versatility, Claria offers intuitive tone shaping that helps players dial in the tone they want wherever they plug in. Whether you’re performing solo, playing with a band, or even plugging in to record at home, Claria makes it easy to get a natural, adaptable amplified voice. 

Venetian Cutaway - The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body.

Specifications

Highlights

• Number of Strings: 6 String
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Bracing System: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
• Electronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System
• Case/Bag: Deluxe Taylor Hardshell Case

Body

• Top Wood: Western Red Cedar
• Back/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood
• Rosette: Green Abalone Single Ring
• Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge
• Body Binding: White
• Armrest: None
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Binding: Black
• Neck Finish: Satin

Peghead

• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Gloss

Other

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony with Green Abalone Dots
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Tuners: Taylor Gold with Gold Buttons
• Strap Pin: Black
• End Pin: Black

For more information, visit our warranties page.

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