Taylor 814ce Next Generation electro acoustic guitar Action control neck, Claria pickup +case

Chris (MD, Guitar Mania) says:
“Latest version (launched 2026) of one of the BEST quality guitars money can buy! Features the ‘armrest carve’ previously only featured on the Builders Edition series and offers increased comfort to an already luxurious feeling guitar. Typical low-action as you’ve come to expect and beautiful tone and looks, it’s easy to fall in love with these guitars. As with ALL Taylor guitars here at Guitar Mania every one goes through our workshop so that Jon (one of the UK’s most highly regarded and experienced Taylor Technician) checks it over and makes any adjustments necessary, ensuring that our guitars play as good as they can. Keep an eye on the humidity and you can look forward to a low-action for life! This guitar HAS to be on your shopping list if you are looking for the best sounding, best playing, and arguably the best looking guitar you can buy for your money. ”

More info (From Taylor):
With a long history of inspiring players across genres and styles, Taylor’s flagship Grand Auditorium now showcases even more player-focused design elements. This model sports the beloved pairing of Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce, which yield a lush overtone profile to complement top-end clarity and a rich bass range. Inside, our scalloped V-Class bracing framework dials up more power, longer sustain and improved harmony between notes all the way up the fretboard. Other upgrades include a radius-style rosewood armrest, the long-tenon Action Control Neck for unmatched adjustability and resonance, and new Claria electronics, which feature soundhole-mounted controls and a mid-contour knob that makes it easy to dial in the perfect amplified sound. Other details include Element fretboard inlays, a rosewood pickguard, maple binding and a full-body gloss finish. It ships with a deluxe hardshell case.

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.

Claria™ Pickup System
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.