Taylor 814ce 2026 Next-Gen Grand Auditorium (New)

We’re excited to unveil a trio of refinements to select Grand Auditorium
models within our Standard and Builder’s Edition Collections as part
of our 2026 lineup. The design revamp features:

• Our patented long-tenon Action Control Neck
• A new scalloped profile for our V-Class bracing architecture
• All-new Claria System acoustic electronics

These next-generation Grand Auditorium models debut within Taylor’s bestselling 800 Series and include both Standard and Builder’s Edition models. The new features deliver a notable step forward in tone, feel and live performance versatility, reaffirming the Grand Auditorium as the defining shape of modern acoustic
expression.

Here are highlights of each new feature, followed by specific model
details within each series.

Long-Tenon Action Control Neck:
Enhanced warmth. Effortless adjustability.
Debuting on the Gold Label Collection in 2025, our innovative new
neck design now comes to the Grand Auditorium. 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:
Fuller low end and more open-string richness
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. As chief designer
Andy Powers puts it: “It’s as if you married the low-end response of
traditional flattops with the strong midrange and top-end presence
of V-Class.”

Claria System Acoustic Electronics:
Easy, reliable amplified tone for any live setting
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 consistent, stage-
ready tone that’s easy to shape for any setting — from solo café gigs
to large-venue performances.

Specs:

Body Shape Grand: Auditorium Bracing System Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout

Cutaway: Venetian

Color: Natural

Electronics: Taylor Claria

Top Wood: Sitka Spruce

Back / Side Wood: Indian Rosewood

Rosette: Green Abalone Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole

Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge

Body Binding: Pale Non-figured Hard Rock Maple

Armrest: Radius Indian Rosewood

Top Finish: Gloss

Back / Side Finish: Gloss

Neck Wood: Neo-tropical Mahogany

Nut Width: 1-3/4"

Neck Profile: Standard Carve

Neck Finish: Satin

Scale Length: 25-1/2"

Backstrap: None

Peghead Type: Paddle

Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

Peghead Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Element

Peghead Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony

Peghead Finish: Gloss

Fretboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Element

Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony

Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony

Nut & Saddle: Black TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle

Pick Guard: Indian Rosewood

Tuners: Taylor Smoked Nickel with Smoked Nickel Buttons

Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony with Green Abalone Dots

Strap Pin: Black

End Pin: Black

Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)

Case: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case