Taylor Next Generation 514ce - Cedar & Mahogany #1202256008

The Taylor Next Generation 514ce in Cedar and Mahogany offers a voice that feels immediately familiar yet unmistakably refined, blending warmth, responsiveness, and modern precision into a deeply expressive instrument. Its Western Red Cedar top delivers a rich, played-in character from the first touch, rewarding a light hand with blooming overtones and a soft, articulate attack. Paired with neo-tropical mahogany back and sides, the result is a focused midrange, controlled low end, and a woody clarity that makes every note feel grounded and alive.

Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing with relief rout elevates the entire experience, enhancing sustain and harmonic agreement across the fretboard while preserving the natural warmth cedar is known for. Whether you are fingerpicking intricate passages or laying into fuller chord work, the guitar responds with balance and composure, never losing its musicality.

The Grand Auditorium body with a Venetian cutaway offers both comfort and versatility, making it equally at home on stage, in the studio, or on the couch. The satin-finished neo-tropical mahogany neck, shaped with Taylor’s Action Control Neck and long-tenon joint, provides a smooth, fast feel while allowing for precise, long-term adjustability. At just over four pounds, the instrument feels effortlessly playable without sacrificing substance.

Visually, this 514ce carries a quiet sophistication. The gloss body finish highlights the organic beauty of the tonewoods, while the green abalone single ring rosette and Meridian inlays on both the fingerboard and headstock add a refined shimmer without overwhelming the aesthetic. West African Crelicam ebony is used throughout, from the fingerboard and bridge to the headstock veneer, bringing a sense of cohesion and durability to the build.

Equipped with the Claria acoustic pickup system, this guitar translates its nuanced voice with clarity and balance when amplified, making it a reliable partner for live performance or recording.

The Next Generation 514ce is not about excess or flash. It is about feel, response, and connection. It invites you in, meets you where you are as a player, and gives back more the longer you stay.

Other specifications include:

• Western Red Cedar Top
• Neo-Tropical Mahogany Back & Sides
• Scalloped V Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Venetian Cutaway
• Green Abalone Single Ring Rosette
• White Body Binding
• Gloss Body Finish
• Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck
• West African Crelicam Ebony Fingerboard
• Green Abalone Meridian Fingerboard Inlay
• Black Fingerboard Binding
• Satin Neck Finish
• West African Crelicam Ebony Bridge
• West African Crelicam Ebony Headstock Veneer
• Green Abalone Meridian Headstock Inlay
• Gloss Headstock Finish
• Action Control Neck with Long-Tenon Joint
• The Claria Acoustic Pickup System Electronics
• 25-1/2" Scale Length
• 1-3/4" Nut Width
• 4 lb 4 oz
• Taylor Stock Code A505002118400110000
• #1202256008

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