{"product_id":"taylor-next-generation-814ce-grand-auditorium-acoustic-electric-guitar","title":"Taylor Next-Gen 814ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSitka Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Claria™ Pickup System Electronics | Venetian Cutaway | Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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, Taylor's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile Grand Auditorium with broad cross-genre utility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndian rosewood and spruce yield balanced, textured voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalloped V-Class bracing adds more volume and sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction Control Neck makes string height adjustments quick and easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Claria electronics and hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Comfort, Tone and Style Meet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor's most recognizable Grand Auditorium blends versatility with bold, sparkling tone and a seamless playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-4\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Grand Auditorium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/taylor-grand-auditorium-feature_f04b6aa7-dd27-4b6e-a7d4-890cb4d94d45.jpg?v=1732756999\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-8\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrand Auditorium Body:\u003c\/b\u003e Taylor's most popular and versatile body shape, the mid-size Grand Auditorium arrived in 1994 bearing refined proportions that fell between a Dreadnought and Grand Concert. While the bigger Dreadnought was traditionally considered a flatpicker’s guitar and the smaller Grand Concert catered to fingerstylists, the GA was designed to deliver on both fronts. The shape produced an original acoustic voice that was big enough to handle medium-strength picking and strumming, yet with impressive balance across the tonal spectrum, especially in the midrange, producing clear, well-defined notes that suited both strumming and fingerstyle playing. The GA’s overall presence tracks well with other instruments both in a studio mix and on stage, and singer-songwriters have embraced its utility both for composing and traveling with one guitar. Many people want a single guitar that can cover a variety of styles, which is why the GA continues to be Taylor's bestselling shape. If you want a great all-purpose guitar, the multi-dimensional GA won’t let you down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrand Auditorium Body Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e Body Length: 20\" \/ Body Width: 16\" \/ Body Depth: 4 5\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/taylor-indian-rosewood-feature_7d35ddde-50d9-44a3-a553-e0f67a28de83.jpg?v=1733177364\" alt=\"Indian Rosewood Body Wood\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndian Rosewood Body Wood:\u003c\/b\u003e Indian rosewood’s sweeping frequency range at both ends of the tonal spectrum has made it one of the most popular and musically rich tonewoods. Its deep lows can assert a throaty growl, while bright, sparkling treble notes ring out with bell-like, high-fidelity clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSound:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the most popular and traditional guitar woods of all time, rosewood takes the basic sonic thumbprint of mahogany (which has a strong midrange) and expands it in both directions. Rosewood sounds deeper in the low end and brighter on the top end (one might describe the treble notes as zesty, sparkly or sizzly, with more articulation). If you look at its frequency range visually, rosewood would appear to be more scooped in the middle, yielding less midrange bloom than mahogany. Like mahogany, rosewood’s vintage heritage has helped firmly establish its acoustic legacy. It’s a great sound in part because Taylor knows that sound. In some music circles in which preserving the traditional sound helps bring a sense of authenticity to the music — certain strains of Americana, for example — rosewood has an iconic status. Also like mahogany, rosewood is a versatile tonewood, which has contributed to its popularity. One can fingerpick it, strum it and flatpick it. It’s very consistent, so players can usually rely on it to deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoes Well With\u003c\/b\u003e: Most applications. If you like a guitar with fuller low end and brighter treble (bluegrassers, for instance), rosewood will do the trick. Its high-end sizzle and clear articulation will benefit players with “dark hands”. If you’re looking for a traditional acoustic sound, a rosewood Dreadnought or Grand Auditorium is right up your alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/03032025-Taylor-ENV-Gold_20Label-Action_20Control_20Neck-Neck_2002-Long_20Tenon_20_283_29.jpg?v=1753930227\" alt=\"Action Control Neck\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLong-Tenon Neck Joint:\u003c\/b\u003e Taylor's proprietary long-tenon design features a tenon that protrudes beyond the neck heel and extends deeper into a precision-routed pocket in the body’s neck block. This changes the wood coupling in a way that’s comparable to traditional guitar necks. The long tenon increases the stiffness of the heel, which translates into more low-end resonance and a deeper, warmer, more open sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstant Action Control:\u003c\/b\u003e The Action Control Neck refines the micro-adjustability of Taylor's standard neck design with a new shimless design that allows a player to make easy, quick micro-adjustments to dial in the string height for any situation. You don’t have to remove the neck or even the strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Sitka Spruce Top Wood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/taylor-sitka-spruce-feature_d6df8be5-ee5d-46e4-b9be-d5e7cdf8c007.jpg?v=1732757145\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSitka Spruce Top Wood:\u003c\/b\u003e As a guitar soundboard, or top, Sitka spruce is the tonewood standard of the modern era. It’s used on 85-90 percent of the guitars that Taylor makes. Its combination of strength and elasticity translates into a broad dynamic range, yielding crisp articulation and allowing for everything from aggressive strumming and flatpicking to fingerpicking. Sitka spruce is Bob Taylor’s personal favorite for an all-around great guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoes Well With:\u003c\/b\u003e All styles of guitars and players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/09112025-TAYLOR-ENV-CLARIA_20PICKUP_20SYSTEM8114_jpg.webp?v=1767911202\" alt=\"Claria™ Pickup System\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-8\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaria™ Pickup System:\u003c\/b\u003e Taylor's Claria™ System combines a reimagined under-saddle piezo pickup with a proprietary preamp. Designed to deliver easy plug-and-play acoustic sound in any setting, it was refined alongside live sound engineers, guitar players, and recording professionals in real-world settings over several years. Crafted for reliability and versatility, Claria™ delivers clear, natural sound and features a wide range of tone-shaping control, making it easy to dial in old-school lo-fi warmth, pristine modern detail, and everything in between. Taylor's designers talk about Claria’s™ development and why it will appeal to players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaria™ Controls: Volume, Mid Contour \u0026amp; Tone:\u003c\/b\u003eCentral to the Claria™ System design are the simple tone-shaping controls featuring three knobs located discretely in the soundhole: Volume, Mid Contour and Tone. Watch and discover how you can unlock a sweeping range of acoustic sounds with simple tweaks, allowing you to plug in and play with the amplified tone you want in any scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/taylor-venetian-cutaway-feature_5bf2316b-8782-4cce-9e1e-6279f287547c.jpg?v=1730669019\" alt=\"314ce Studio SEB Venetian Cutaway\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVenetian Cutaway:\u003c\/b\u003e 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. The Grand Concert and Grand Auditorium have a steeper slope, while the Dreadnought is a bit flatter. Taylor's Grand Concert nylon-string models also feature a subtle, flatter slope, while Taylor's 200 Series cutaway models incorporate their flattest slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"col-sm\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Strings:6 String\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: Right Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Grand Auditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing System: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutaway: Venetian Cutaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: Claria™ Pickup System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase\/Bag: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBody\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Wood: Sitka Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack\/Side Wood: Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette: Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding: Rock Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmrest: Radius Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Finish: Gloss 4.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack\/Side Finish: Gloss 4.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: Standard Carve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"col-sm\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003ePeghead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Type: Paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pins: West African Ebony with Green Abalone Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Indian Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Taylor Smoked Nickel with Smoked Nickel Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Pin: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd Pin: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47378986238119,"sku":"A80600211840007A000","price":3999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2249\/files\/1_daa431c3-1114-4fbe-b8ad-d4f9d717a9d9.jpg?v=1765513000","url":"https:\/\/www.bananas.com\/products\/taylor-next-generation-814ce-grand-auditorium-acoustic-electric-guitar","provider":"Bananas At Large Inc.® Musical Instruments \u0026 Pro Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}