Taylor Next Gen 414ce with Action Control Neck and Claria System electronics

HUGE things are happening at Taylor Guitars. Taylor Guitars is introducing new, Next Generation versions of many USA made guitars as they move into 2026. These new versions of their guitars will feature the following changes – they call the ABC’s of 2026:

Action Control Neck: Next Generation models feature the Action Control Neck that debuted with the Gold Label Collection of guitars for the ultimate in adjustability.

Bracing: Next Gen models come with SCALLOPED V-Class Bracing, adding more depth in the low end while preserving the projection, sustain, and pitch accuracy V-Class bracing provides.

Claria System electronics: This new pickup system reimagines the under-saddle piezo pickup to deliver consistent plug-and-play acoustic tone in any setting featuring Volume, Tone and Mid-Contour controls on the soundhole-mounted pre-amp.

Long-Tenon Action Control Neck
Enhanced warmth. Effortless adjustability. Debuting on the Gold Label Collection in 2025, their 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.

414ce
Solid rosewood and Sitka spruce, together with Taylor's versatile Grand Auditorium shape, translate into a classic workhorse instrument for fans of rosewood’s deep lows and sparkling highs. Scalloped V-Class bracing and the long-tenon neck add more warmth and richness across the tonal spectrum, especially in the mids. Gigging players will love the onboard Claria electronics, which make it easy to shape their amplified sound for any performance setting.