{"product_id":"next-generation-414ce","title":"Taylor Next Generation 414ce Acoustic Electric Guitar Indian Rosewood \u0026 Sitka Spruce","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor 414ce represents a new chapter in acoustic guitar design — one where next-generation engineering meets the timeless warmth of premium tonewoods. Built around a Grand Auditorium body, it's the all-purpose workhorse that working musicians have always needed, now elevated with innovations that change how you play, sound, and connect with your instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAction Control Neck™ — Play It Your Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the 414ce's playability is Taylor's breakthrough \u003cstrong\u003eAction Control Neck™\u003c\/strong\u003e. This long-tenon neck joint doesn't just add sonic warmth and depth — it gives you the ability to make precise, on-the-fly string height adjustments without a trip to the shop. Whether you're dialing in low action for fast fingerpicking or raising it slightly for slide work, the Action Control Neck puts that control in your hands, exactly where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eClaria System — Your Amplified Voice, Perfected\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it's time to plug in, the \u003cstrong\u003eClaria System\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a natural, studio-quality amplified tone that honors the acoustic character of the guitar. The soundhole-mounted preamp features an intuitive \u003cstrong\u003eMid-Contour knob\u003c\/strong\u003e that lets you sculpt your midrange with precision — cutting through a live mix or sitting back in a studio blend with equal ease. From rehearsal to the main stage, the Claria System ensures your 414ce sounds as good amplified as it does unplugged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNext-Generation Tone, Built In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid rosewood back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top deliver the 414ce's signature voice: warm lows, pristine highs, and a slightly scooped midrange that sits beautifully in any mix. Scalloped \u003cstrong\u003eV-Class® bracing\u003c\/strong\u003e unlocks enhanced volume, sustain, and harmonic agreement across the entire fretboard — notes ring true from the open strings all the way up the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrafted to Perform\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Auditorium body — versatile across genres and playing styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid rosewood back \u0026amp; sides for warmth and lush overtones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Sitka spruce top for bold projection and clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalloped V-Class® bracing for volume, sustain, and low-end richness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction Control Neck™ for precise, adjustable playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaria System electronics with Mid-Contour control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss finish body, black binding, Weathervane inlays, firestripe pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes deluxe hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66768766238765,"sku":"A408002118402090000","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/2635\/7805\/files\/Taylor_Next_Generation_414ce_close_up.jpg?v=1779901272","url":"https:\/\/veraguitars.com\/products\/next-generation-414ce","provider":"VERA Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}