Taylor GA Next Generation Builders Edition Acoustic Electric Mahogany Shamel Ash in Tobacco Kona Burst w/Case - 514CEBEMATKBNG

Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Next Generation Acoustic Electric w/Case

Premium Builder’s Edition comfort with Sitka clarity, Shamel ash warmth and Claria electronics

Overview

The Taylor Builder's Edition 514ce Next Generation Acoustic Electric delivers a warm, powerful Grand Auditorium voice with exceptional comfort and refined modern performance features. A solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, projection and dynamic range, while Shamel ash back and sides add depth, punchy mids and a rich, resonant character. With Scalloped V-Class bracing, Taylor’s Action Control Neck, Claria electronics and Builder’s Edition ergonomic details, this model is designed for players who want expressive acoustic tone, smooth playability and confident stage-ready versatility.

Features

The Sitka spruce and Shamel ash tonewood pairing gives this guitar a strong, balanced voice with crisp trebles, focused mids and a resonant low end. Sitka spruce responds well to a wide range of playing styles, from delicate fingerstyle to fuller strumming, while Shamel ash contributes warmth, clarity and a dry, woody character that keeps the guitar articulate and musical.

Taylor’s Next Generation design adds Scalloped V-Class bracing with a relief rout to enhance volume, sustain, warmth and open-string resonance. The Action Control Neck brings added practicality to the playing experience, combining a long-tenon neck joint with a patented adjustment system that allows precise string-height microadjustment for dialing in the feel you prefer.

As a Builder’s Edition model, this 514ce is built around comfort as much as sound. The beveled armrest, beveled cutaway and chamfered body edges create a smoother, more relaxed feel against the player, while the Claria Acoustic Pickup System provides Volume, Mid-Contour and Tone controls for shaping amplified sound in live settings. Compass inlays, premium Taylor appointments and an included deluxe hardshell case complete a guitar made for serious players who value tone, feel and refinement.

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6 string
• Orientation: Right handed
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top Wood: Sitka spruce
• Back and Sides: Shamel ash
• Neck Wood: Neo-tropical mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam ebony
• Bracing System: Scalloped V-Class bracing with relief rout
• Neck Design: Action Control Neck
• Cutaway: Beveled cutaway
• Electronics: Taylor Claria Acoustic Pickup System
• Controls: Volume, Mid-Contour and Tone
• Inlays: Compass
• Comfort Features: Beveled armrest, beveled cutaway and chamfered body edges
• Case: Deluxe hardshell case included

Why you should buy this

The Builder's Edition 514ce Next Generation is an excellent choice for players who want a warm, clear and comfortable Taylor with premium performance-focused features. The Sitka spruce top and Shamel ash body produce a voice with depth, richness and definition, while Scalloped V-Class bracing and the Action Control Neck help the guitar feel responsive, resonant and easy to personalize. With Builder’s Edition comfort contours, Claria electronics and a deluxe hardshell case, this is a refined acoustic electric built for players who want a guitar that feels as inspiring as it sounds.