The Future of Acoustic Sound: Taylor Guitars Expands Next Generation Grand Auditorium Line

Taylor Guitars continues to redefine acoustic performance with the expansion of its Next Generation Grand Auditorium lineup. Following the successful debut across the 300, 400 and 800 Series, the brand now brings its three core innovations to six additional series: 500, 600, 700, 900, Koa and Presentation.

What began as an evolution of Taylor’s most popular body shape has now become a full transformation — offering richer tone, greater responsiveness and unmatched versatility.

● ▶ A vision from the top

According to Andy Powers, CEO and Chief Designer of Taylor Guitars:

“The Grand Auditorium has always been one of our most versatile guitars, and these innovations take that flexibility even further. Every refinement is about giving players an instrument that responds to their touch, their ideas, and their music.”

● ▶ Three defining innovations

• Action Control Neck™
  Enhances sustain, warmth and resonance while allowing instant string height adjustment through the soundhole

• Scalloped V-Class® bracing
  Improves low-end response and top movement while maintaining pitch accuracy

• Claria™ System electronics
  Features an upgraded under-saddle pickup, proprietary preamp and intuitive controls

These features are now available across nine series and multiple tonewood combinations.

● ▶ 500 Series: warmth and versatility

Models include:

• 514ce — Mahogany / Western Red Cedar — $2,799

• Builder's Edition 514ce — Shamel Ash / Sitka Spruce — $3,399

• Builder's Edition 514ce Kona Burst — Shamel Ash / Sitka Spruce — $3,499

• Builder's Edition 524ce — Shamel Ash / Mahogany — $3,499

● ▶ 600 Series: refined maple tone

• 614ce — Big Leaf Maple / Torrefied Sitka Spruce — $3,499

● ▶ 700 Series: classic inspiration

• 714ce — Indian Rosewood / Western Red Cedar — $3,199

● ▶ 900 Series: premium expression

• Builder's Edition 914ce — Honduran Rosewood / Sinker Redwood — $6,999

• Builder's Edition 914ce — Indian Rosewood / Lutz Spruce — $5,999

● ▶ Koa Series: natural beauty

• K24ce — Figured Hawaiian Koa — $5,999

• Builder's Edition K24ce — Figured Hawaiian Koa — $6,499

• K24ce Special Edition — Select Hawaiian Koa — $4,499

● ▶ Presentation Series: ultimate craftsmanship

• PS14ce — Honduran Rosewood / Striped Sinker Redwood — $11,999

• PS54ce (12-string) — Honduran Rosewood / Adirondack Spruce — $12,199

   

● ▶ Final word

All Next Generation Grand Auditorium models are now available worldwide through authorized Taylor Guitars dealers.

A bold step forward in acoustic design — built for the next generation of players.