The new generation of Taylor guitars comes with new features and will soon be available in stores.

We just had a meeting with Taylor Guitars at the 2026 NAMM show and got to see the new models.

The ones that fall in first are:

314ce Next Generation
414ce Next Generation
814ce Next Generation

New Next Generation:

1. Scalloped V-Class Bracing

This latest evolution of our award-winning V-Class voicing architecture enhances the top movement and responsiveness, yielding more warmth, power and open-string richness all while preserving the ear-pleasing pitch accuracy that V-Class is known for.

2.Action Control Neck

This player-friendly innovation contributes to a more resonant sound and easier-than-ever string height adjustability. A long-tenon neck joint improves tonal transfer with the body for added warmth and sustain, while the shimless action control feature allows quick, precise string-height adjustments with a simple turn of a bolt through the soundhole.

3.Claria™ Pickup System

Developed with input from performing artists and live sound engineers, Claria™ pairs a reimagined undersaddle piezo pickup with a new proprietary preamp to deliver easy, reliable amplified tone in any setting. Designed for versatility, its clear, natural voice can be shaped from lo-fi warmth to contemporary detail using the soundhole-mounted Volume, Mid-Contour and Tone controls.