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Next Generation
Next Generation

The Next Generation Grand Auditoriums Have Arrived

A thoughtful evolution of Taylor’s flagship body style. New bracing, the Action Control Neck, and the all-new Claria™ pickup system set a new benchmark for tone, playability, and performance.

Scalloped V-Class Bracing
1. Scalloped V-Class Bracing
Action Control Neck
2. Action Control Neck
Claria Pickup System
3. Claria Pickup System

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.

Andy Powers Explains His Next Generation Inspiration

Chief guitar designer Andy Powers shares how Taylor’s passion for continual improvement and commitment to serving players’ musical needs led to the Next Generation of Taylor instruments.