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Taylor Guitars 214ce Grand Auditorium Sitka/Rosewood Acoustic Guitar w/ES-2, Gig Bag
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Grand Auditorium guitars from the 200 Series have always been a hit with players of all skill levels and styles, and the latest edition of the 214ce brings more of the crisp acoustic tone and smooth feel that musicians have come to expect from a Taylor. Layered Indian rosewood forms the back and sides here, with a solid Sitka spruce top that helps this guitar produce vibrant highs and a resonant, warm low end. That tonal balance makes this guitar an all purpose musical tool, versatile enough to pump out powerful cowboy chords and articulate enough to perform beautifully in more subtle styles such as flatpicking or fingerpicking. Appointments include crisp white binding, a three-ring rosette, and a Venetian cutaway for easy access to the higher notes on the fretboard. The guitar ships with ES2 electronics for organic, clean tone in amplified situations, and comes with a sturdy padded gig bag.
Specs
Body Style: Grand Auditorium
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Top Finish: Satin
Body Wood: Layered Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut/Micarta Saddle
Bracing: Forward Shifted Pattern
Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
Pickguard: Tortoise
Fretboard Wood: West African Ebony
Number of Frets: 20
Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome
Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
Case: Gig Bag included
Specs
Body Style: Grand Auditorium
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Top Finish: Satin
Body Wood: Layered Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut/Micarta Saddle
Bracing: Forward Shifted Pattern
Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
Pickguard: Tortoise
Fretboard Wood: West African Ebony
Number of Frets: 20
Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome
Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
Case: Gig Bag included
Specifications
| Acoustic Pickup Type: | Behind the Saddle Piezo |
| Back & Sides: | Layered Rosewood |
| Back/Sides Finish: | Satin |
| Binding: | Black/White/Black |
| Body Colour: | Natural |
| Body Finish: | Satin |
| Body Shape: | Grand Auditorium |
| Bracing: | X Bracing Forward-Shifted |
| Bridge Material: | West African Ebony |
| Bridge Style: | Modern Belly |
| Case/Gigbag: | Structured Gigbag |
| Country of Origin: | Mexico |
| Cutaway: | Venetian |
| Fingerboard: | West African Ebony |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Dot Italian Acrylic |
| Fret Profile: | Medium |
| Fretboard Radius: | 15" / 381 mm |
| Instrument Size: | Full |
| Neck Body Join: | Taylor Proprietary Bolt-on |
| Neck Body Join-Fret: | 14th Fret |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape: | Taylor Standard Carve |
| Number of Frets: | 20 |
| Number of Strings: | 6 |
| Nut Material: | Nubone |
| Nut Width: | 1.6875" / 43.86 mm |
| Orientation: | Right |
| Pickguard: | Yes |
| Pickup/Preamp: | Taylor Expression System 2 |
| Preamp EQ: | Yes |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| String Gauge: | 0.12-0.53 Light |
| String Type: | Steel |
| Top Material: | Sitka Spruce |
| Tuner: | No |
| Tuning Machines: | Diecast-Chrome |
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A fantastic workhorse for anyone 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brampton, Ontario
I picked up my 214CE after stopping at the Vaudreuil store to kill some time while visiting my parents. I had ZERO intention of buying a guitar and after 45 minutes of playing it in the store I could not leave this beauty behind.
I own a Gibson J45 standard and Hummingbird original.and picked up a limited edition 314CE and a D18 that day before trying this. I was just BLOWN away by the tone that this thing had. The build quality was MILES ahead of my J45. Tone-wise this thing was the perfect cross between my J45 and a Martin with abit more sparkle. The tone from this guitar just filled the room and I couldn’t believe a laminate back and side guitar could sound this way. The rosewood sides give this guitar lots of warmth and a nice dark tone while the Sitka top has amazing projection. This is a super versatile guitar that offers something
I cannot say enough how AWESOME the 214CE is. I never paid much attention to them before due to the low price point and “laminate bias” but man I’m I ever glad I tried it. This thing punches WAY above its price point and is a an awesome guitar for anyone looking for a reasonably priced higher end accoustic. Get one while you can as they are being discontinued.
Posted by JP on Apr 14, 2024
Beautifully crafted, wonderful playing and sound 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Brampton, Ontario
With 40 years of playing experience, I tried all brands of acoustic guitars from cheap to expensive, but kept coming back to this one. It does NOT play like the stereotypical Mexican guitar, but actually played better then the US Taylor guitars I tried. My only complaint with it (and with most acoustic guitars) was that the action was setup to high. I did a full fret dress, nut and saddle adjustment and it now plays amazingly with the action comparable to my USA Stratocaster. I definitely recommend this guitar. The sound is crisp, bright and full, and it's actually a beautiful looking guitar.
Posted by David on Dec 31, 2023
Love my new guitar 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Guelph, Ontario
Sound, playability and affordability make this a great guitar for me. It is my go to for weekly church service.
Posted by John on Mar 28, 2023
Very impressed so far. 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Wall St), Manitoba
I tried lots of different Taylors and chose this one as it had a great sound at a fair price point. It has a nice balanced sound and great action. It has a great sustain and looks great. I'm impressed with the electronics, too. I really like the structured gig bag.
Posted by Aaron S. on Feb 10, 2023
Love this Guitar 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Hamilton, Ontario
Just bought this and it sounds so amazing and easy to play
action is great vey happy
best value ever
action is great vey happy
best value ever
Posted by Frank Quinn on Apr 21, 2022
Fabulous sound 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Burlington, Ontario
I tried so many ignoring price and this one stood out for me. Sound projects and playability is top notch. Besides looks great too.
Lots of comments from fellow players on the brightness of the tones.
Posted by Richard Kropman on Jan 21, 2022
Great Value 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Surrey, British Columbia
Damn great value guitar. The layered rosewood somehow brings the lows and highs out. The open pore finish helps with the tone as well. As always, Taylor necks are such a joy to play because of its ease. Great guitar to play till its worn out completely.
Posted by Ronaldo Tramp on Dec 1, 2020
Taylor 214ce 5 of 10 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Pickering (Store), Ontario
Not like the older Taylor’s , made in Mexico now, action off , string buzzing , quality has decreased
Posted by George on Oct 6, 2020
Great guitar 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store London North, Ontario
Purchased this beautiful guitar 2 months ago and have no regrets. Great build quality and most of all great sounding.
Posted by Joe on Sep 6, 2020
Rental rates
This product is normally available for rental. Please contact your preferred location for further information.
1 Day from $20.00
1 Week $40.00
1 Month $80.00
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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