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Taylor 214ce-K SB Grand Auditorium - Koa Shaded Edgeburst

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6-string Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Koa Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and ES2 Electronics - Shaded Edgeburst
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The Taylor 214ce-K SB is an eye-catching example of Taylor’s dedication to quality sound and unbeatable playing experience. It’s made with premium materials — a solid Sitka spruce top paired with layered koa back and sides. These two tonewoods combine to create a warm tone with detailed articulation and powerful projection. You’ll love the sleek feel of the mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. Plus, the Grand Auditorium body has a comfortable Venetian cutaway, which gives you unrestricted access to the upper frets. And if you’re planning to play onstage, the onboard ES2 electronics will produce a natural, transparent, tone that’ll easily fit in almost any mix. The Taylor 214ce-K SB will be a great gigging or studio guitar for the discerning guitarist.

Grand Auditorium body style for amazing comfort, tone, and visuals

Taylor’s beloved Grand Auditorium body style, featured on the 214ce-K SB, employs the width and depth of a dreadnought; however, its waist is narrower, which gives Grand Auditorium–bodied acoustic guitars a sleeker look with more treble zing. The body style also helps to sharpen the definition of each note. From fingerpicking to medium strumming, the Grand Auditorium is a great choice for nearly every playing style.

Layered koa delivers a rich tone

For many players, there’s not a tonewood that’s more sought-after than Hawaiian koa. This prized tonewood delivers a rich tone with a sweet midrange response. With the 214ce-K SB, Taylor offers you the chance to experience the sonic magic of koa without the prohibitive price tag. The layered construction sees multiple plies of koa married to an inner ply of highly resonant polar. Plus, layered tonewoods are ideal for areas with high levels of humidity and erratic temperatures.

Neo-tropical mahogany neck plays easily

Acoustic guitar players at Music Experience agree that the hallmark of a good guitar is how well it plays. We’re pleased to report that the Taylor 214ce-K SB’s neo-tropical mahogany neck feels at home in your hand. It sports a comfortable neck carve and a smooth-as-glass ebony fingerboard for quick, comfortable playing. We like the neck of 214ce-K SB, and we feel confident that you will, too.

Taylor's Expression System 2

Traditionally, acoustic-electric guitars have employed under-saddle piezo transducers, but Taylor has discovered a better way. Their revolutionary Expression System 2 uses a proprietary pickup behind the saddle. The pickup's three individually calibrated, precisely positioned piezo-electric sensors respond organically to the instrument's acoustic energy as it's transferred through the saddle. In concert with Taylor's custom-designed preamp (which delivers a 25% hotter signal), the result is a more natural acoustic sound with incredible dynamic range and responsiveness to your pick or finger attack.

What Taylor Says...

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.

Grand Auditorium

Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.

Sitka Spruce

The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

Layered Koa

Beautifully figured and durable, layered koa provides attractive visuals and tone at an accessible price.

Expression System® 2

The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

Venetian Cutaway

The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the guitar.

Taylor 214ce-K SB 6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Eye-catching acoustic-electric with top-notch tonewoods
  • Solid Sitka spruce top enhances projection and note definition
  • Layered koa back and sides create a warm, sweet tone
  • ES2 electronics re-create an accurate acoustic tone
  • Mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard feel sleek and easy to play
  • Grand Auditorium body shape delivers robust lows and sparkling highs
  • Venetian cutaway enables easy access to the upper frets

String Type Steel
Number of Strings 6
Body Shape Grand Auditorium
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Color Shaded Edgeburst
Finish Satin Varnish
Top Wood Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Layered Koa
Body Bracing X-bracing
Binding White
Neck Wood Tropical Mahoganyv
Fingerboard Material West African Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Dots
Number of Frets 20
Scale Length 25.5"
Tuning Machines Die-cast Chrome
Bridge Material West African Ebony
Nut/Saddle Material NuBone/Micarta
Nut Width 1.6875"
Electronics ES-2
Strings Elixir Phosphor Bronze Medium
Case Included Softshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number F202002111004871084