Taylor 214ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Grand Auditorium body with cutaway and tapered waist
- Torrefied Sitka spruce top
- Layered walnut back and sides
- ES2 (Expression System 2) with 1/4 inch mono phone plug
- 25.5 inch scale length, 1.68 inch nut width
- Coated phosphor bronze light strings (.012 - .053)
- Structured gig bag included
Last refreshed Sep 28, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A cutaway Grand Auditorium with a roasted spruce top, Expression System electronics and a gig bag. The listing gives no warranty details.
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ASIN: B0CR1SW7XTModel: 214ceCategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
On stage and in the studio, this Grand Auditorium combines a roasted Sitka spruce top with layered walnut on the back and sides. A tapered waist, body cutaway and slender mahogany neck round out a stage-ready build with Taylor electronics.
The Grand Auditorium shape is described as matching the power and projection of a larger guitar while staying comfortable, and the spruce top now gets a roasting treatment for enhanced sonics. Warm, airy walnut tone suits many styles. The limitation is that the back and sides are layered walnut rather than boards.
Who it's for
Players who record or perform and want comfort, a tapered waist and a cutaway with focused sound. Those who want a deep dreadnought body, or warranty terms in the listing, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Roasted spruce top for enhanced sonics
- Tapered waist and cutaway for comfort
- Coated strings included
- Structured gig bag included
- Layered walnut back and sides
- Warranty terms not listed
Performance notes
The roasting treatment on the spruce top is intended to enhance sonics, and the tapered waist and cutaway give a focused sound recording engineers favor. Walnut layers add a warm, airy presence. Expression System electronics carry the amplified signal.
Where it stands among steel string acoustic guitars
- #5 most-searched brand and model of the 89 steel string acoustic guitars lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 140 steel string acoustic guitars we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Model | 214ce |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| String Nut Width | 1.68 incheslower than 68% of 23 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Scale Length | 25.5 incheshigher than 66% of 66 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Item weight | 15.8 poundshigher than 91% of 65 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Sitka spruce, satin finish |
| Back Material Type | Walnut |
| Body Material Type | Walnut |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony wood |
| String Material Type | D'Addario XS coated phosphor bronze light (.012 - .053) |
| Neck Material Type | Neo-Tropical mahogany |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Built-in ES2 electronics, structured gig bag |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) mono phone plug |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Electronics | Expression System 2 |
| Body shape | Grand Auditorium |
Closest rivals on specs
Martin D-35 Acoustic Guitar- Item weight 15.8 vs 18.2 pounds (-13%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Taylor 214ce a dreadnought?
No. It is a Grand Auditorium with a tapered waist and a body cutaway.
Is the Taylor 214ce top real Sitka spruce?
The description says the top is made from Sitka spruce with a torrefied roasting treatment. The spec table lists a satin finish.
Does the Taylor 214ce have built-in electronics?
Yes. It has built-in ES2 electronics and a 1/4 inch mono phone plug connector.