Taylor 214ce-K Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Grand Auditorium body with a deep cutaway
- Torrefied spruce top, layered koa back and sides
- ES2 electronics built in
- 20 frets, 15 inch fingerboard radius
- Mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard
- Phosphor bronze strings, 6 strings
- 15.9 pounds
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A koa-backed cutaway Grand Auditorium with a bright, clear and balanced voice and built-in electronics. The listing names no case, gig bag or cable.
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ASIN: B0CST7TP5JModel: 214ce-KCategory: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
Not a dreadnought despite sharing its width and depth, this Grand Auditorium adds a tapered waist and a deep cutaway to a torrefied spruce top and layered koa back and sides. A neo-tropical mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard complete the build.
Koa adds a brilliant top-end chime, and the string-to-string balance is the quality Sweetwater recording engineers are said to like. The cutaway gives unimpeded access to the high register. The limitation is that nothing in the listing mentions a case or gig bag.
Who it's for
Recording and performing players who like a bright, balanced voice and need upper-fret access. Buyers who want a case included, or who prefer a mellow voice, should look at the seller details first.
Pros and cons
- Brilliant top-end chime from koa
- Deep cutaway for high-register access
- Torrefied spruce top for resonance
- Speedy, slender neck
- Case or gig bag not listed
- Laminate koa back and sides
Performance notes
Torrefied spruce is chosen for resonance and response, and the koa adds the bright top end. The tapered waist slims the form factor without cutting the body depth. The built-in electronics translate the unplugged tone for amplified use.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Model | 214ce-K |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 15.9 poundshigher than 92% of 65 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Torrefied spruce |
| Back Material Type | Koa |
| Body Material Type | Koa |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony wood, 15 inch radius |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Color | Natural |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Sound Profile | Bright, clear, balanced |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Electronics | ES2 |
| Body shape | Grand Auditorium |
| Frets | 20 |
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Frequently asked questions
What comes with the Taylor 214ce-K?
The listing names built-in ES2 electronics but no case, gig bag or cable. Confirm what ships with the seller.
Does the Taylor 214ce-K have a cutaway?
Yes. The description names a deep cutaway for unimpeded high-register performance.
Is the Taylor 214ce-K a dreadnought?
No. It is a Grand Auditorium, which starts with a dreadnought's width and depth but adds a tapered waist.