Description
The Taylor 214ce Grand Auditorium in Natural has long been a go-to choice for players who want the comfortable feel and versatility of Taylor's signature body shape in an accessible, stage-ready acoustic-electric. This updated version builds on that familiar formula with a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, layered walnut back and sides, C-Class bracing, and Taylor ES2 electronics. Whether you're moving between fingerstyle and strumming, writing at home, recording, or playing amplified, the 214ce is designed to cover a lot of ground without asking the player to adapt to an oversized acoustic.
The Grand Auditorium body provides much of the projection associated with a larger acoustic while its narrower waist creates a comfortable playing position and helps maintain clear note definition. The solid Sitka spruce top undergoes Taylor's torrefaction process, which removes moisture and other organic compounds from the wood and changes the way the top responds. Paired with updated C-Class bracing, it gives the 214ce a lively, responsive foundation with plenty of projection. Layered walnut back and sides contribute a focused, warm character that works well across a broad range of playing styles, while the Venetian cutaway provides convenient access to the upper register.
The Neo-Tropical mahogany neck features Taylor's Standard Carve and a 25.5" scale length for the familiar feel associated with the company's modern acoustics. A Crelicam ebony fingerboard with a 15" radius provides a smooth, relatively flat playing surface that accommodates both chord work and more intricate single-note playing. Twenty frets and Italian acrylic dot inlays keep the layout straightforward, while the 1.6875" NuBone nut provides comfortable string spacing that should feel approachable to players coming from both acoustic and electric guitars.
Taylor pairs the neck with a Crelicam ebony bridge and Micarta saddle, while die-cast Standard tuning machines handle tuning adjustments. The white binding adds a clean visual border around the Natural body, and the matte top finish keeps the overall presentation understated. D'Addario XS Coated Light strings in .012 to .053 gauge are fitted from the factory, giving the guitar a familiar acoustic feel and a practical starting point for everyday playing.
For amplified use, the 214ce features Taylor's Expression System 2 electronics. Rather than positioning its piezo sensors directly beneath the saddle, the ES2 uses three individually calibrated sensors placed behind it. Working with Taylor's preamp, the system responds to the acoustic energy transferred through the saddle and provides a practical amplified voice for rehearsals, live performances, and direct recording. Combined with the Grand Auditorium body's broad versatility, it makes the 214ce particularly useful for players who regularly move between unplugged and amplified settings.
At Cream City Music, we think the 214ce remains appealing because it brings together many of Taylor's most player-friendly ideas in a straightforward working instrument. The Grand Auditorium body is comfortable and adaptable, the torrefied solid spruce top and C-Class bracing give it a responsive acoustic foundation, and the layered walnut construction keeps the package practical. Add the Venetian cutaway, smooth-playing ebony fingerboard, ES2 electronics, and included gig bag, and this 214ce is well equipped for everything from daily practice and songwriting to recording and live performance.
Specifications:
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Number of Strings: 6
- Body Shape: 214ce Grand Auditorium
- Top Material: Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce
- Back Material: Layered Walnut
- Side Material: Layered Walnut
- Body Bracing: C-Class
- Top Finish: Matte
- Color: Natural
- Binding: White
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Standard Carve
- Fingerboard Material: Crelicam Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 15"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Nut Material: NuBone
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fingerboard Inlays: Italian Acrylic Dots
- Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Standard
- Bridge Material: Crelicam Ebony
- Saddle Material: Micarta
- Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Light, .012 to .053
- Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2
- Case Included: Gig Bag
Sku: 214CEV5
