Description
The Taylor 214ce Special Edition Acoustic-Electric - Honeyburst takes the proven Grand Auditorium platform and adds a striking Honeyburst finish that gives this guitar a little extra visual character on stage or in the studio. It is an excellent option for developing players, gigging musicians, or anyone looking for a dependable acoustic-electric that handles a wide range of playing styles comfortably. The 214 series has long been a go-to for players who want Taylor playability and clarity in a versatile, work-ready instrument.
A solid torrefied Sitka spruce top helps deliver a warm, open response with strong projection and clear note separation, while layered sapele back and sides keep the tone focused and balanced. The Grand Auditorium body shape is one of the most adaptable designs in Taylor's lineup. It works equally well for strumming, fingerstyle work, and recording situations where you want clarity across the entire frequency range. With Taylor's ES2 electronics system onboard, this guitar translates that natural acoustic tone clearly when plugged in, making it easy to move from practice to stage without overthinking your setup.
The Standard Carve neck profile and 25.5 inch scale length give this guitar a familiar feel that most players settle into quickly. Combined with the Venetian cutaway, upper fret access stays comfortable for lead lines or more complex voicings. Add in Taylor's consistent build quality and the included structured gig bag, and this is a reliable acoustic-electric we're always comfortable recommending to players who want a great sounding Taylor that is ready for regular use.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with Venetian Cutaway
- Top Wood: Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Layered Sapele
- Bracing: C-Class Bracing
- Finish: Matte
- Color: Honeyburst
- Binding: Black
- Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Standard Carve
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Fingerboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Fingerboard Radius: 15"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Inlays: Italian Acrylic Small Diamonds
- Tuners: Taylor Chrome Die-Cast
- Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Nut: White NuBone
- Saddle: Micarta
- Pickguard: Black
- Hardware Color: Chrome
- Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2
- Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble
- Case: Structured Gig Bag
Sku: 214CE-SE-HB