Taylor Guitar 214ce

Versatile Grand Auditorium for Stage and Studio

The Taylor 214ce is a Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar from the 200 Series, handcrafted in Tecate, Mexico, to deliver premium Taylor tone and playability at an accessible price. Ideal for singer-songwriters, folk artists, and performers across Australia, it features a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top with layered Indian rosewood-pattern back and sides for a bright, versatile sound with excellent projection. Available in Natural finish, it’s praised for its balanced response, comfortable feel, and stage-ready ES2 electronics, making it a go-to choice for gigs, recording, and practice at AudioShop Australia.

High-Quality Performance

The 214ce offers Taylor’s signature clarity and warmth in a versatile body:

• Body: Grand Auditorium shape with a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top for crisp, articulate highs and dynamic response, paired with layered sapele back and sides for warm mids and tight lows. The torrefied top mimics aged wood for immediate “played-in” sweetness and stability, enhancing resonance and tonal responsiveness.
• Tone: Bright and voluminous with good volume to fill a medium-sized room, offering a broad dynamic range for strumming, fingerpicking, or amplified performance. The spruce top provides clarity and projection, while sapele adds a mellow midrange, making it suitable for folk, blues, and pop.
• Neck: Tropical mahogany with a slim profile and satin finish for effortless playability. The West African Crelic wood fingerboard has a 25.5″ scale, 20 frets, and a 1 11/16″ nut width for smooth fretting.
• Bridge: West African Crelic wood with a Tusq saddle for precise intonation and enhanced sustain.
• Electronics: Taylor ES2 system with behind-the-saddle pickup and 3-band EQ for natural amplified tone, including a digital chromatic tuner with LED display.
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome for reliable tuning stability.
• Strings: Light-gauge phosphor bronze for balanced tone and ease of play.

Users appreciate its versatility and build, with a Low Gear Band review (2025) noting, “The Taylor 214ce sounds bright and voluminous, with good volume for a medium room.” Six String Acoustic (2025) praises its “Sitka spruce top and rosewood-pattern back/sides for rich resonance.” Reddit’s r/AcousticGuitar (2023) users call it “perfect for small hands” with “surprising volume,” though some prefer the 314ce for solid woods. Worship Leader (2024) highlights its “high-end clarity and rich low-end,” with “tactile vibrations” for expression.

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finish: Gloss on top for a polished look, satin on back/sides and neck for natural feel.
• Aesthetics: Natural with a simple three-ring rosette and small dot inlays, showcasing the spruce grain.
• Build Quality: Solid torrefied spruce top with layered sapele back/sides for humidity resistance, bolt-on tropical mahogany neck, and ebony bridge for tonal clarity. Weighing approximately 4.5–5 lbs, it’s balanced for all-day play, with a deluxe gig bag included.

Backed by a 2-year warranty (extendable to 12 years with registration), the 214ce is built for longevity. Prices range from $999–$1,099 USD (AUD 1,500–1,650) as of September 2025, available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Grand Auditorium, solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, layered sapele back/sides
• Neck: Tropical mahogany, slim profile, satin finish
• Fingerboard: West African Crelic wood, 25.5″ scale, 20 frets
• Bridge: West African Crelic wood with Tusq saddle
• Electronics: Taylor ES2 (behind-saddle pickup, 3-band EQ, tuner)
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome
• Bracing: X-bracing
• Nut/Saddle: Tusq
• Warranty: 2 years (extendable to 12 years)

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust truss rod and saddle for lower action; professional setup recommended for optimal intonation. Use light-gauge strings (e.g., 11–52) for easier play. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in the included deluxe gig bag to protect the finish; maintain humidity (45–55% RH).
• Compatibility: ES2 pairs well with acoustic amps or PA systems; use with RØDECaster for direct recording.
• Warranty: Register at taylorguitars.com for extension to 12 years; verify purchase from authorized retailers like AudioShop Australia.
• Community Feedback: Low Gear Band (2025) notes its “bright, voluminous sound.” Six String Acoustic (2025) praises the “rich resonance” of the spruce top. Reddit’s r/AcousticGuitar (2023) calls it “perfect for small hands” with “surprising volume.”

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