Taylor 214ce Koa Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

The Taylor 214ce Koa Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar brings together exceptional acoustic properties and plugged-in potential. Crafted with layered koa back and sides, it produces a focused, woody tone with articulate treble and a robust midrange. The torrefied Sitka spruce top adds sonic depth and responsiveness. With its cutaway and slim neck profile, the 214ce Koa gives you comfortable access to higher frets. Taylor's ES2 pickup system faithfully reproduces your natural acoustic tone when amplified. The Grand Auditorium body provides a balanced, versatile sound.

Rich, Responsive Layered Koa Back and Sides
The 214ce Koa captivates with back and sides made of layered koa, yielding a lush, focused tone. You'll enjoy bold midrange punch, crisp treble articulation and a low end that opens up the more you play. From fingerstyle to flatpicking, the 214ce Koa offers a versatile tonal palette. Its focused koa voice records and mixes beautifully, complementing vocals or other instruments.

Sitka Spruce Top with Added Depth from Torrefaction Process
Torrefaction boosts the 214ce Koa's Sitka spruce top, giving you more dynamic range, balance and projection. Notes ring out with added sustain. Chords sound full and rich. The torrefied spruce top pumps out serious volume and punch in response to both aggressive and delicate playing styles.

Cutaway for Upper Fret Access
The 214ce Koa gives you total access to higher notes thanks to its cutaway. Reach those melodic runs and solos beyond the 10th fret with ease. The cutaway contour creates an ergonomic playing feel whether seated or standing.

Taylor ES2 Pickup System for Natural Amplified Tone
Plug in the 214ce Koa to experience Taylor's revolutionary ES2 pickup system. The three calibrated behind-the-saddle sensors capture your guitar's true acoustic tone. The onboard preamp produces exceptional amplified sound and responsiveness. Whether onstage or in the studio, the ES2 pickup conveys the authentic voice of your Taylor.

Slim Neck Profile with Ebony Fingerboard for Comfort and Playability
The 214ce Koa neck offers Taylor's famous slim, fast-playing profile. Genuine West African ebony graces the fingerboard and bridge for silky playability and rock-solid intonation. The slim neck and ebony fingerboard make the 214ce Koa a joy to play, whether banging out first-position chords or nailing intricate solos up high.

Grand Auditorium Body Style Provides Balanced, Versatile Acoustic Tone
The Grand Auditorium shape is a Taylor original design that helped define the brand's acoustic sound. With its tapered body contours, the GA yields excellent volume while retaining tonal balance across the frequency range. From delicate fingerpicking to aggressive strumming, the GA serves up dynamic, well-rounded tone. The 214ce Koa GA body provides rich acoustic inspiration.
Features
Torrefied Sitka spruce top for depth, richness and responsiveness
Layered koa back and sides for woody, focused tone with bold midrange and articulate highs
ES2 electronics faithfully amplify the guitar's acoustic voice
Behind-the-saddle pickup with 3 individually calibrated sensors
Custom-designed preamp with volume, bass and treble controls
Grand Auditorium body shape for balanced tone and versatility
Genuine ebony fingerboard and bridge for premium feel and sustain
Sapele neck provides stability and playabilityShips in a Taylor gig bag for protection and portability
214ce Koa Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body
Body type: Grand Auditorium
Top wood: Torrefied Spruce
Back & sides: Layered Koa
Bracing pattern: C-Class
Body finish: Matte
Neck
Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm)
Fingerboard: West African Ebony
Neck wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Scale length: 25.5"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Matte
Bridge: West African Ebony
Saddle & nut: NuBone
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: Behind-the-saddle transducer with Adjustable Sensors
EQ/Tuner: 2-band Yes
Special features: Onboard Phase Switch
Other
Orientation: Right Handed
Number of strings: 6
Case: Gig Bag
Country of origin: Mexico