{"product_id":"214ce","title":"Taylor 214ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Workhorse Taylor That Doesn't Ask You to Choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome guitars make you pick a lane — great for strumming, or great for fingerpicking, but not really both. The Taylor 214ce doesn't work that way. \u003ccite index=\"6-1,6-2\"\u003eWith its highly versatile sound and comfortable feel, it's an ideal choice for virtually any type of player looking for a steel-string acoustic that can do everything — starting with the Grand Auditorium body shape, which boasts player-friendly contours and an all-purpose tone profile.\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"6-3\"\u003eA solid torrefied spruce top serves up bold, clear projection with a touch of aged-in warmth thanks to Taylor's special roasting process, while the C-Class interior bracing dials up the response with more volume, longer sustain and a boost to low-end power.\u003c\/cite\u003e That combination punches well above what you'd expect at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"6-4\"\u003eTaylor's always-comfortable neck design makes for relaxed fretting to accommodate players of all skill levels, and the built-in ES2 electronics mean you're prepared to plug in and play anywhere you go.\u003c\/cite\u003e Whether you're rehearsing in the living room, recording at home, or taking the stage at a local venue, the 214ce travels with you and keeps up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Top That Ages in an Oven\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"18-4,18-5\"\u003eTaylor now treats the 214ce's solid Sitka spruce top to a special roasting procedure known as torrefaction. This process enhances spruce's musicality by removing moisture and sugars for a lighter, more resonant top that vibrates with ease.\u003c\/cite\u003e In practical terms, you get a top that sounds and responds more like a well-played vintage instrument — right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"5-3,5-4\"\u003eLayered walnut back and sides give the 214ce a warm, airy presence that's typically easy-going but tightens up with a midrange growl when played aggressively. Walnut has long been a preferred acoustic tonewood for studio work, and you'll find the 214ce dynamically responds to your fingers' mood and energy.\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Grand Auditorium Shape: Why It Works for Everyone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"5-1\"\u003eTaylor's beloved Grand Auditorium body style, featured on the 214ce, employs the width and depth of a dreadnought; however, its waist is narrower, which gives Grand Auditorium–bodied acoustic guitars a sleeker look with more treble zing.\u003c\/cite\u003e It's a body style that earned its reputation in recording studios before finding its way into living rooms and on stages everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Venetian cutaway on the 214ce gives you easy access beyond the 14th fret without compromising the body's acoustic volume — a thoughtful design tradeoff that players who venture up the neck will appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eES2 Electronics: Taylor's Behind-the-Saddle Pickup System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"24-20\"\u003eThe Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar's dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.\u003c\/cite\u003e Rather than sitting under the saddle where string pressure can color the tone, the ES2's sensors read the guitar's vibration more naturally — resulting in a plugged-in sound that stays faithful to the acoustic voice you've been playing all night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn board you get volume, bass, and treble controls. The preamp runs on a 9-volt battery with an easy-access compartment, and the whole system is uncomplicated enough to dial in quickly between songs. When your acoustic tone is already this good, your electronics shouldn't fight it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNeck Feel and Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite index=\"28-1\"\u003eA neo-tropical mahogany neck in Taylor's standard carve supplies a speedy, slender foundation to navigate the length of the 15-inch-radius ebony fingerboard's 20 frets.\u003c\/cite\u003e Taylor confirmed the 214ce features a 1-11\/16\" nut width — a comfortable, familiar-feeling measurement that suits a wide range of hand sizes. Scale length is 25-1\/2\", lending a bit of brightness and string tension that pairs nicely with the torrefied spruce top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fretboard and bridge are both West African Crelicam Ebony, a dense and smooth-playing material with a feel that players often associate with well-established premium builds. 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