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Premium tonewood combination
The Taylor 214ce-K DLX is crafted with a torrefied Sitka spruce top and layered Hawaiian koa back and sides, delivering a stunning blend of warmth, clarity, and projection. The torrefied top undergoes a special roasting process that enhances its resonance and provides a matured tonal character usually found in well-aged guitars. This results in a sound that is rich, dynamic, and responsive to a wide range of playing styles. The beautifully figured koa back and sides not only contribute to the guitar’s tonal depth but also offer a striking visual appeal, making it a standout instrument both in terms of sound and aesthetics.
Enhanced playability and comfort
Designed with comfort in mind, the 214ce-K DLX features Taylor’s signature slender neck profile, ensuring effortless playability across the entire fretboard. The smooth satin neck finish allows your hand to glide with ease, making it perfect for long playing sessions without fatigue. The Grand Auditorium body shape strikes the perfect balance between comfort and tonal versatility, offering a well-rounded voice that is equally suited to strumming and fingerpicking. The Venetian cutaway further enhances accessibility, providing easy reach to the higher frets for expanded musical expression.
Advanced electronics for natural sound
Equipped with the Expression System 2 electronics, the 214ce-K DLX delivers an exceptional plugged-in experience with a natural and dynamic sound. The ES2 system features a unique behind-the-saddle pickup design that captures the full tonal range of the guitar, preserving its warmth, balance, and clarity. This system provides consistent performance with responsive controls that allow for precise tonal shaping, taking your stage and studio performances to the next level. The result is an amplified tone that stays true to the guitar’s acoustic character, ensuring an authentic and expressive sound in any setting.
Elegant aesthetics and premium protection
The 214ce-K DLX boasts luxurious aesthetics that elevate its overall appeal. The full-body gloss finish enhances the natural beauty of the Hawaiian koa back and sides, while gold hardware and faux pearl Sentinel fretboard inlays provide a touch of refinement. The tortoiseshell pickguard complements the guitar’s warm tones, adding a classic yet sophisticated look. To ensure the guitar remains in pristine condition, it comes with a Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown case, offering superior protection during transport and storage. This combination of style and practicality makes the 214ce-K DLX a reliable companion for any musical journey.
Specifications
- Product Name: Taylor 214ce-K DLX Electro Acoustic
- Product Code: 214ce-K DLX (2025)
Body
- Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka spruce
- Back & Side Wood: Layered Hawaiian koa
- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
- Bracing System: C-Class bracing with relief rout
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back & Side Finish: Gloss
- Binding: Cream
- Rosette: Faux pearl single ring
- Armrest: No
Neck & fretboard
- Neck Wood: Neo-tropical mahogany
- Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam ebony
- Neck Profile: Standard carve
- Fretboard Inlay: Faux pearl Sentinel
- Nut Width: 1-11/16"
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- Fretboard Binding: None
- Neck Finish: Matte
- Peghead Veneer: West African Crelicam ebony
- Peghead Inlay: None
- Peghead Type: Paddle
- Peghead Finish: Matte
- Peghead Binding: None
Hardware & electronics
- Electronics: Expression System 2
- Bridge: West African Crelicam ebony
- Nut & Saddle: White NuBone nut, white Micarta saddle
- Bridge Pins: Black ABS plastic
- Tuners: Taylor gold with gold buttons
- Strap Pin: Gold
- End Pin: Black
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
- Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)