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Combining a classic tonewood selection with their most popular body style, the Taylor 214ce Rosewood acoustic-electric guitar is a player's dream. Whether you prefer delicate fingerpicking, aggressive single-note playing or simple strumming, you'll find the tone, the looks and the build quality you're looking for, as well as stunningly good looks in this stylish instrument.

A Taylor Original Body Style

First introduced in 1994 by Bob Taylor, the Grand Auditorium body style quickly became Taylor's most popular. The Grand Auditorium strikes a balance between the flatpicking-favorite dreadnought and fingerstyle-favored Grand Concert body styles. With a clear, articulate voice that maintains plenty of body, and that responds beautifully across the instrument's entire dynamic range, this body style is aesthetically elevated with the stylish Venetian cutaway and natural finish, along with the carefully selected tonewoods found in the 214ce Rosewood.

Dynamics and Richness From Select Tonewoods

Taylor has been one of the builders at the forefront of the search for sustainable tonewoods, as well as in finding woods that provide unique looks. Rosewood, used in the back and sides of this 214ce, is one of the most in-demand woods for guitars. The layered rosewood used in this 214ce is responsibly sourced and can rival the no-longer-available Brazilian rosewood in appearance. Rosewood is renowned for big, warm treble that balances well with its rich, deep bass. These characteristics are enhanced by the choice of a solid Sitka spruce top for its quick attack, crisp articulation and broad dynamic range.

Innovative Electronics for Studio-Grade Tone Anywhere

The 214ce Rosewood boasts Taylor's Expression System 2 (ES2) pickups and a custom "pro-audio-grade" preamp. This combination delivers a pristine, articulate and highly responsive amplified sound. The unique behind-the-saddle pickup design ensures that every nuance of vibration is captured, preserving the guitar's full dynamic range. Whether played through an amplifier or directly into a soundboard, the authentic tonal quality is faithfully reproduced. Conveniently located on the upper shoulder of the guitar, the user-friendly volume, active bass and treble controls are easily accessible.

A Taylor Neck Renowned for Comfort

With Taylor’s legendary profile, the 25.5”-scale satin-finished 20-fret tropical mahogany neck is topped with a genuine West African ebony fingerboard for incredible playing ease and comfort. The Venetian-style cutaway increases ease of access to the upper frets, giving you the freedom to use the entire neck, giving free rein to your musical imagination.

The Perfect Guitar for the Discerning Player

The Taylor 214ce Rosewood is an ideal choice for players who appreciate quality craftsmanship, exceptional tone, and effortless playability. Whether you're a seasoned performer or an aspiring musician, this guitar will inspire you to explore your creativity and express yourself through music. The combination of premium tonewoods, innovative electronics, and Taylor's renowned neck design creates an instrument that's both a joy to play and a pleasure to own.

Experience the Taylor 214ce Rosewood and Elevate Your Playing

The Taylor 214ce Rosewood Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar is more than just an instrument—it's an investment in your musical journey. Order yours today and discover the exceptional sound, playability, and craftsmanship that have made Taylor a leading name in acoustic guitars.

Taylor 214ce Rosewood Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor 214ce Rosewood Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor 214ce Rosewood Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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Grand Auditorium body style
  • for a balanced and versatile tone
Solid Sitka spruce top
  • for exceptional projection and clarity
Layered rosewood back and sides
  • for warmth and richness
Tropical mahogany neck
  • with satin finish for smooth playability
Genuine West African ebony fingerboard
  • for a responsive feel
Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics
  • for a pristine amplified sound
Venetian cutaway
  • for easy access to upper frets
Chrome tuners
  • with chrome buttons for precise tuning
Nubone nut and Micarta saddle
  • for enhanced tone and sustain
Structured soft-shell gig bag
  • included
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Body
  • Body type: Taylor Grand Auditorium
  • Cutaway: Yes
  • Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back & sides: Layered Rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: Taylor Standard II Bracing (Forward Shift Pattern)
  • Body finish: Satin Varnish
  • Orientation: Right-Handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
  • Nut width: 1-11/16" (42.8 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Genuine West African Ebony
  • Neck wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25-1/2"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Varnish
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional-Audio-Grade
  • Brand: Taylor
  • Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with adjustable sensors
  • Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Treble
  • Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
  • Tuner: No
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Genuine West African Ebony
  • Tuning machines: Chrome Tuners with Chrome Buttons
  • Bridge: Genuine West African Ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Nubone Nut
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge Strings
  • Case: Structured soft-shell gig bag
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Mexico

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4.7

20 Reviews

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Great Sounding Guitar

Once upon a time, these guitars were made in America and had features such as solid rosewood sides to go along with a solid sitka top. Though these are now made in Mexico and feature layered rosewood sides and back, these are still really good guitars. I took a chance on getting one and I have to say that I am very impressed with the setup and sound. This is an acoustic that really has the playability of an electric, something that is not common in a reasonably priced acoustic. Due to the layered rosewood sides and back, the guitar has a rich warmness to it which is in my mind perfect for an acoustic. The size is ideal as well, not too big or small. I do have a gripe on this though, preventing me from giving it a 5 star rating. There are some blemishes on it. The first blemish I observed was a ding on the side of the guitar. This is definitely a detraction for a new guitar. Additionally, the finish is very coarse in some areas. This is definitely not what the American made 200 series was like. The binding has some black staining on it. I have no idea how that got there as the guitar is not stained in black. All in all, the guitar is a good fit for me and my style. The sound and playability is where it should be. There are some finish blemishes that prevent me from giving it a 5 though.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Stunning guitar

I bought the 214 ce to use as a backup for acoustic duo gigs. The look, feel, and sound unplugged are impressive. Then I plugged it into my preamp and PA and I could not get it to sound good. I am a 30 year professional musician and have worked on several guitars. The es2 system sounded to me like a great idea but it is not. Because I love this guitar I will probably install a fishman pickup with sound hole controls and using the same battery/input jack, leaving the es2 system mainly intact so it can easily be reinstalled. So my rating is 5 unplugged and 2 plugged.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing17
  2. Jamming12
  3. Recording9
  4. Small Venues7
  5. School Bands1
Cons
  1. Squeaky neck1
  2. Finish Issues1
  3. Don't have a choice of strings1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced12
  2. Novice4
  3. Professional Musician4
Pros
  1. Good Feel19
  2. Fun To Play18
  3. Good Audio18
  4. Stays In Tune17
  5. Consistent15
  • Great guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMatt

    fromNew Jersey

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought this for myself and It sounds and feels great

  • Great guitar for the price.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMike

    fromCornville AZ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Bought this on a whim. Wanted to upgrade from my Seagull. The Taylor neck is very similar. I have small hands. It's new so I need to learn the sound tweaks. The B string can sound a little tinny when plugged in to my Fishman amp but I've been playing around with the knobs and seen to have found a settling that works without killing the treble. So far Im very satisfied and would by again.

  • Ideal acoustic guitar for me

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byLawrence

    fromSanta Clarita, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Got this on the buy one-get one sale and picked up a gs mini koa as well. Fabulous guitar. Picked it up at my local GC and it played perfectly out of the box. Haven't had to make any adjustments, Neck is so smooth and fast, it plays great and sounds beautiful. I have been wanting a full size Taylor since picking up a used mahogany gs mini a while back, and I couldn't be happier!

  • Beautiful guitar. A bit bright and neck was squeaky

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byFrank

    fromSeattle

    Beautiful guitar. I really loved a lot about this guitar. Amazing action and very easy to play. And, it had a natural amplification that filled the room. If you'd like a bright sounding tone, this is the one. For me, it was a bit bright and the neck was squeaky. My thumb would squeak as I changed chords. Once I became aware of it, that's all I could hear. I brought it back to guitar Center and swapped it for a Martin GPC-11E Road Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural I really appreciate guitar Center allowing for such easy returns. Loving the Martin.

  • Taylor 214ce very nice but…

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byRay

    fromYuba City California

    My daughter broke the neck on my Yamaha acoustic by somehow stepping on it so it was time to go looking for a replacement. I like Guitar Center's closed off rooms that let you try various guitar brands in a quiet environment. I had tried many in my price range but couldn't find the right one until the associate showed me the Taylor 214. It was love at first strum. The guitar fit my hand's perfectly. I loved the soft expression when fingering and the robust rich sound with a pick. The guitar felt light in my arms the strings were setup perfectly over the frets. Even the lightweight yet sturdy carting case was something I loved. The 214ce was a little more than I wanted to spend but it was a no brainer, I would pull out the plastic and pay on the spot. Now after owning it for a month my only issue is the standard Elixer strings have a prominent treble tone when plugged in. I have the tone knob set to a medium to low setting. Next I have to tweak my amp to get the tone how I like it. All in all would buy it again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for the Taylor 214ce

  • Great guitar, the es2 system is not good.

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byJohn

    fromManchester CT

    I bought the 214 ce for duo gigs. The comfortable feel and sound is excellent, however when I plugged it into my system it had a metallic like sound that I could not eq out. I tried a couple of Fishman products, not disturbing the original state of the guitar, other than changing the bridge saddle. These were ok but not to my standards. Then I realized that all I had to do was install a piezo wire under the saddle and plug it into the existing system. Problem solved. Sounds great! I don't have to get rid of it. The piezo wire is available on line. The hardest part about this is filing the saddle to compensate for the thickness of the piezo wire. The saddle must be completely flat or some strings will be quieter than others. I am a gigging musician for 30 plus years and I have worked on many guitars and I did not want to give up this beautiful instrument. Yes! This is going to my next gig! Good luck.

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  • asked byPaul

    fromSt. Louis, MO

    Hello. Where is the battery located for changing? Thx

    Hello. Where is the battery located for changing? Thx

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    There's a little removable plate by the input jack.
  • asked byClifton

    fromLewisburg TN.

    What size is the sound hole ?

    What size is the sound hole ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The sound hole is about 4"
  • asked byNone

    fromBurlington nc 27217

    Is this guitar made in America?

    Is this guitar made in America?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This model is made in Mexico.
  • asked byTrish canyon

    fromSeattle

    I have arthritis. How many inches is the body through the widest part?

    I have arthritis. How many inches is the body through the widest part?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The body through the widest part is 16" wide. 4.58" deep.
  • asked byCB

    fromDerwood, MD

    Is this a steel string guitar?

    Is this a steel string guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes it is a steel string guitar.
  • asked byJim

    fromArizona

    Does the Taylor 214ce come with a gig bag included?  Taylor ships all their guitars with a gig bag or hard shell case, and I don't see a mention of either in your description.

    Does the Taylor 214ce come with a gig bag included? Taylor ships all their guitars with a gig bag or hard shell case, and I don't see a mention of either in your description.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This model comes with the deluxe gig bag.