Taylor 214CE Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Grand Auditorium guitars from the 200 Series have always been a hit with players of all skill levels and styles, and the latest edition of the 214ce brings more of the crisp acoustic tone and smooth feel that musicians have come to expect from a Taylor. Layered Indian rosewood forms the back and sides here, with a solid Sitka spruce top that helps this guitar produce vibrant highs and a resonant, warm low end. That tonal balance makes this guitar an all purpose musical tool, versatile enough to pump out powerful cowboy chords and articulate enough to perform beautifully in more subtle styles such as flatpicking or fingerpicking. Appointments include crisp white binding, a three-ring rosette, and a Venetian cutaway for easy access to the higher notes on the fretboard. The guitar ships with ES2 electronics for organic, clean tone in amplified situations, and comes with a sturdy padded gig bag. Features Grand Auditorium Taylor's signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic. Sitka Spruce Top The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles. Layered Rosewood Body A rosewood veneer and layered construction present a beautiful aesthetic in a durable, affordable package. Expression System 2 Electronics The Expression System 2 captures more of a guitar's dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design. Venetian Cutaway The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the guitar. Specs Highlights Scale Length 25-1/2" Nut & Saddle Nubone Nut/Micarta Saddle Bracing X Bracing Truss Rod Cover Black Plastic Pickguard Tortoise Number of Frets 20 Tuners Die-Cast Chrome Case Gig Bag Brand of Strings Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light Body Length 20" Body Width 16" Body Depth 4 5/8" Body Binding/Edge Treatment None Top Finish Satin Back Config Layered Backstrap Finish None Rosette Size Three Ring Bridge Inlay None Back/Side Finish Satin Armrest Binding None Backstrap Wood None Rosette Mat. Plastic Stain/Sunburst None Wedge None Armrest no Neck Neck Width 1-11/16" Fretboard Inlay 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment None Heel Cap Binding White Type of Neck Joint Taylor Neck Neck/Heel Tropical Mahogany Fretboard Wood West African Crelicam Ebony Neck Finish Satin Heel Length 3-1/2" Peghead Peghead Finish Satin Peghead Binding None Peghead Type Standard Peghead Purfling None Headstock Overlay West African Crelicam Ebony Peghead Inlay None Peghead Logo Taylor Colorcore Other Bridge Pins Black Buttons Chrome Fingerboard Ext None Edge Trim Black/White/Black