Taylor Prototype Sunset Boulevard 214ce Walnut/Sitka Eclipse Burst

The Taylor Prototype Sunset Boulevard 214ce in Eclipse Burst offers a distinctive take on the Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric, combining a torrefied Sitka spruce top with layered walnut back and sides. Developed as part of Taylor's Sunset Boulevard prototype series, this instrument features a custom printed burst finish, white body binding, and 50th Anniversary diamond fingerboard inlays. Its comfortable Grand Auditorium body, Venetian cutaway, and Taylor Expression System 2 electronics make it a versatile instrument for both acoustic performance and amplified playing. The torrefied Sitka spruce top undergoes a thermal treatment designed to produce a more mature, responsive acoustic character. Layered walnut back and sides feature walnut inner and outer veneers surrounding a poplar core, providing a stable construction with the balanced tonal character associated with walnut. Taylor's C-Class bracing, made from Sitka spruce, helps enhance the guitar's low-end response and sustain. The Eclipse Burst top is applied using Taylor's Roland printing process, which also creates the single-ring rosette. White binding and black-and-white top purfling frame the custom finish, while the back and sides retain a natural satin appearance. The neo-tropical mahogany neck features Taylor's Standard Carve profile and NT neck construction, providing comfortable playability and allowing precise neck-angle adjustments. Its Crelicam ebony fingerboard has a 15" radius, 20 frets, and 50th Anniversary diamond inlays made from faux-pearl Italian acrylic. A 25.5" scale length and 1 11/16" nut width provide a familiar playing feel, while the Venetian cutaway allows easier access to the upper frets. The matte neck finish provides a smooth, natural feel along the back of the neck. Taylor's Expression System 2 electronics use behind-the-saddle pickup sensors to capture the guitar's amplified acoustic response. A Crelicam ebony straight-wing bridge, satin black Taylor tuners, and black pickguard complement the instrument's Eclipse Burst finish. Additional appointments include a white peghead logo, black hardware accents, and a Sunset Boulevard back label. The guitar ships with a tan structured gig bag. Highlights Sunset Boulevard prototype with custom Eclipse Burst printed top Torrefied Sitka spruce top with layered walnut back and sides Grand Auditorium body with Venetian cutaway and C-Class bracing Crelicam ebony fingerboard with 50th Anniversary diamond inlays Taylor ES2 electronics, satin black tuners, and tan structured gig bag Specifications Body Body Shape: Grand Auditorium Body Style: Acoustic-Electric Cutaway: Venetian Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce Back Wood: Layered Walnut Side Wood: Layered Walnut Layered Construction: Walnut Outer Veneer, Poplar Core, Walnut Inner Veneer Back Configuration: Layered 2-Piece, No Wedge Bracing: C-Class Bracing Wood: Sitka Spruce Body Lining: Solid Luan Plywood Top Finish: Eclipse Burst, Satin Top Design: Custom Roland-Printed Burst Back and Side Finish: Natural Satin Body Binding: White ABS Top Purfling: Black/White/Black Rosette: Single-Ring Printed Design Rosette Material: Ink Tail Strip: Crelicam Ebony Cutaway Cap: Walnut Heel Cap: White ABS Armrest: None Orientation: Right-Handed Neck Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck Joint: Taylor NT Neck Neck Profile: Standard Carve Neck Finish: Matte Neck-to-Body Joint: 14th Fret Fingerboard Wood: Crelicam Ebony Fingerboard Radius: 15" Fingerboard Inlays: 50th Anniversary Diamonds, Faux-Pearl Italian Acrylic Side Dots: Silver Number of Frets: 20 Fret Style: Standard Scale Length: 25.5" Nut Width: 1 11/16" Nut Material: White NuBone Peghead Type: Standard Paddle Peghead Veneer: Crelicam Ebony Peghead Logo: White Peghead Finish: Matte Fingerboard Binding: None Peghead Binding: None Hardware Bridge: Crelicam Ebony Straight Wing Saddle: White Micarta Bridge Pins: Black ABS Tuning Machines: Taylor Standard Satin Black Tuner Buttons: Satin Black Pickguard: Classic Black Truss Rod Cover: Black ABS Strap Pin: Black, Neck Heel End Pin: Black Factory Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light Electronics Pickup System: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) Pickup Type: Behind-the-Saddle Configuration: Acoustic-Electric Miscellaneous Brand: Taylor Model: Prototype Sunset Boulevard 214ce Series: 200 Series Prototype Designation: Sunset Boulevard Finish: Eclipse Burst Top / Natural Walnut Back and Sides Number of Strings: 6 Orientation: Right-Handed Back Label: Sunset Blvd Case: Tan Structured Gig Bag Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars? Tone Shop Guitars is an independent Taylor dealer with locations in Addison, Southlake and Fort Worth, Texas. We offer free nationwide shipping on new instruments and multiple financing options.