Taylor 214ce-BLK Plus

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Taylor 214ce-BLK Plus

Taylor

214ce-BLK Plus

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 587791
Brand: Taylor
Model: 214ce-BLK Plus
Price: $1,703.90

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The 214ce-BLK Plus is a solid choice for gigging singer-songwriters or intermediate players wanting a versatile, amplified acoustic. The torrefied top and C-Class bracing give it a surprisingly mature tone, while the ES2 system handles amplification beautifully. It’s a really well-built instrument that hits a sweet spot in terms of features and playability.

Product Description

  • Taylor 214ce-BLK Plus
  • Steel-String Guitar
  • Style: Grand Auditorium with Cutaway
  • Top: Solid torrefied spruce
  • C-Class Bracing
  • Back and sides: Rosewood laminated
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard and bridge: Crelicam ebony
  • 4 mm Dot Italian Acrylic fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 648 mm (25 1/2")
  • Nut width: 42.8 mm (1 11/16")
  • Nut: Nubone
  • Black binding
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: ES2 Expression System
  • Tusq saddle
  • Bridge: Crelicam ebony
  • Colour: Black
  • high-gloss
  • Includes Aerocase

*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.

PROS
  • • Solid torrefied spruce top provides enhanced warmth and responsiveness.
  • • C-Class bracing yields a balanced tone with improved projection.
  • • ES2 Expression System pickup delivers a natural amplified sound.
  • • Crelicam ebony fingerboard and bridge offer exceptional clarity and sustain.
CONS
  • • Laminated rosewood back and sides limit the potential for complex overtones.
  • • High-gloss black finish can be a fingerprint magnet and visually less appealing.
  • • The 214ce is a mid-range option, lacking some features of higher-tier Taylors.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Torrefied Spruce
Back & Sides Laminated Rosewood
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm (25 1/2")
Frets 20
Electronics ES2 Expression System
Weight 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Torrefaction artificially ages the wood, creating a more open and responsive tone with a touch more warmth and complexity right out of the box.
The ES2 is remarkably intuitive; it’s known for its natural, uncolored amplified sound, making it a great choice for live settings and easy integration with a PA system.
The combination of a solid top, C-Class bracing, and the ES2 system elevates the 214ce above many similarly priced guitars, offering a more refined playing experience and amplified tone.

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