Taylor 214ce-K DLX
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Taylor
214ce-K DLX
Product Info
Article Number:
608882
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
214ce-K DLX
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,831.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 214ce-K DLX is a seriously gorgeous instrument. The Koa looks fantastic, and the torrefied top gives it a surprisingly mature voice – plenty loud and clear for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a comfortable, stage-friendly guitar with a warm, balanced tone. It’s a great step up from entry-level models.
Product Description
- Taylor 214ce-K DLX
- Steel-String Guitarw ith Pickup
- Type: Grand auditorium with cutaway
- Body: Hawaiian Koa plywood
- C-class bracing
- Top: Torrefied sitka spruce
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Crelicam ebony
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Ntu width: 43 mm
- Nut: Nubone
- Pickup: Taylor ES2
- Faux Tortoiseshell pickguard
- Gold Taylor machine heads
- Colour: Natural high-gloss
- Includes deluxe hadrshell case
PROS
- • Hawaiian Koa provides stunning aesthetics and a warm, focused tone
- • Torrefied Sitka spruce top offers enhanced projection and aging
- • Taylor ES2 pickup delivers a natural amplified sound, stage-ready
- • Crelicam ebony fingerboard offers exceptional smoothness and note definition
CONS
- • Koa plywood back and sides limit ultimate resonance compared to all-solid wood
- • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and reflections
- • The C-Class bracing, while comfortable, might not suit all playing styles
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Hawaiian Koa Plywood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
22
Electronics
Taylor ES2
Weight
1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Plywood diffuses the sound slightly, making it less complex but more even and forgiving. It’s a trade-off for affordability and stability.
The ES2 is surprisingly good for recording, offering a natural amplified tone; however, a dedicated mic will always capture more nuance.
C-Class bracing provides a comfortable, easy-playing feel with good sustain, but it’s less responsive to aggressive strumming compared to some bracing patterns.
