Taylor 214ce Koa Lefthand

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Taylor 214ce Koa Lefthand

Taylor

214ce Koa Lefthand

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Product Info

Article Number: 586090
Brand: Taylor
Model: 214ce Koa Lefthand
Price: $1,428.90

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This 214ce Koa Lefthand is a fantastic entry point into Taylor's world, especially for left-handed players. The Koa's visual appeal is undeniable, and the solid top provides a surprisingly mature voice for its class. It’s a great all-around guitar - perfect for singer-songwriters and intermediate players seeking a reliable, comfortable, and good-looking instrument.

Product Description

Taylor 214ce Koa Lefthand, Steel-String Guitar

A beautiful Grand Auditorium with cutaway for easy access to the upper frets.

  • It combines the impressive
  • rich tone and the legendary playability of Taylor guitars - with Taylor's patented ES-2 electronics with active volume
  • treble and bass controls.
  • Left-handed model
  • Style: Grand Auditorium with Cutaway
  • Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • C-Class Bracing
  • Back and sides: Koa plywood
  • Neck: Sapele
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42.8 mm
  • Nut: Nubone
  • Nut: TUSQ
  • Expression system 2 pickups
  • Chrome machine heads
  • Tortoise pickguard
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes Taylor soft case
  • Made in Mexico

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

PROS
  • • Solid Sitka top delivers a balanced, articulate tone with surprising projection.
  • • Koa back and sides add warmth and a touch of exotic beauty.
  • • Expression System 2 electronics offer reliable, natural amplified sound.
  • • C-Class bracing enhances comfort and facilitates easy upper fret access.
CONS
  • • Plywood back and sides limit the ultimate tonal complexity compared to all-solid wood.
  • • Sapele neck, while stable, might feel slightly less luxurious than some alternatives.
  • • The Tortoise pickguard is purely aesthetic and can sometimes feel a bit cheap.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Koa Plywood
Neck Material Sapele
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Expression System 2
Weight 1.85 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Koa generally offers a slightly brighter, more focused tone than rosewood, with less low-end warmth. It's still balanced, but the Koa will have a more direct, articulate character.
The neck profile is Taylor's standard, a comfortable 'Taylor Contemporary' shape; it’s generally accommodating, but players with very large hands might prefer a slightly wider neck.
The included soft case provides basic protection for gigging or storage, but it's not a heavy-duty touring case. For serious travel, consider a hardshell case for added protection.

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