Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TB

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Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TB

Taylor

214ce Plus Special Edition TB

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Product Info

Article Number: 617264
Brand: Taylor
Model: 214ce Plus Special Edition TB
Price: $1,813.90

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The 214ce Plus Special Edition TB is a fantastic all-around guitar, especially for gigging singer-songwriters or players needing a reliable amplified sound. The V-Class bracing really opens up the sound, giving it a surprising amount of volume and clarity, while the Trans Blue finish adds a touch of personality. It’s a premium-priced instrument that offers a great balance of features and performance.

Product Description

  • Taylor 214ce Plus Special Edition TB
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
  • Back and sideS: Sapele laminated
  • V-class bracing
  • Top: Solid Englemann spruce
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Diamond fingerboard inlays
  • Black binding
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 42.8 mm (1.685")
  • Nubone nut
  • 20 frets
  • Pickup: ES2 Expression System
  • Volume
  • treble and bass controls
  • Black pickguard
  • Ebony bridge with Tusq saddle
  • Strings: D'Addario XSAPB1253 (Art. #516198#)
  • Colour: Trans Blue
  • high-gloss
  • Includes Aerocase

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

PROS
  • • Solid Engelmann spruce top provides excellent clarity and projection.
  • • Sapele back and sides offer a warm, balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Expression System 2 pickup delivers remarkably natural amplified sound.
  • • Ebony fingerboard and Tusq saddle contribute to smooth playability and sustain.
CONS
  • • The high-gloss finish, while beautiful, can feel a bit sticky for some players.
  • • Sapele laminate, while good, isn't as tonally complex as all-solid wood.
  • • Trans Blue finish might not appeal to players preferring more traditional aesthetics.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Engelmann Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele Laminated
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 20
Electronics ES2 Expression System
Weight 1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ES2 offers a more natural and dynamic amplified tone than older Taylor systems, accurately capturing the guitar's acoustic character with improved bass response.
Yes, the high-gloss finish does show fingerprints and is more susceptible to minor scratches than a satin finish, requiring careful handling and cleaning.
While it won't change *as* dramatically as a fully solid instrument, the sapele will still mellow and develop complexity over time, though it will retain its inherent warmth and balance.

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