{"product_id":"taylor-214ce-k-grand-auditorium-acoustic-electric-guitar-koa","title":"Taylor 214ce-K Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Koa","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaylor 214ce-K Hawaiian Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Grand Auditorium with Expression System 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 214ce-K represents Taylor's master class in affordable versatility. Combining striking Hawaiian koa back and sides with a solid torrefied spruce top, this Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric delivers a balanced, projecting tone suited equally to fingerstyle picking, percussive rhythm strumming, and live amplified performance. A genuinely competent instrument that doesn't demand a premium price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound: Warm, Balanced, Projecting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe torrefied spruce top answers the eternal question: how do you capture the warmth and depth of a played-in guitar from day one? The special roasting process adds mature character—clarity you'd expect from traditional spruce, with an extra dash of warmth and complexity. Hawaiian koa back and sides contribute a sweet, complex voice distinct from typical Indian rosewood. Together, they create a tone that cuts through a mix with authority yet remains musically rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside, C-Class bracing enhances the response with more volume, longer sustain, and a boost to low-end power. This isn't a thin-sounding budget option—the 214ce-K performs well above expectation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Auditorium: The Guitarist's Swiss Army Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Grand Auditorium is Taylor's flagship body shape—comfortable to hold, balanced for cross-genre utility. It's equally at home in a coffee shop or on a stage. The Venetian cutaway gives upper-fret access without sacrificing the tonal mass that makes this shape special. Whether you're fingerstyle fingerpicking or strumming aggressively, the body shape supports your playing rather than fighting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eES2 Electronics: Faithful Amplified Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Expression System 2 uses a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design to capture more of your guitar's dynamic properties when plugged in. No quacky, thin piezo tone. No feedback issues. Just your guitar's voice, digitally faithful, ready for rehearsal, recording, or live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad-Ready Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid torrefied spruce top with matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered Hawaiian koa back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeo-Tropical mahogany neck with ebony fretboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast chrome tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD'Addario XS light strings (.012–.053)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy structured gig bag included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime limited warranty (with registration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25½\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Grand Auditorium (mid-sized)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutaway: Venetian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing: C-Class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Matte (top, back, sides, neck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: Expression System 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Tecate, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerstyle and classical players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger-songwriters and session musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGigging and stage performers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose seeking tonal versatility in one guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers upgrading from beginner models who want genuine Taylor quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62542171865475,"sku":"F204002111007891000","price":1049.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0432\/6024\/8218\/files\/Taylor-214ce-K-2211103291-FrontLeft-2023_png.webp?v=1788446834","url":"https:\/\/astrings.co.uk\/es\/products\/taylor-214ce-k-grand-auditorium-acoustic-electric-guitar-koa","provider":"A Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}