Taylor 214ce-K Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Koa

Taylor 214ce-K Hawaiian Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Grand Auditorium with Expression System 2

The 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.

Sound: Warm, Balanced, Projecting

The 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.

Inside, 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.

Grand Auditorium: The Guitarist's Swiss Army Knife

The 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.

ES2 Electronics: Faithful Amplified Tone

The 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.

Road-Ready Package

• Solid torrefied spruce top with matte finish
• Layered Hawaiian koa back and sides
• Neo-Tropical mahogany neck with ebony fretboard
• Die-cast chrome tuners
• D'Addario XS light strings (.012–.053)
• Sturdy structured gig bag included
• Lifetime limited warranty (with registration)

Specifications:

• Scale Length: 25½"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium (mid-sized)
• Cutaway: Venetian
• Bracing: C-Class
• Finish: Matte (top, back, sides, neck)
• Electronics: Expression System 2
• Made in Tecate, Mexico

Perfect For:

• Fingerstyle and classical players
• Singer-songwriters and session musicians
• Gigging and stage performers
• Those seeking tonal versatility in one guitar
• Players upgrading from beginner models who want genuine Taylor quality