Description
Versatile Sound. Effortless Playability. Timeless Taylor Quality.
The Taylor 214ce delivers everything modern players love about the Taylor experience — vibrant tone, superb playability, and stage-ready performance — all wrapped in an elegant, accessible package. With its Grand Auditorium body shape, solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, and layered walnut back and sides, the 214ce produces a beautifully balanced tone that’s both articulate and full-bodied, making it ideal for strummers, fingerpickers, and singer-songwriters alike.
Taylor’s C-Class bracing enhances low-end depth, sustain, and dynamic range, while the torrefied top adds the warmth and sweetness of a seasoned instrument. The Taylor neck ensures unmatched comfort and precise intonation, perfect for long sessions or live performances. Equipped with the Expression System® 2 electronics, this guitar translates its natural acoustic voice with remarkable clarity and presence — ready for any stage or studio.
Finished with a smooth Venetian cutaway for easy access to upper frets and Taylor’s signature craftsmanship, the 214ce stands as one of the most versatile and inspiring instruments in its class.
Key Features
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Grand Auditorium Body Shape: Taylor’s most popular body style delivers an ideal balance of volume, projection, and comfort for all playing styles.
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Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top: Specially roasted to enhance tonal warmth, responsiveness, and a played-in character.
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Layered Walnut Back & Sides: Offers a rich, clear tone with beautiful visual appeal and stability across climates.
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C-Class Bracing: Increases sustain, volume, and low-end resonance for a more dynamic response.
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Venetian Cutaway: Elegant design for comfortable access to higher frets.
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Taylor Expression System® 2 Electronics: Patented behind-the-saddle pickup design captures the guitar’s full dynamic range for natural amplified sound.
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Taylor Neck Design: Renowned for its smooth feel, consistent intonation, and easy adjustability.
Specifications
Body
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Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
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Top Wood: Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce
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Back & Sides: Layered Walnut
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Bracing: C-Class Bracing
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Cutaway: Venetian
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Finish: Gloss Top, Satin Back & Sides
Neck
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Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany
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Neck Profile: Standard Taylor Carve
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Fingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Scale Length: 25-1/2″
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Frets: 20
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Nut Width: 1-11/16″ (42.8 mm)
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Inlays: Small Diamond
Hardware & Electronics
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Electronics: Taylor Expression System® 2
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Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble
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Bridge: Ebony
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Tuners: Chrome (Die-Cast)
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Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut / Micarta Saddle
Other
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Strings: Elixir® Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (.012–.053)
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Case: Taylor AeroCase (Included)
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Made In: Mexico
The Taylor 214ce offers the sweet spot between premium tone and real-world versatility. It’s equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in your living room — with a voice that inspires confidence and playability that makes you want to keep creating.

