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Taylor 214ce Acoustic/Electric Guitar (s/n: 5396)

With its highly versatile sound and comfortable feel, the 214ce is an ideal choice for virtually any type of player looking for a steel-string acoustic that can do everything. It starts with the Grand Auditorium body shape, which boasts player-friendly contours and an all-purpose tone profile. A solid torrefied spruce top serves up bold, clear projection with a touch of aged-in warmth thanks to our special roasting process, while the C-Class interior bracing dials up the response with more volume, longer sustain and a boost to low-end power. Taylor's always-comfortable neck design makes for relaxed fretting to accommodate players of all skill levels, and the built-in ES2 electronics mean you're prepared to plug in and play anywhere you go available at Northeast Music Center!

Taylor 214ce

Most guitar players remember the first instrument they ever owned.

They also remember the first guitar that truly felt like their guitar.

For countless musicians, those are two very different memories.

The Taylor 214ce has quietly become part of that second story. It is the instrument that has introduced generations of players to the unmistakable feel of a Taylor—a guitar that responds effortlessly, rewards growth, and encourages musicians to play longer, explore further, and discover more about their own musical voice.

That distinction has made the 214ce one of the most influential acoustic guitars Taylor has ever created.

Its importance has never been about exclusivity. Quite the opposite. The 214ce was designed to make Taylor's philosophy of craftsmanship and playability accessible to musicians who were ready to move beyond simply owning an acoustic guitar and begin building a lasting relationship with one.

From the first chord, the Grand Auditorium body demonstrates why it has become Taylor's defining shape. Its balanced response allows chords to ring with impressive clarity while individual notes remain focused and expressive. It adapts naturally to changing musical styles, making it equally satisfying for singer-songwriters, weekend performers, dedicated hobbyists, and experienced players who simply appreciate an instrument that refuses to be limited by genre.

What separates the 214ce from many guitars in its class is not a single feature. It is the way every design decision works toward the same goal: creating an instrument that never feels like an obstacle. The neck encourages relaxed playing, the guitar responds honestly to both delicate touch and energetic strumming, and its balanced voice leaves room for the musician's personality to shape every performance.

Taylor has always believed that innovation should make music more accessible, not more complicated. That philosophy can be felt throughout the 214ce. It is refined without becoming intimidating, sophisticated without becoming fragile, and versatile enough to accompany players as their musical ambitions continue to evolve.

Perhaps the greatest compliment that can be paid to the 214ce is this: it rarely becomes the guitar that someone outgrows. Instead, it becomes the guitar they continue reaching for long after other instruments have come and gone. It earns a permanent place because it consistently delivers exactly what musicians ask of it—clarity, balance, reliability, and the confidence to simply keep playing.

The Taylor 214ce is not defined by where it sits within a catalog.

It is defined by the role it has played in the musical lives of thousands of guitarists who discovered that a truly great instrument does more than produce beautiful sound.

It inspires progress.

Why the 214ce Matters

Every respected guitar builder has one instrument that changes how musicians perceive the entire brand.

For Taylor, the 214ce has introduced countless players to the qualities that have made the company one of the most admired names in modern acoustic guitars. It demonstrates that exceptional design is not reserved for flagship models alone. Instead, it proves that thoughtful engineering, musical balance, and remarkable playability can shape an instrument that remains relevant long after the excitement of the purchase has faded.

Its legacy is measured not by rarity, but by the number of musicians who still remember the day they first played one.

The Northeast Music Center Perspective

We've always believed that the most important guitar in a musician's collection is often the one that inspires the greatest amount of growth.

The Taylor 214ce has earned that reputation over many years because it encourages players to spend less time thinking about the instrument and more time making music. It becomes a trusted companion through lessons, rehearsals, performances, songwriting sessions, and the countless quiet moments that shape a lifetime of musicianship.

That is why the Taylor 214ce continues to hold such an important place in our collection.

Not because it introduces players to Taylor.

Because it introduces many players to a new level of confidence in their own music.

Specifications:

• Body
  • Body Shape - Grand Auditorium
  • Top Wood - Torrefied Spruce
  • Back & Sides Wood – Layered Walnut
  • Pickguard – Faux Tortoise
  • Rosette - White Plastic 3 Ring
  • Binding – White
  • Bracing - Taylor C-Class
• Neck
  • Frets - 20
  • Scale length - 25.5"
  • Neck Wood - Neo-Tropical Mahogany
  • Nut Width - 1-11/16"
  • Fretboard Wood - Ebony
  • Inlays – Acrylic
  • Headplate Material – Ebony
  • Headplate Inlay - Taylor Logo
• Hardware
  • Tuners - Taylor 14:1 Ratio
  • Nut - Tusq
  • Bridge - Ebony
  • Saddle - Micarta
  • Bridge Pins - Black
• Electronics
• Pickup - Taylor ES2 Electronics

Great Acoustic available from Northeast Music Center!