Taylor 214ce-BLK Plus Acoustic/Electric Guitar

Available Now at Northeast Music Center!

 Taylor 214ce-BLK Plus Acoustic/Electric Guitar! Guitar Comes with Taylor AeroCase!

There are guitars designed to quietly blend into the room.

The Taylor 214ce-BLK Plus is not one of them.

Finished entirely in high-gloss black with contrasting white binding and satin-black hardware, this Grand Auditorium has a striking, modern presence—but underneath the distinctive appearance is one of Taylor's most versatile acoustic-electric designs.

A solid torrefied spruce top, layered Big Leaf maple back and sides, C-Class bracing, Taylor's comfortable Standard Carve neck and ES2 electronics give the 214ce-BLK Plus the range to handle songwriting, rehearsals, recording and live performance without demanding that the player commit to one particular musical style.

At Northeast Music Center, we especially like this model for the player who wants the familiar versatility of a Taylor 214ce with a considerably more distinctive stage presence.

214ce-BLK PLUS HIGHLIGHTS:
• Grand Auditorium body
• Venetian cutaway
• Striking all-black gloss finish
• Solid torrefied spruce top
• Layered Big Leaf maple back and sides
• Taylor C-Class bracing
• Hard Rock maple neck
• Taylor Standard Carve neck profile
• 25.5" scale length
• 1-11/16" nut width
• West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard
• Taylor Expression System 2 electronics
• Satin-black Taylor tuners
• White body binding
• Faux pearl single-ring rosette
• Includes Taylor AeroCase

THE BLACK FINISH CHANGES THE PERSONALITY

The first thing you'll notice about the 214ce-BLK Plus isn't a specification.

It's the presence.

The gloss-black top, back, sides, neck and peghead create an unusually cohesive appearance, while white binding, a faux pearl rosette and black hardware keep the design clean and contemporary.

It's sophisticated without becoming flashy.

Onstage, it looks purposeful.

In the studio, it looks unmistakably different.

And for a player who loves the Taylor experience but wants something visually removed from the traditional natural-finish acoustic, the 214ce-BLK Plus makes an immediate statement.

SOLID TORREFIED SPRUCE — WARMTH WITH CLARITY

Underneath the black finish is a solid torrefied spruce soundboard.

Taylor's controlled roasting process gives the spruce an added touch of warmth and played-in character while retaining the clarity, projection and dynamic range that make spruce such a versatile acoustic top wood.

That balance is especially important in a Grand Auditorium.

Strum aggressively and the guitar maintains definition.

Back off for fingerstyle or more delicate accompaniment and the top remains responsive.

It's the kind of voice that works because it doesn't insist on being used one way.

LAYERED BIG LEAF MAPLE BACK & SIDES

The 214ce-BLK Plus pairs its solid spruce top with layered Big Leaf maple back and sides.

The layered construction provides excellent stability and durability while complementing the guitar's clear, focused personality.

For a working acoustic-electric that may travel between home, rehearsal rooms, studios and stages, that combination makes a lot of practical sense.

The solid soundboard remains the primary driver of the acoustic response, while the layered maple body provides a dependable foundation designed for real-world use.

C-CLASS BRACING

Taylor's C-Class bracing helps the compact waist and versatile proportions of the Grand Auditorium produce additional low-end presence, sustain and volume.

The goal isn't simply to make the guitar louder.

It's to create a more complete response.

Chords feel substantial without becoming muddy, while individual notes retain the definition that has long been associated with Taylor acoustics.

Whether you're accompanying a vocalist, playing rhythm in a group or working through a fingerstyle arrangement, the 214ce-BLK Plus responds in a way that feels balanced and predictable.

GRAND AUDITORIUM — ONE GUITAR FOR A LOT OF MUSIC

There is a reason Taylor's Grand Auditorium design has become such an important part of the company's identity.

It simply covers an enormous amount of musical territory.

The body has enough depth and projection for strong rhythm playing, but enough balance and articulation to satisfy fingerstyle players.

Its proportions remain comfortable for long sessions, while the Venetian cutaway provides easier access to the upper frets.

For a musician who wants one acoustic-electric capable of moving between multiple musical environments, the Grand Auditorium remains one of Taylor's strongest designs.

THE TAYLOR PLAYING EXPERIENCE

The 214ce-BLK Plus features a Hard Rock maple neck with Taylor's Standard Carve profile, a 25.5" scale length and a comfortable 1-11/16" nut width.

That slightly narrower nut width contributes to the relaxed fretting feel that makes the 200 Series particularly approachable.

Electric players transitioning to acoustic may find it immediately comfortable.

Developing players benefit from an instrument that doesn't make basic fretting unnecessarily difficult.

And experienced musicians simply get a neck that allows them to concentrate on playing rather than fighting the guitar.

TAYLOR EXPRESSION SYSTEM 2

The 214ce-BLK Plus is ready for performance with Taylor's Expression System 2 electronics.

The ES2's behind-the-saddle pickup design is engineered to capture the dynamics of the instrument while providing straightforward onboard control for amplified playing.

For the working musician, that's important.

Take the guitar out of its AeroCase, plug into an acoustic amplifier or PA system, dial in your sound and get to work.

No aftermarket pickup installation required.

THE “PLUS” ADVANTAGE

The Plus designation brings something particularly useful to this version of the 214ce:

Taylor's AeroCase.

It provides a meaningful step up in protection from a conventional soft gig bag while remaining lighter and easier to transport than a traditional wooden hardshell case.

That suits the personality of this guitar perfectly.

The 214ce-BLK Plus is built to be played, transported and used—not left at home because moving it around becomes inconvenient.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Body
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Cutaway: Venetian
• Color: Black
• Top: Solid Torrefied Spruce
• Back & Sides: Layered Big Leaf Maple
• Back Configuration: Layered 2-Piece
• Bracing: Taylor C-Class
• Binding: White
• Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring
• Pickguard: Black
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back & Side Finish: Gloss

Neck
• Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Inlays: Faux Pearl 4mm Dots
• Neck Finish: Gloss

Peghead
• Peghead Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Inlay: None
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Finish: Gloss

Hardware
• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut: White NuBone
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Bridge Pins: Black ABS Plastic
• Tuners: Taylor Satin Black with Satin Black Buttons
• Strap Pin: Black
• End Pin: Black
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.053)

Electronics
• Pickup System: Taylor Expression System 2

Included
• Taylor AeroCase

WHY THE 214ce-BLK PLUS STANDS OUT

The attraction of this guitar goes beyond having a black finish.

It's the combination.

You get the warmth and response of a solid torrefied spruce top, the versatility of Taylor's Grand Auditorium body, C-Class bracing, comfortable Taylor playability and ES2 electronics—all wrapped in one of the most distinctive presentations in the 200 Series.

For a singer-songwriter, working musician, worship player, electric guitarist looking for an acoustic, or simply someone who prefers a more contemporary visual aesthetic, the 214ce-BLK Plus makes a compelling argument.

It looks different.

It remains practical.

And most importantly, it still does what a good Taylor should do:

make you want to keep playing.

THE NORTHEAST MUSIC CENTER PERSPECTIVE

At Northeast Music Center, we're always interested in guitars that offer customers something beyond a change in cosmetics.

The 214ce-BLK Plus does that.

Its appearance may be the reason you first notice it, but the torrefied spruce top, Grand Auditorium versatility, comfortable neck, C-Class bracing and ES2 electronics are the reasons it deserves to be considered as a serious working instrument.

For the player who wants a Taylor that can comfortably move from home to rehearsal to stage—and wants it to look just as memorable as it sounds—this is an excellent choice.

As an authorized Taylor dealer, Northeast Music Center can help you compare the 214ce-BLK Plus with the standard 214ce, 214ce Plus and other Taylor models to find the instrument that best suits your needs.

The Taylor 214ce-BLK Plus is available now from Northeast Music Center and includes its Taylor AeroCase.