Taylor 214ce K Left Handed Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic, Koa

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Key Features

Sublime, crisp tone brought by a sitka spruce top and koa back and sides
Incredibly durable and climate resistant thanks to a layered body construction
Amplify your gorgeous natural tone with ES2 electronics
The divine result of Taylor's premium craftsmanship

Taylor 214ce K Left Handed Grand Auditorium Electro Acoustic, Koa Overview

Feel the magical wonders of Taylor's esteemed quality. The Taylor 214ce Grand Auditorium truly is the epitome of tonal and practical excellence. With a stunning sitka spruce top and layered koa back and sides, the sound that flows from this guitar is rich, sparkling with clarity, and versatile enough to accommodate a range of genres. And to accompany such a robust and durable construction, the Grand Auditorium's tone only gets more beautiful with age.

Even when you're using the innovative ES2 electronic system, you won’t lose a touch of that acoustic goodness. It picks up the natural tones of this guitar so you can project every note with gorgeous amplification. Prepare for a lifetime of exquisite playing with the 214ce Grand Auditorium.

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A superior build

Sitka spruce has been relied upon for years due to its wondrous tonal qualities, and so Taylor have taken full advantage of this magnificent tonewood by using it as the body top wood of the 214ce. Offering a wide dynamic range and crisp articulation, sitka spruce ensures that every note is released from the strings with glistening definition. It is perfect for any passionate gigging and recording musician. As it ages, the sonic capabilities of sitka spruce become more varied and enticing. Each time you play, its tone opens up - and so do the possibilities of the 214ce. Complementing the spruce top are koa back and sides. They enhance the superb sound whilst offering immense durability. The koa construction has been layered, making this guitar wonderfully climate resistant. So, with both spruce and koa, you can project glistening clarity of a beautifully balanced tone.

The grand auditorium body is known for its versatility and brilliant sound projection. With full, rounded lows, pronounced mids, and sparkling highs, you have a gorgeous tonal response across the whole frequency range. Better still, the stunning Venetian cutaway makes this guitar dreamy to play. Fingerpick and strum effortlessly as you are granted an exceptionally comfortable playing experience, even when reaching those upper frets.

Built for flawless fretting

The 214ce features a sumptuous sapele neck and an exquisite ebony fretboard. Sapele offers an overall consistent sound but with particular focus on warmth and a little extra treble. It is amazingly comfortable to play thanks to its smooth, satin finish, and a strong neck joint means it can handle any excessive fretting. The ebony fretboard attached on top further enhances your playing experience as well as adding more shimmering qualities to your tone. Ebony is an extremely responsive tonewood that offers a beautifully bright sound, making it a gorgeous accompaniment to sapele and spruce. Project your music with purpose and brilliant volume, ebony's snappy and crisp attack ensures that every single note cuts through the mix astonishingly well, leaving nothing unheard.

Amplify your sound

One of the most compelling features of this guitar is the Expression System 2 that is mounted discreetly. Featuring three pickup sensors, this electronic system captures more acoustic dynamics than ever before. Combined with Taylor's 'professional audio' preamp, this guitar allows you to plug into an amp, PA system, or recording software whilst always experiencing glorious acoustic tonal properties. Sculpt your tone with three soft rotary controls and achieve a sound that is well and truly unique.

Stability and durability

Located within the body of this magnificent instrument is a forward shifted brace that brings a whole host of practical and sonic benefits. The bracing pattern is an exceptionally sturdy structure that accommodates high-tension steel strings, meaning you can tune up and play without worrying about any potential guitar body tragedies. It also allows the lower bout more freedom to vibrate so you end up with a beautifully resonant sound that teams well with spruce and koa.