Taylor 214ce Plus Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Black
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Blending unique and familiar features, this 214ce boasts a stunning black gloss finish, big leaf maple back and sides, and Expression System 2 electronics.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| Big leaf maple back and sides | Smooth highs with a focused midrange |
| Solid torrefied spruce top | Aged tonal character with increased response |
| Taylor Expression System 2 | Captures dynamic range of acoustic sound |
| Venetian cutaway | Cutaway for access to upper frets |
Overview
With slick looks and easy playability, the high value 214ce BLK Plus Acoustic-Electric guitar responds well to strumming, flatpicking, and fingerpicking. The Grand Auditorium is the most versatile body shape in the Taylor lineup.
The Taylor 214ce BLK Plus features layered Big Leaf Maple back and sides, solid Torrefied Spruce top, solid ebony fingerboard and bridge, white binding, upgraded bracing, and award-winning stage and recording ready ES2 electronics. The patented Taylor neck joint ensures optimum playability and intonation. The 214ce BLK Plus ships in a travel ready, reinforced Aerocase.
- Solid Torrefied Spruce Top
- Layered Big Leaf Maple Back and Sides
- Hard Rock Maple neck
- West African Ebony fretboard
- Black Gloss Finish
- Expression System 2 electronics
- Venetian Cutaway
- Includes reinforced Aerocase
The Taylor 214ce BLK Plus features layered Big Leaf Maple back and sides, solid Torrefied Spruce top, solid ebony fingerboard and bridge, white binding, upgraded bracing, and award-winning stage and recording ready ES2 electronics. The patented Taylor neck joint ensures optimum playability and intonation. The 214ce BLK Plus ships in a travel ready, reinforced Aerocase.
Features:
- Grand Auditorium Body Shape- Solid Torrefied Spruce Top
- Layered Big Leaf Maple Back and Sides
- Hard Rock Maple neck
- West African Ebony fretboard
- Black Gloss Finish
- Expression System 2 electronics
- Venetian Cutaway
- Includes reinforced Aerocase
Specs
-Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
-Cutaway: Venetian
-Top: Solid Torrefied Spruce
-Back and Sides: Layered Big Leaf Maple
-Neck: Hard Rock Maple
-Bridge/Fretboard: West African Ebony
-Fretboard inlays: 4 mm Italian Acrylic dots
-Nut Width: 1 11/16"
-Scale Length: 25-1/2"
-Number of Frets: 20
-Body Finish: Gloss Black
-Neck Finish: Gloss Black
-Electronics: Expression System 2
-Tuning machines: Taylor Satin Black Standard
-Nut and Saddle: White Nubone Nut/White Micarta Saddle
-Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
-Case: Aerocase Brown
-Cutaway: Venetian
-Top: Solid Torrefied Spruce
-Back and Sides: Layered Big Leaf Maple
-Neck: Hard Rock Maple
-Bridge/Fretboard: West African Ebony
-Fretboard inlays: 4 mm Italian Acrylic dots
-Nut Width: 1 11/16"
-Scale Length: 25-1/2"
-Number of Frets: 20
-Body Finish: Gloss Black
-Neck Finish: Gloss Black
-Electronics: Expression System 2
-Tuning machines: Taylor Satin Black Standard
-Nut and Saddle: White Nubone Nut/White Micarta Saddle
-Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
-Case: Aerocase Brown
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black
- Shipping Weight: 19.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 47 x 21 x 9 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 214ce-BLK-Plus
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted June 9, 2026 by a customer from gmail.com
"Worth every penny"
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I know this is not an all-solid guitar, but I've loved it since day one.First, it stays in tune forever. The black finish is beautiful, especially with the white binding and rosette. The ebony fretboard and bridge give it a premium feel, and the guitar sounds almost like a piano—clear, balanced, and articulate.The tuning machines are incredibly smooth yet solid and reliable. The ES2 electronics sound amazing plugged in, with great bass response and that unmistakable Taylor professional sound.Of course, because it's not an all-solid guitar, it doesn't resonate and vibrate acoustically like some more expensive models. But honestly, plugged in, it sounds fantastic and does exactly what I need it to do.I did have to buy the small Taylor strap adapter, but that's a minor detail.The neck is one of my favorite things about this guitar—fast, comfortable, and effortless to play. Whether I'm strumming, fingerpicking, or just practicing for hours, it always feels great in my hands.For me, this guitar has been worth every penny.
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