Taylor 214ce Plus Acoustic

Professional Performance. Road-Ready Upgrades.

The Grand Auditorium body shape is the Swiss Army knife of the acoustic guitar world, and the Taylor 214ce Plus takes that legendary versatility and wraps it in a premium, high-gloss package built for the stage and the studio. Sitting at the sweet spot of Taylor’s lineup, the "Plus" designation introduces upgraded cosmetics, a full-body gloss finish, and heavy-duty protection designed for the working musician.

The Grand Auditorium Voice

Taylor’s signature shape delivers a perfectly balanced tonal profile that responds beautifully to almost any playing style.

• The Top: A solid Sitka Spruce soundboard provides a wide dynamic range, remarkable clarity, and a crisp, modern high-end shimmer. Whether you are flatpicking or executing intricate fingerstyle arrangements, every note rings out with definition.
• The Back & Sides: Layered Rosewood offers a gorgeous, dark aesthetic with striking grain patterns. The layered construction adds structural stability and climate resilience, making it the perfect choice for gigging musicians who travel between changing temperatures and humidity levels.

The "Plus" Upgrades

The 214ce Plus steps up from the standard 200 Series with key features tailored for discerning players:

• Full-Body High-Gloss Finish: A beautiful, mirror-like gloss finish covers the entire body, elevating the look of the spruce top and emphasizing the deep hues of the rosewood back and sides.
• Black Body Binding: Clean, dramatic black binding frames the body edges and matches the black pickguard for a sharp, contemporary look.
• Aerocase Protection: Instead of a standard gig bag, the Plus includes Taylor’s premium Aerocase. Combining the bulletproof structural protection of a hardshell case with the lightweight transportability of a gig bag, it is the ultimate travel companion.

Stage-Ready Expression System 2

Plug directly into any PA, acoustic amplifier, or recording interface with Taylor’s proprietary Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics. Featuring a patented behind-the-saddle pickup design with three individually calibrated sensors, the ES2 system captures the natural, organic acoustic voice of the guitar without the harsh "piezo quack" common in lesser acoustic-electric systems.

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