Warm, crisp solid-wood Taylor tone for the plugged set.

The appealing tone and subtle nuances of the Taylor 214e Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar with a solid Sitka spruce top and an Indian rosewood laminate body are amplified with clarity and warmth, thanks to Taylor's ES-T electronics. The result is a high-fidelity, low-impedance signal for clear, acoustic amplified tone. The Taylor 214-E has a mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, and a 25-1/2" scale. A durable satin finish offers protection, good looks, and a smooth feel.

The Grand Auditorium body combines the width and depth of a dreadnought with a narrower waist. Its sleek design yields a strong treble zing across the tonal spectrum and sharpens the definition of individual notes. The Taylor 214e Grand Auditorium is a strong fingerpicking guitar that also adapts well to medium strumming.

Taylor 214e Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:

• Grand Auditorium body
• Taylor ES-T electronics
• Solid Sitka spruce top
• Indian rosewood body
• Wood fiber soundhole rosette
• Tropical American mahogany neck
• Ebony fretboard
• Pearloid dot inlays
• Ebony headstock overlay
• Black plastic binding
• Ebony bridge
• Tusq nut and bridge saddle
• Enclosed, die-cast chrome-plated tuning machines
• Elixir medium gauge strings with NanoWeb coating
• 25-1/2" scale
• Adjustable truss rod
• Nut width 1-11/16"
• 20 frets
• Scalloped X-bracing
• Satin finish
• Body: 16"W x 20"H x 4-5/8"D
• Overall length 41"

Taylor 214e Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Includes:

• Taylor hardshell case

A comfortable, versatile guitar you'll feel confident playing anywhere. Order now.

Taylor 214e Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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My 2007 214e

Posted by Jae L. from New York, NY on Sep 6, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist, Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Reggae, Indie

My fiance bought me this guitar as a "pre engagement present" back in 07 when they had just released the rosewood 214. I LOVE THIS GUITAR. I give mine a 4.0 for features because the electronics are weak, but it did come with a pretty gloss top which they don't have anymore and the tuners were generic (replaced them with Taylor tuners). Mine's got the best spruce top I've seen on any 214 and most 300/400 series. The grain is perfect with really nice flames across it. I almost feel this top was meant to go on a 914 or something. Quality is a 5 because it's just a great sounding acoustic guitar and so easy to play. I know I'm over hyping it but I do take a lot of pride in my guitar.

Despite my rating, I don't really like the Taylor 214's they've got in stores nowadays. If you want one, I suggest finding a used 07 model. They sound much better IMO. But for feel and playability, any 214 is great place to start.

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Good Guitar, Terrible Electronics

Posted by Musicality from Atlanta on Feb 10, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Active

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/Folk

I played this guitar recently at a local music shop. I have to say that I was very impressed with the sound coming out of this instrument. It was a full/rich tone that was better than most guitars in this same price range. Then I plugged it in. The electronics are terrible. I read another review which said that the guitar sounded tinny. Let me say, it's like night and day between the acoustic sound and the sound it gives off once you plug it in. If you want a nice acoustic guitar that you might from time to time want electrified, this could do the trick. Otherwise, spend another $500 and move up the Taylor ladder or buy another brand.

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The ears know when its a Taylor

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Jan 8, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist/Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz/Blues/Indie Folk

I received this guitar about a year ago as a surprise from my girlfriend who know nothing about guitars and she heard it and was impressed. I still get blown away everytime i take it out of its case. This Model Taylor is very bright, full and most of all lush. The expression system is very low profile and low key, Taylor does'nt take out a big chunk of wood to put the E.Q. in. If you get a chance give this model a test drive and see if it sticks. im a fan for life.

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First Taylor

Posted by passkey from Upstate on Dec 16, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: rock/country

I am a bit dissapointed. Very tinny sound I think and even tried changing the strings after receiving with minimal improvement. Will say sound may be slightly improving with age (still to be determined). The ES-T electronics doesn't impress me much. Also miss a built-in tuner that most acoustic-electrics have. An attractive instrument. One gets an ego boost with owning a Taylor but I really have other lower price acoustic guitars that sound better.

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Impressive

Posted by TaylorPlayor610 from Texas on Sep 21, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist/All around musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Hard and Soft Rock, Alternative Country, Blues

This guitar is an overall good guitar. The tone is a bit scrachy but that might be because the bridge is too high so I'm getting it shaved. I'm very pleased with the guitar just not so much the price.

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