The Taylor 214ce Koa Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar brings together exceptional acoustic properties and plugged-in potential. Crafted with layered koa back and sides, it produces a focused, woody tone with articulate treble and a robust midrange. The torrefied Sitka spruce top adds sonic depth and responsiveness. With its cutaway and slim neck profile, the 214ce Koa gives you comfortable access to higher frets. Taylor's ES2 pickup system faithfully reproduces your natural acoustic tone when amplified. The Grand Auditorium body provides a balanced, versatile sound.

Rich, Responsive Layered Koa Back and Sides

The 214ce Koa captivates with back and sides made of layered koa, yielding a lush, focused tone. You'll enjoy bold midrange punch, crisp treble articulation and a low end that opens up the more you play. From fingerstyle to flatpicking, the 214ce Koa offers a versatile tonal palette. Its focused koa voice records and mixes beautifully, complementing vocals or other instruments.

Sitka Spruce Top with Added Depth from Torrefaction Process

Torrefaction boosts the 214ce Koa's Sitka spruce top, giving you more dynamic range, balance and projection. Notes ring out with added sustain. Chords sound full and rich. The torrefied spruce top pumps out serious volume and punch in response to both aggressive and delicate playing styles.

Cutaway for Upper Fret Access

The 214ce Koa gives you total access to higher notes thanks to its cutaway. Reach those melodic runs and solos beyond the 10th fret with ease. The cutaway contour creates an ergonomic playing feel whether seated or standing.

Taylor ES2 Pickup System for Natural Amplified Tone

Plug in the 214ce Koa to experience Taylor's revolutionary ES2 pickup system. The three calibrated behind-the-saddle sensors capture your guitar's true acoustic tone. The onboard preamp produces exceptional amplified sound and responsiveness. Whether onstage or in the studio, the ES2 pickup conveys the authentic voice of your Taylor.

Slim Neck Profile with Ebony Fingerboard for Comfort and Playability

The 214ce Koa neck offers Taylor's famous slim, fast-playing profile. Genuine West African ebony graces the fingerboard and bridge for silky playability and rock-solid intonation. The slim neck and ebony fingerboard make the 214ce Koa a joy to play, whether banging out first-position chords or nailing intricate solos up high.

Grand Auditorium Body Style Provides Balanced, Versatile Acoustic Tone

The Grand Auditorium shape is a Taylor original design that helped define the brand's acoustic sound. With its tapered body contours, the GA yields excellent volume while retaining tonal balance across the frequency range. From delicate fingerpicking to aggressive strumming, the GA serves up dynamic, well-rounded tone. The 214ce Koa GA body provides rich acoustic inspiration.