Torrefied Spruce Warmth, Koa Glow, Stage Ready
This Taylor 214ce-K is one of those guitars that just feels right the second you hit the first chord. The torrefied spruce top gives you that seasoned, opened up warmth, while the koa back and sides add shimmer and snap that jump out in a mix.
Paired with Taylor’s comfortable Grand Auditorium body, C-Class bracing, and ES2 electronics, this one hits that sweet spot between couch guitar, studio tool, and plug in and play workhorse.
Torrefied Spruce Top With Koa Back And Sides
The solid torrefied spruce top has been gently roasted so it behaves more like a well loved, played in top. You get quicker response, a little extra warmth, and that sweet, broken in bloom without waiting ten years.
Layered Hawaiian koa back and sides bring the visual wow factor and a focused midrange with glassy highs. Strum it and you hear that koa chime on top, pick lightly and it stays clear and articulate for fingerstyle.
C-Class Bracing For Power And Sustain
Taylor’s C-Class bracing with Relief Rout is doing a lot of the heavy lifting you feel but might not see. It helps the top move more, which translates into more volume, longer sustain, and a surprisingly strong low end for a mid sized body.
Real talk, this is the kind of bracing that lets you dig in without the sound collapsing. Chords stay open, single notes hang on, and the guitar stays balanced from bass to treble.
Grand Auditorium Comfort With Cutaway Access
The Grand Auditorium shape is Taylor’s desert island body style for a reason. It is slim and comfortable against your body, but it still throws enough air to keep up in a small acoustic jam or solo set.
The Venetian cutaway gives you easy access to the upper frets, so lead lines, melodic fills, and chord extensions up the neck all feel natural. At around 4.6 pounds, it is light enough for long sets without fighting you.
Stage Ready ES2 Electronics
Plugged in, the Expression System 2 keeps things honest. It captures the natural acoustic voice of the guitar with clear highs, solid low end, and a dynamic response that actually follows your touch instead of flattening it out.
Whether you are running straight into a PA, an acoustic amp, or a pedalboard with reverbs and delays, the ES2 gives you a clean, musical starting point that takes EQ well and resists harshness.
Dialed In And Ready From Moore Guitars
This specific 214ce-K is the actual guitar in the photos, hanging in our Evansville shop right now. It has been inspected three times, given our free pro setup, and is ready to go with D’Addario XS coated phosphor bronze lights and a Taylor structured gig bag.
If you want to talk neck feel, compare it to other Taylors, or you just want more photos, call us at (888) 794-8482. We are happy to walk you through it like you are here in the shop with us.
