description Taylor 214ce DLX Overview
The Taylor 214ce DLX is a Grand Auditorium guitar with a solid Sitka spruce top and layered rosewood back/sides, offering a bright, articulate Taylor tone with clear highs and good projection. The DLX version includes a gloss body, ES2 pickup system, and a Taylor hardshell case. While not all-solid (laminated back/sides), the 214ce DLX excels in versatility it's comfortable for fingerstyle, strumming, and recording. Its narrower nut width and shorter scale make it more comfortable for smaller hands.
Ideal for players who want a reliable stage guitar with premium aesthetics.
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What body shape is the Taylor 214ce DLX?
The Taylor 214ce DLX is a Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar. That shape is Taylor's all-purpose middle ground, giving more balance than a dreadnought and more body than a small concert guitar.
What makes the 214ce DLX different from the standard 214ce?
The DLX version adds a gloss-finished body and a Taylor hardshell case. It keeps core 214ce features such as the solid Sitka spruce top, layered rosewood back and sides, cutaway, and Expression System 2 electronics.
Is the Taylor 214ce DLX good for live performance?
Yes, it has Taylor's ES2 pickup system, which is designed for plugged-in acoustic performance. The onboard controls let a player adjust volume and tone without adding an external soundhole pickup.
How does the Taylor 214ce DLX compare with a Taylor 314ce?
The 214ce DLX uses layered rosewood back and sides, while the 314ce is in Taylor's higher 300 Series with all-solid wood construction. The 214ce DLX is the more affordable stage-ready choice, while the 314ce is the step up for players prioritizing acoustic resonance.
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