Taylor 214ce Walnut - natural satin

Made in Mexico, the TAYLOR 214ce steel-string acoustic guitar features a solid torrefied Sitka Spruce top, a laminated Walnut back and sides, a neo-tropical Mahogany neck, an Ebony fingerboard and the Expression System ES2 preamp. The Grand Auditorium (Taylor's proprietary since 1994) is the name of the game. A hybrid between the Grand Concert (00 classical style) and the indispensable Dreadnought, it is considerably more compact than the latter, which obviously makes for more pleasant ergonomics. Its acoustic amplitude is logically less pronounced, but on the other hand its amplification is easier, with fewer feedback problems. Sitka spruce is the traditional choice for the vast majority of acoustic guitars. Thanks to a perfect balance between robustness and elasticity, Sitka generates a direct, punchy sound with impeccable articulation. In a compromise between Rosewood, Mahogany and Maple, Walnut has a well-balanced bass/midrange/treble frequency balance, combined with remarkable clarity. In addition to giving the wood an attractive patina, the torrefaction process improves tuning stability, sustain, clarity and resonance.

Taylor Expression System 2 Preamp: in order to faithfully reproduce the amplitude and fundamental character of their acoustics, it took Taylor several years to develop the Expression System (ES). Thanks to new sensors and a substantially reworked circuit, the Expression System 2 offers even greater responsiveness and dynamics, and according to Taylor, around 25% more warmth.