Taylor 214ce-K DLX - natural

200 series. Made in Mexico. Deluxe model with gold hardware, full gloss finish and "Sentinel" fretboard inlays.
The TAYLOR 214ce-K DLX steel-string acoustic guitar features a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, a laminated figured koa back/side duo, a neotropical mahogany neck, an Ebony fingerboard and the Expression System ES2 preamp. The Grand Auditorium (owned by Taylor since 1994) is the consensus size. 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. These characteristics give Sitka great flexibility of sound and adaptability to virtually any playing style: strumming, flatpicking or fingerpicking. Koa is a tropical hardwood endemic to the island of Hawaii. It's a dense wood that combines the rich midrange of mahogany with the brilliance of maple. As well as giving the wood a beautiful 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, Taylor took 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.