Taylor 214ce-K DLX 'Sunburst' Acoustic Electric Guitar

The Taylor 214ce-K DLX Sunburst is a beautifully appointed acoustic-electric that combines the allure of Hawaiian koa with the tonal benefits of a torrefied Sitka spruce top in Taylor's flagship Grand Auditorium cutaway body - elevated with the Deluxe package's upgraded appointments and finished in a warm, richly layered Sunburst that deepens beautifully across the koa's natural figure. Hawaiian koa is one of the most visually and tonally distinctive tonewoods in the world - prized for its gorgeous figuring, warm and complex tone, and the kind of sweet, shimmering midrange character that sets it apart from any mainland tonewood. The layered koa back and sides deliver this character reliably and consistently while adding the durability and stability that makes this guitar genuinely travel and performance-ready.

The torrefied Sitka spruce top - roasted using Taylor's special recipe to replicate the tonal character of a well-played vintage instrument - pairs with the koa's natural warmth for a vibrant, balanced, and room-filling voice with a sweet, played-in depth well beyond what an untreated spruce top can provide. Taylor's V-Class bracing with cantilevered design dials up more volume, longer sustain, and clearer note-to-note harmony throughout the fingerboard, while the ES2 electronics with behind-the-saddle design capture more of the guitar's dynamic properties for natural, faithful amplified performance. Gold hardware, full-body gloss finish, Sentinel fingerboard inlays, and a deluxe hardshell case complete a Deluxe appointment package of genuine visual distinction. Ideal for players who want striking koa aesthetics, genuine tonal character, and reliable electronics in a versatile, comfortable Grand Auditorium package.

Features

• Layered Hawaiian koa back and sides with torrefied Sitka spruce top delivers a vibrant, warm, and richly complex acoustic voice with koa's characteristic sweet, shimmering midrange character and the extra played-in depth that Taylor's special roasting process provides.
• Taylor V-Class bracing with cantilevered design dials up more volume, longer sustain, and improved note-to-note harmonic clarity throughout the fingerboard - a genuine acoustic engineering advance that sets this guitar apart from standard X-braced alternatives.
• Sunburst finish deepens beautifully across the natural figure of the layered Hawaiian koa, creating a richly layered visual effect that showcases the koa's characteristic grain and iridescent shimmer to full advantage.
• Taylor ES2 behind-the-saddle electronics capture more of the guitar's natural dynamic properties for faithful, natural-sounding amplified performance that suits both live and studio applications.
• Deluxe appointments including gold hardware, full-body gloss finish, and Sentinel fingerboard inlays elevate the 214ce-K DLX beyond the standard 200 series specification for a genuinely premium aesthetic presentation.

• Body: Grand Auditorium, Venetian cutaway
• Top: Solid torrefied Sitka spruce
• Back & sides: Layered Hawaiian koa
• Bracing: V-Class with cantilevered design
• Neck: Neo-tropical mahogany
• Fingerboard: West African Crelicam ebony
• Fingerboard inlays: Sentinel
• Scale length: 25-1/2"
• Nut width: 1-11/16"
• Nut: Nubone
• Saddle: Micarta
• Bridge: West African Crelicam ebony
• Hardware: Gold
• Tuners: Taylor gold
• Electronics: Taylor ES2 (behind-the-saddle)
• Body finish: Full gloss, Sunburst
• Neck finish: Satin
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Light .012-.053
• Includes: Taylor Deluxe hardshell case
• Made in: Mexico