Taylor 214CE (Koa Back & Sides) Electro-Acoustic – Review & Demo
In this video, Sam takes a quick look at the latest version of the popular Taylor 214CE, now with layered Hawaiian Koa back and sides, check one out here: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/taylor-214ce-200-series-layered-koa-sitka-spruce-top-grand-auditorium-cutaway-es2
Part of their mid-range 200 series, the Taylor 214CE is a Grand Auditorium electro-acoustic guitar with a Venetian cutaway. Due to recent changes in regulations and restrictions on the use of Rosewood (that was found on previous models), this latest incarnation features layered Koa back and sides, a wood that is much more sustainable. Due to the laminate/layered construction (a veneer of Koa sandwiching a core of Poplar), this change has minimal effect on the guitars tone, it still sounds fantastic, rich and resonant, and the beautiful Koa grain and colouring makes the appearance of the guitar even more striking.
Along with the Koa body is a solid Sitka Spruce top, with newly redesigned and upgraded internal bracing to allow it to sing more freely, increasing the guitar’s dynamic range. This top is finished with a high gloss lacquer, whilst the back and sides have a satin finish.
Other specs include a satin Sapele neck with 20 fret ebony fingerboard, an ebony bridge with Micarta saddle, a Tusq nut and high quality chrome tuners. Lively, organic sounding electro tones come courtesy of Taylor’s widely acclaimed Expression 2 behind-the-saddle sensor and pre-amp system, and to offer some protection, the 214CE is supplied with a high quality hard foam gig bag.
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I just bought a 214ce used. Is there any way to tell if it’s koa or rosewood?
I've just bought this after debating between the standard 214 and a myrtlewood breedlove. From playing in the shop the koa to me sounded much better but was a tough choice between this and the breedlove.
Just a thought, if demoing any guitar, play some single notes.
Thanks for playing this guitar in a ‘realistic’ manner so us mortals get a realistic idea of what this guitar sounds like in the ‘real world’. I hate so called ‘reviews’ by show-offs that play guitar in a manner that only few of us can. Great stuff of course but they can make any guitar sound great and is not very helpful when looking for a review. Your review was actually extremely helpful, thanks.
I have the 214 ce DLX and absolutely love it.
Played the Koa version in the guitar store a few days ago and holy crap!
It's freakin orgasmic.
Gorgeous sounding instrument.
My DLX is jealous.
I have one and it's nice. Now it's not a $3000 Taylor but it's perfectly fine, even better than fine. If you don't want bright then don't buy a Taylor. Thick picks and different strings can help with the brightness though.
I bought one 3 weeks ago. Absolute potty. Bright to the point of annoying. Listening fatigue very shortly after starting a set with it. Lasted 15 minutes at the gig. No coaxing a good tone out of the pickup. EQ, amp settings, mixer adjustments, NOTHING saved this guitar from being the single most embarrassing guitar purchase in my 54 years of playing. I obviously got a lemon. The guitar you are playing here is nothing like the tones I get out of mine. Mine is super easy to play, nothing you can't do on it. Finger-style, flat pick, strumming or pounding, it FEELS awesome. Plays fast and smooth. But I have never had an electric/acoustic guitar you can't successfully adjust to compensate for deficient tones. This sounds like shite. Zero bass. Like dead rubber bands. 3 sets of strings later I am convinced I got a turd of a guitar.
Does anyone knows what songs he played for first? Thanks
Radiohead 🙂
i'm about to buy martin djr 10e or gs mini, until i hear this omg its like night and day. the price kinda pretty close. . . .
They sound beautiful but break easy… video response https://youtu.be/38-9G21wjRs I guess if I bought a cheaper model, I would not have a problems with taylors. Taylor said if caused by humidity, then my fault. You have parts of 6 states in which Taylors can live without damage anywhere else and they break. So my beef is not the Taylor sound, but with the quality of guitar that cracks less than two years after purchase, this guitar is not made to be a durable product. I spent $1000 on it. Three friends of my local bluegrass community told me their taylors had split as well. Taylor guitars are not made to last.
Its a shame the back and sides aren't solid wood. Just layers of glued together patterns.
I’m thinking of getting the Taylor 214ce deluxe koa version. Would anyone recommend it? C:
Sam! amazing video 🙂 Loved it!
I just bought mine and it is wonderful
I like mine, you can adjust your amp to take care of the brightness
Just played this bad boy at my local shop, and fell a little bit in love… beautiful guitar with amazing sound!
Sounds gorgeous. Except when plugged in.
Just bought this. It’s way too tinny and bright don’t you think ? No warmth on the low end
Nice sound