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Grand Auditorium Full Gloss Spruce/Layered RW Acoustic/Electric Guitar

SKU: # 407514   |   Model: # 214CE-SB DLX 17   |    Product Reviews4 Reviews  Write a Review

Grand Auditorium Full Gloss Spruce/Layered RW Acoustic/Electric Guitar

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A smooth sunburst adds vintage flair to the solid Sitka spruce top on this layered rosewood Grand Auditorium. Deluxe features include a full-gloss body, Taylor Expression System 2 acoustic electronics, a Small Diamond fretboard inlay, and a standard hardshell case. Whether you're a beginner or a pro player, Taylor's balanced tone and superb intonation will help you sound your best.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Number of Strings: 6
• Scale length: 25-1/2"
• Body Length: 20"
• Body Width: 16"
• Body Depth: 4 5/8"
• Neck Width: 1-11/16"
• Bracing: Forward Shifted Pattern
• Fretboard Inlay: Small Diamonds
• Binding: White
• Bridge Pins: Black
• Truss Rod Cover: Indian Rosewood
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Number of Frets: 20
• Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge
• Backstrap Finish: None
• Buttons: Chrome
• Fingerboard Ext: None
• Heel Cap Binding: White
• Peghead Finish: Satin
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Type: Standard
• Rosette Size: Single Ring
• Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
• Back/Side Wood: Layered Rosewood
• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Electronics: Expression System 2
• Cutaway: Venetian
• Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut/Tusq Saddle
• Neck/Heel: Sapele
• Fretboard Wood: Ebony
• Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood
• Bridge Inlay: None
• Tuners: Chrome (100/200)
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Case: Taylor Standard Hardshell Black
• Armrest Binding: None
• Backstrap Wood: None
• Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
• Edge Trim: None
• Fretboard Binding: None
• Heel length: 3-1/2"
• Peghead Inlay: None
• Peghead Logo: Taylor Colorcore
• Rosette Mat.: Pearloid
• Stain/Sunburst: Tobacco Sunburst Top
• Wedge: None

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A lot of guitar for the money 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Let me start by saying I have owned a very large number of acoustic guitars over the past 50 years, and still own many high end (Goodall, Martin, Gibson, etc.) and this Taylor doesn't take a back seat of any of those "solid wood:" guitars. I think that layered wood (laminate) gets a bad rap and many people exclude them when choosing an acoustic, which is a shame. Don't get me wrong, yes there is a difference but not a significant difference. I truly believe the top wood (Sitka spruce in this case) is the key component that drives the sound. And sound it does have!! Just enough bottom end (no, not like a Martin D-18) and truly balanced making it an ideal choice for fingerpicking as well as strumming,. The burst is gorgeous, the fit and finish is really good (yes, it's made in Mexico!) and the hard shell case puts Gibson's standard cases to shame!!! You really can't go wrong with this Taylor --- but don't take my word for it, try one yourself!!
Posted by Carl on Aug 23, 2017
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Unbelievable guitar 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
My first Taylor. I had never even held a Taylor before this one. On paper the 210 was my choice, bigger sound (sorry), lower bottom end (sorry again). The 214 was expected to have the more distinct high end, which it does, but also I think it is slightly ahead of the dreadnought in the above 2 areas as well. I was shocked and EXTREMELY happy with the sunburst Grand Auditorium Deluxe. Everyone loves the looks and sound of my new baby. During this last month, I have had several 4+ hour sessions playing this guitar while everything else just disappeared.
Posted by Ken Huntington on Feb 3, 2017
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Great Guitar 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Bedford, Nova Scotia
Purchased this guitar at a back up for my HD28. This is now my go to. Great tone, easy to play, great build quality.
Posted by Zach on Jan 5, 2017
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214CE-SB DLX 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Bought this guitar about 8months ago, had it set up at L&M after about 3 months use. Nicest guitar I've every played, excellent value, has played in nicely and keeps getting better. Get a lot of positive comments about the sound and the look. Very pleased with it.
Posted by anonymous on Jun 9, 2015
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