Taylor 214Ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric Guitar For Sale (Jan 2023 Update)

The sound is amazing. Its one of the easiest guitar i’ve ever played, kind on the fingers when I do bar chords/power chords. Better still, Better Music even matched a cheaper price after I had bought it. The customer service is outstanding. Can’t wait for Taylor GC I bought for $300 with the Taylor Days offer.pete b.

For starters the guitar is absolutely beautiful and built to perfection. The aesthetics and fit and finish reflects the price paid for this guitar. The grand concert size is very very comfortable. The 1 3/4" nut is ideal for me and the slightly shorter scale improves playability but it's not too short. On to the tone, I think the mahogany/blackwood combo makes up some of the best guitars in Taylor's entire line up regardless of price. On the grand concert specifically, the 322ce has a good low end response that to me is reminiscent of a Martin 000 or OM, the strong mid range typically expected from mahogany, and still has some of that Taylor brightness as well. It's almost like a mix of a more modern tone and old school warm and woody tone if that makes any sense. The guitar produces great volume (for its size), and great clarity and articulation anywhere on the fretboard which I'm sure the v class bracing plays a part in all of these traits. Although I find that spruce top models are a bit better in these categories, I also find the tonal range to be a bit brighter so it depends what you like and what your style is. The only negative thing I can say is I'm not a huge fan of the ES2 but it seems like most people aren't fans of it so nothing new there. The guitar sounds amazing mic'ed up. But all in all, except for heavy handed strumming, you can do a lot with this guitar. Fingerstyle, light/medium strumming, live gigs, record an album, singer-songwriter stuff, ect and you'll look great doing it all with this gorgeous guitar. Taylor knocked it out of the park with this one.Joseph

A while back I was using a Taylor GS Mini and I got rid of it because the sound was too bright for my taste. I got a Martin and loved it but I slowly fell out of love with it. After a lot of research I decided to pull the trigger on this guitar and let me tell you I am SO GLAD I did. This guitar looks amazing, sounds amazing, and feels amazing. I love jamming with it, and I recently got to record with it and man the sound is incredible. The sound is not as bright as most Taylors I've played like the 214 Koas and such. The tone is a lot warmer than most Taylors but not as deep as a Martin, but man it is truly an amazing guitar. I absolutely love this guitar and it was worth every penny.Ceez

I use the guitar mainly for practice. Currently I do not have a band or know any people personally to have jam sessions with but I truly cannot wait to play in a group or a band. The guitar overall sounds amazing with pretty bright tones. This guitar is great for fingerpicking style rather than strumming but it still sounds great for strumming. The pickups are fantastic on this guitar and have a great sounds connected to an amp as well. I simply love this guitar and would highly recommend for any chords that may require "thumb-overs" the neck feels nice and is really easy to wrap your hand around. I do not have anything bad to say about this guitar!Aaron, Chaser of Christ the Lord

There’s a lot of products, items, tangible man made things in this world, and most things I would give a 4 star rating TOPS! But this guitar? This damn Taylor 214ce guitar? Bro, it’s a no brainer. 5 stars all day through and through with no hesitation. Let me just say, if you are even remotely considering buying this guitar, I will tell you as a proud owner, just buy it and rip the band-aid. I promise you it will be 100% worth it and you will thank me later. I’ve actually owned a Taylor 214ce 5 years ago and I had to sell it due to unforeseen circumstances in my life at the time and I will tell you I’ve been kicking myself in the ass up until 3 days ago when I finally got the money to get my hands on one again. So basically, I’ve bought this guitar 2 times because I love this guitar and cherish it like none other. Matter of fact, I’ll take an ass beating by saying I like this guitar much more than all the other Taylor models period. I owned a Taylor 814ce which is a $3,500 guitar and it was a colossal disappointment compared to this Taylor 214ce. Yes, for me, the cheaper $1,000 guitar is better than their higher end models. In conclusion, but the damn guitar.Vic

This is my first Taylor guitar and what a guitar it is. The set up was to the tee right out of the box. A quick tune up and it was ready to play. The action is totally amazing and so easy to play whether regular or bar chords. As far as lead runs it is amazing and the tone and projection are out of this world especially for a guitar in this price range. I have a Martin, Guild, Fender,Luna,Briarwood acoustic electric guitars and this is my new favorite. Acoustic guitars all have their own special voice, some low and some high but the Taylor's is just about in the middle which is perfect for most of the music that I play. My brothers I jam with all want to take turns playing this guitar and have decided to invest in their own. Whether this is your first guitar or an addition to your collection, you can't go wrong . I would reccomend this guitar to anyone who loves to play a beautiful sounding instrument.Steven Card

Overall: I have had 2 Taylor's in the past 5 years. They always sound great. Back then I've bought the Taylor 224ce Koa deluxe twice in the past years. Even know I wanted to buy another one I wanted to save a little money this time and bought this Taylor 214ce deluxe with case. I wasn't real sure on how it would play and sound next to the higher end Taylor's I've had. I got it today and was amazed on how it fretted and played. The sound was awesome at the least. I started playing and the guitar took over. I got inspired and it took me back to where I want to play again. Very very happy with this guitar. You won't be disappointed if you are thinking about getting this guitar. All top notch.Robert

This is a beautiful guitar; the first time I played it, I got weak in the knees. With more playing, I just had to have it. When you understand the context of Taylor pricing, this actually is a pretty decent value. For a Grand Auditorium body, it has a LOT of low end; maybe not as naturally bright as some other guitars, but its tone is so warm and so honeyed, the mid-range so prominent, I consider it a strength. The neck feels like butter to me; this thing is so easy to play. It has the Expression System 2 electronics, which Taylor says are an upgrade. I think it sounds good through the PA and reflects its tone just fine. And of course the finish is unbelievable; the sunburst is beautiful. Aesthetically, I also love that the head stock face is black and not wood grain (didn't realize that'd be something I'd like until I saw it on this guitar). The only thing that Taylor adds to make it "deluxe" is the white binding and the diamond inlays; as in, nothing further different structurally to differentiate from other 214's. I was also not a fan of the venetian cutaway, which was another reason this model drew me to it. Lastly, it comes with a really nice hardshell case (as I believe all guitars at this price should). My only minor complaint is input jack strap button is a pain to get a strap on, but that's kind of always been the case with Taylors. So just bear in mind it's gonna take some cajoling. Overall, just a terrific sounding guitar that looks and plays beautifully. I can't put it down. This might be the last guitar you ever buy, because it's so versatile. So in that context, and in the long run, totally worth it.Music Guy

This is a beautiful guitar; the first time I played it, I got weak in the knees. With more playing, I just had to have it. When you understand the context of Taylor pricing, this actually is a pretty decent value. For a Grand Auditorium body, it has a LOT of low end; maybe not as naturally bright as some other guitars, but its tone is so warm and so honeyed, the mid-range so prominent, I consider it a strength. I had the chance to play a new one out of the box, and still bought the one off the wall in the showroom. The neck feels like butter to me; this thing is so easy to play. It has the Expression System 2 electronics, which Taylor says are an upgrade. I think it sounds good through the PA and reflects its tone just fine. And of course the finish is unbelievable; the sunburst is beautiful. Aesthetically, I also love that the head stock face is black and not wood grain (didn't realize that'd be something I'd like until I saw it on this guitar). The only thing that Taylor adds to make it "deluxe" is the white binding and the diamond inlays; as in, nothing further different structurally to differentiate from other 214's. I was also not a fan of the venetian cutaway, which was another reason this model drew me to it. Lastly, it comes with a really nice hardshell case (as I believe all guitars over $1000 should). My only minor complaint is input jack strap button is a pain to get a strap on, but that's kind of always been the case with Taylors. So just bear in mind it's gonna take some cajoling. Overall, just a terrific sounding guitar that looks and plays beautifully. I can't put it down. This might be the last guitar you ever buy, because it's so versatile. So in that context, and in the long run, totally worth it.Music Fan

I use the guitar mainly for practice. Currently I do not have a band or know any people personally to have jam sessions with but I truly cannot wait to play in a group or a band. The guitar overall sounds amazing with pretty bright tones. This guitar is great for fingerpicking style rather than strumming but it still sounds great for strumming. The pickups are fantastic on this guitar and have a great sounds connected to an amp as well. I simply love this guitar and would highly recommend for any chords that may require "thumb-overs" the neck feels nice and is really easy to wrap your hand around. I do not have anything bad to say about this guitar!Aaron, Chaser of Christ the Lord

There’s a lot of products, items, tangible man made things in this world, and most things I would give a 4 star rating TOPS! But this guitar? This damn Taylor 214ce guitar? Bro, it’s a no brainer. 5 stars all day through and through with no hesitation. Let me just say, if you are even remotely considering buying this guitar, I will tell you as a proud owner, just buy it and rip the band-aid. I promise you it will be 100% worth it and you will thank me later. I’ve actually owned a Taylor 214ce 5 years ago and I had to sell it due to unforeseen circumstances in my life at the time and I will tell you I’ve been kicking myself in the ass up until 3 days ago when I finally got the money to get my hands on one again. So basically, I’ve bought this guitar 2 times because I love this guitar and cherish it like none other. Matter of fact, I’ll take an ass beating by saying I like this guitar much more than all the other Taylor models period. I owned a Taylor 814ce which is a $3,500 guitar and it was a colossal disappointment compared to this Taylor 214ce. Yes, for me, the cheaper $1,000 guitar is better than their higher end models. In conclusion, but the damn guitar.Vic

This is my first Taylor guitar and what a guitar it is. The set up was to the tee right out of the box. A quick tune up and it was ready to play. The action is totally amazing and so easy to play whether regular or bar chords. As far as lead runs it is amazing and the tone and projection are out of this world especially for a guitar in this price range. I have a Martin, Guild, Fender,Luna,Briarwood acoustic electric guitars and this is my new favorite. Acoustic guitars all have their own special voice, some low and some high but the Taylor's is just about in the middle which is perfect for most of the music that I play. My brothers I jam with all want to take turns playing this guitar and have decided to invest in their own. Whether this is your first guitar or an addition to your collection, you can't go wrong . I would reccomend this guitar to anyone who loves to play a beautiful sounding instrument.Steven Card

So I first fell in love with the 314 ce koa special edition, I think they call it. All wood Koa back and sides with spruce top. Thing is, I didn't like the sunburst, which is how it comes. Played this 214ce K Dlx and loved the sound and the looks. This baby sings and she looks great. The sound is so close to the solid wood Koa back and sides that I really could not tell a difference. The guitar is built solid and it really shows. The set up was perfect which is unusual as I almost always have to head straight to the guitar shop for a set up. I never thought I would buy any guitar that was not solid wood, call me a snob if you will, but in the past the wood guitars just sounded so much better. Things have changed and Taylor's layered wood process is a real step up for guitars. To end this review, I would just say, play one and keep an open mind. I think you will really appreciate what a great guitar this is.Keith

Overall: I have had 2 Taylor's in the past 5 years. They always sound great. Back then I've bought the Taylor 224ce Koa deluxe twice in the past years. Even know I wanted to buy another one I wanted to save a little money this time and bought this Taylor 214ce deluxe with case. I wasn't real sure on how it would play and sound next to the higher end Taylor's I've had. I got it today and was amazed on how it fretted and played. The sound was awesome at the least. I started playing and the guitar took over. I got inspired and it took me back to where I want to play again. Very very happy with this guitar. You won't be disappointed if you are thinking about getting this guitar. All top notch.Robert

I have had my eye on this Taylor for well over a decade. For my 40th birthday (about 8 months ago), I wanted to treat myself to something nice, pulled the trigger, and boy did it blow my expectations all over the back wall. When I opened the box after delivery, it already had a perfect setup. Such a comfortable neck radius, and rich tones make fingerstyle sound angelic; chords ring out like a bell with unbelievable sustain for an acoustic. I think this guitar was possibly touched by the pope. Hands down, this is one of the nicest guitars I have played. Even compared to Taylor's at twice the price, in a blind test this won every time.Bryan Laz

Overall: I have had 2 Taylor's in the past 5 years. They always sound great. Back then I've bought the Taylor 224ce Koa deluxe twice in the past years. Even know I wanted to buy another one I wanted to save a little money this time and bought this Taylor 214ce deluxe with case. I wasn't real sure on how it would play and sound next to the higher end Taylor's I've had. I got it today and was amazed on how it fretted and played. The sound was awesome at the least. I started playing and the guitar took over. I got inspired and it took me back to where I want to play again. Very very happy with this guitar. You won't be disappointed if you are thinking about getting this guitar. All top notch.Robert

This is a beautiful guitar; the first time I played it, I got weak in the knees. With more playing, I just had to have it. When you understand the context of Taylor pricing, this actually is a pretty decent value. For a Grand Auditorium body, it has a LOT of low end; maybe not as naturally bright as some other guitars, but its tone is so warm and so honeyed, the mid-range so prominent, I consider it a strength. The neck feels like butter to me; this thing is so easy to play. It has the Expression System 2 electronics, which Taylor says are an upgrade. I think it sounds good through the PA and reflects its tone just fine. And of course the finish is unbelievable; the sunburst is beautiful. Aesthetically, I also love that the head stock face is black and not wood grain (didn't realize that'd be something I'd like until I saw it on this guitar). The only thing that Taylor adds to make it "deluxe" is the white binding and the diamond inlays; as in, nothing further different structurally to differentiate from other 214's. I was also not a fan of the venetian cutaway, which was another reason this model drew me to it. Lastly, it comes with a really nice hardshell case (as I believe all guitars at this price should). My only minor complaint is input jack strap button is a pain to get a strap on, but that's kind of always been the case with Taylors. So just bear in mind it's gonna take some cajoling. Overall, just a terrific sounding guitar that looks and plays beautifully. I can't put it down. This might be the last guitar you ever buy, because it's so versatile. So in that context, and in the long run, totally worth it.Music Guy

This is a beautiful guitar; the first time I played it, I got weak in the knees. With more playing, I just had to have it. When you understand the context of Taylor pricing, this actually is a pretty decent value. For a Grand Auditorium body, it has a LOT of low end; maybe not as naturally bright as some other guitars, but its tone is so warm and so honeyed, the mid-range so prominent, I consider it a strength. I had the chance to play a new one out of the box, and still bought the one off the wall in the showroom. The neck feels like butter to me; this thing is so easy to play. It has the Expression System 2 electronics, which Taylor says are an upgrade. I think it sounds good through the PA and reflects its tone just fine. And of course the finish is unbelievable; the sunburst is beautiful. Aesthetically, I also love that the head stock face is black and not wood grain (didn't realize that'd be something I'd like until I saw it on this guitar). The only thing that Taylor adds to make it "deluxe" is the white binding and the diamond inlays; as in, nothing further different structurally to differentiate from other 214's. I was also not a fan of the venetian cutaway, which was another reason this model drew me to it. Lastly, it comes with a really nice hardshell case (as I believe all guitars over $1000 should). My only minor complaint is input jack strap button is a pain to get a strap on, but that's kind of always been the case with Taylors. So just bear in mind it's gonna take some cajoling. Overall, just a terrific sounding guitar that looks and plays beautifully. I can't put it down. This might be the last guitar you ever buy, because it's so versatile. So in that context, and in the long run, totally worth it.Music Fan

Every time I play this guitar I discover something different. For example finger picking is rich and angelic. Strumming on the high strings are bright and zingy. Thumbs on E and A really pull the real deep end out of this beauty. The neck is very sexy I just have to remember light barre chords; don't "CRUSH" it. Fingers last longer. I am Sooo glad I have this guitar. I had Junk as a 15 yo kid. Now 64 retired I played every Guitar Center guitar they had $3500 Martins $4000 Taylors, $3000 Gibsons and The Taylor bigger brother 110e Dreadnought. I liked this 114e the best for the money through an amp. The 114 is smaller and easier to hold under your arm than the bigger body Dreadnaught 110. Surprisingly the 114 has a slight deeper A and E string than the 110. I'm not sure why. Probably the scalloped X bracing. The 214ce is nearly $300 more with a "slight" deeper tone. To get the real angelic rich tones one must try the $3400 Martin or the unbelievable rich "mommy save me" $3500-$4600 12 fret Taylor 512 or 712. The Guitar Center dude said ANY Martin or Taylor under $1000 is made in Mexico. Taylor says the Taylor 100-200 series Sapele body wood is less impervious to temperature changes and has a Rosewood fretboard. The $1400 Martin has a composite paper glue fretboardbut prolly just as good and mahogany sides. LOL Just sayin, but it drinks as good as a Dixie cup when you are thirsty.tuning50

Looked around for ages for a deal on this guitar, but no one was offering one. I did manage to find a random shop up north who was selling for £698. Asked PMT (Sam) to do a price match, and voila…got my new guitar for £698 from my local PMT shop (Still bought online and delivered, but great to know I have the shop local if any problems). As for the guitar…WOW, what a lovely instrument with fab sound and easy to playDanny N.

I use the guitar mainly for practice. Currently I do not have a band or know any people personally to have jam sessions with but I truly cannot wait to play in a group or a band. The guitar overall sounds amazing with pretty bright tones. This guitar is great for fingerpicking style rather than strumming but it still sounds great for strumming. The pickups are fantastic on this guitar and have a great sounds connected to an amp as well. I simply love this guitar and would highly recommend for any chords that may require "thumb-overs" the neck feels nice and is really easy to wrap your hand around. I do not have anything bad to say about this guitar!Aaron, Chaser of Christ the Lord

There’s a lot of products, items, tangible man made things in this world, and most things I would give a 4 star rating TOPS! But this guitar? This damn Taylor 214ce guitar? Bro, it’s a no brainer. 5 stars all day through and through with no hesitation. Let me just say, if you are even remotely considering buying this guitar, I will tell you as a proud owner, just buy it and rip the band-aid. I promise you it will be 100% worth it and you will thank me later. I’ve actually owned a Taylor 214ce 5 years ago and I had to sell it due to unforeseen circumstances in my life at the time and I will tell you I’ve been kicking myself in the ass up until 3 days ago when I finally got the money to get my hands on one again. So basically, I’ve bought this guitar 2 times because I love this guitar and cherish it like none other. Matter of fact, I’ll take an ass beating by saying I like this guitar much more than all the other Taylor models period. I owned a Taylor 814ce which is a $3,500 guitar and it was a colossal disappointment compared to this Taylor 214ce. Yes, for me, the cheaper $1,000 guitar is better than their higher end models. In conclusion, but the damn guitar.Vic

This is my first Taylor guitar and what a guitar it is. The set up was to the tee right out of the box. A quick tune up and it was ready to play. The action is totally amazing and so easy to play whether regular or bar chords. As far as lead runs it is amazing and the tone and projection are out of this world especially for a guitar in this price range. I have a Martin, Guild, Fender,Luna,Briarwood acoustic electric guitars and this is my new favorite. Acoustic guitars all have their own special voice, some low and some high but the Taylor's is just about in the middle which is perfect for most of the music that I play. My brothers I jam with all want to take turns playing this guitar and have decided to invest in their own. Whether this is your first guitar or an addition to your collection, you can't go wrong . I would reccomend this guitar to anyone who loves to play a beautiful sounding instrument.Steven Card

I use the guitar mainly for practice. Currently I do not have a band or know any people personally to have jam sessions with but I truly cannot wait to play in a group or a band. The guitar overall sounds amazing with pretty bright tones. This guitar is great for fingerpicking style rather than strumming but it still sounds great for strumming. The pickups are fantastic on this guitar and have a great sounds connected to an amp as well. I simply love this guitar and would highly recommend for any chords that may require "thumb-overs" the neck feels nice and is really easy to wrap your hand around. I do not have anything bad to say about this guitar!Aaron, Chaser of Christ the Lord

There’s a lot of products, items, tangible man made things in this world, and most things I would give a 4 star rating TOPS! But this guitar? This damn Taylor 214ce guitar? Bro, it’s a no brainer. 5 stars all day through and through with no hesitation. Let me just say, if you are even remotely considering buying this guitar, I will tell you as a proud owner, just buy it and rip the band-aid. I promise you it will be 100% worth it and you will thank me later. I’ve actually owned a Taylor 214ce 5 years ago and I had to sell it due to unforeseen circumstances in my life at the time and I will tell you I’ve been kicking myself in the ass up until 3 days ago when I finally got the money to get my hands on one again. So basically, I’ve bought this guitar 2 times because I love this guitar and cherish it like none other. Matter of fact, I’ll take an ass beating by saying I like this guitar much more than all the other Taylor models period. I owned a Taylor 814ce which is a $3,500 guitar and it was a colossal disappointment compared to this Taylor 214ce. Yes, for me, the cheaper $1,000 guitar is better than their higher end models. In conclusion, but the damn guitar.Vic

This is my first Taylor guitar and what a guitar it is. The set up was to the tee right out of the box. A quick tune up and it was ready to play. The action is totally amazing and so easy to play whether regular or bar chords. As far as lead runs it is amazing and the tone and projection are out of this world especially for a guitar in this price range. I have a Martin, Guild, Fender,Luna,Briarwood acoustic electric guitars and this is my new favorite. Acoustic guitars all have their own special voice, some low and some high but the Taylor's is just about in the middle which is perfect for most of the music that I play. My brothers I jam with all want to take turns playing this guitar and have decided to invest in their own. Whether this is your first guitar or an addition to your collection, you can't go wrong . I would reccomend this guitar to anyone who loves to play a beautiful sounding instrument.Steven Card

I've been playing guitar for over 40 years, and I've owned many over the decades. However, when my son was born, I hung up my gig bag, sold off most of my equipment, and focused on raising a fine young man. He's now 12, has taken an interest in singing, and for being self taught, he's pretty good. I felt this was the perfect father/son bonding activity, so I purchased this beautiful new Taylor 214ce Plus Grand Auditorium so he and I could collaborate on songs together. I've owned this guitar for just over a week now, and I couldn't be happier. It's been more than a decade since I've owned an acoustic guitar, but having played for so many years, I've developed a taste for quality instruments, so a cheaply made guitar simply wasn't going to do. I must say, this Taylor 214ce Plus plays like butter. Right out of the included Taylor quality made case, this instrument plays and sounds like a fine instrument should. A slight bit of stretching and break-in on the new strings, and it plays and sounds amazing both unplugged and plugged into my amp. I love the location and quality feel of the controls. You can really dial in the perfect balanced tone. The action on this guitar is absolutely perfect and so easy on the fingers, which I really appreciate since I'm building back those finger calluses from scratch. The action is just as easy on the 12th fret as it is on the 2nd fret. The tone of this guitar is so bright, rich and full bodied that it truly delivers that "WOW" factor when you hear it for the first time. What's more, it looks every bit as amazing as it feels and sounds. The high gloss finish is absolutely beautiful. I looked this instrument over in every detail, and I can't find a single flaw anywhere. It's as if someone really took great pride in their work and took their time to make certain they were turning out perfection. I've never before seen such quality from a mass produced instrument. I'm about to have both of my knees replaced in a couple of weeks, so it looks like I'll be laid up for the better part of the summer. I figured what better way to spend my time than getting my guitar chops back up to par; and what a pleasure it's going to be doing so on this beautiful sounding work of art. In writing this review I almost wish I could supply you with some CONS, to at least make the review seem less sappy, but I honestly can't find a single downside to this instrument. NOT ONE! Lastly I am also very grateful to American Musical Supply for providing payment options for those of us on a budget. They've allowed me to own such a quality instrument, when given the current economic climate, I otherwise wouldn't have been able to. So, kudos to Taylor for making such amazing instruments, and to AMS for making them available for every budget.Ryan L (Queen Creek, Arizona)

I’m not the biggest acoustic player in the world, but I have tried quite a few out over the years and I find this to be very nice for the price. Nice even sound, could use a little more bass but plugged in it sounds even better. Action is a touch high for me, but I guess that can be remedied. I love the gig bag it comes in, very sturdy! I prefer it to a hard case. For how I play, I lean more towards Taylors, so maybe I’m a bit biased but I really like this guitar.Joey

My first Taylor guitar. Still learning to play. I had a Martin OMC-X1E and checked out some guitars. I tried out the Taylor 214CE Plus and there was no turning back. Much easier to play bar chords than the Martin. Sounds bright and crisp. Very nice resonance. Beautiful guitar all around. My experience at Sam Ash was top notch. They helped with my requests 100%. Will return for future purchases.Lucky

Feel in love the first time I saw this last fall. It was like it was made specifically for me but it took a while to pull the trigger on it (Sept 18th 2021). I could not be happier with my choice or in effect, its choice of choosing me. Overall Taylor has put 110% into this beauty, I would not change a thing, ever. Sound and playability are rich and warm with great range of sounds when softly strumming unplugged at home or taking it up a notch for all to hear and enjoy. I think if Jesus played a guitar He would have one of these… I named her Nora in honor of Myrna Loy's classic one of a kind character from the Thin Man movies, beautiful, elegant, fun, tough, and one of a kind, irreplaceable.Evans, R

I've been searching for the perfect guitar for so long. I've played my grandmas Gibson throughout my life and loved it, so that's what I desired. To have a Gibson. I got one, and was not impressed even the slightest. That's not speaking for every Gibson though. I went to a guitar center and tried some of the cheaper guitars and was thinking ok.. I could probably settle for one of these. Their not too bad. But then I tried this Taylor guitar…. It was amazing it brought tears to my eyes. I knew I found my guitar. Sounds beautiful, looks beautiful, felt quality in my hands, it was perfect. The sound echoed and resonated throughout the room. You know it's the guitar when you strum it, and all you can do is just close your eyes and you feel so much excitement inside and all you can say is wow. This guitar gave me that wow factor. You will not regret buying this guitar. It plays so smoothly and easily. Feels nice in the hands. Comfortable size. Not too big and not too small. Perfect!Christina

I walked into the room and their it was next to a beautiful Martin I had my heart set on. I was playing the Martin, sounded good but lacked the feel and sound I'm looking for. The Taylor is like a beautiful woman. The feel and the sound projected by this Taylor sold me immediately. I saved a thousand and found the better guitar, it is built to last, sounds amazing, the craftsmanship is outstanding. Get yours if you find one, this is one of those guitars that will hold value and stand the years of playing. Taylor hit a Grand Slam with this guitar. Look out Martin & GibsonMicah

Feel in love the first time I saw this last fall. It was like it was made specifically for me but it took a while to pull the trigger on it (Sept 18th 2021). I could not be happier with my choice or in effect, its choice of choosing me. Overall Taylor has put 110% into this beauty, I would not change a thing, ever. Sound and playability are rich and warm with great range of sounds when softly strumming unplugged at home or taking it up a notch for all to hear and enjoy. I think if Jesus played a guitar He would have one of these… I named her Nora in honor of Myrna Loy's classic one of a kind character from the Thin Man movies, beautiful, elegant, fun, tough, and one of a kind, irreplaceable.Evans, R

I've been searching for the perfect guitar for so long. I've played my grandmas Gibson throughout my life and loved it, so that's what I desired. To have a Gibson. I got one, and was not impressed even the slightest. That's not speaking for every Gibson though. I went to a guitar center and tried some of the cheaper guitars and was thinking ok.. I could probably settle for one of these. Their not too bad. But then I tried this Taylor guitar…. It was amazing it brought tears to my eyes. I knew I found my guitar. Sounds beautiful, looks beautiful, felt quality in my hands, it was perfect. The sound echoed and resonated throughout the room. You know it's the guitar when you strum it, and all you can do is just close your eyes and you feel so much excitement inside and all you can say is wow. This guitar gave me that wow factor. You will not regret buying this guitar. It plays so smoothly and easily. Feels nice in the hands. Comfortable size. Not too big and not too small. Perfect!Christina

I walked into the room and their it was next to a beautiful Martin I had my heart set on. I was playing the Martin, sounded good but lacked the feel and sound I'm looking for. The Taylor is like a beautiful woman. The feel and the sound projected by this Taylor sold me immediately. I saved a thousand and found the better guitar, it is built to last, sounds amazing, the craftsmanship is outstanding. Get yours if you find one, this is one of those guitars that will hold value and stand the years of playing. Taylor hit a Grand Slam with this guitar. Look out Martin & GibsonMicah

Overall: I have had 2 Taylor's in the past 5 years. They always sound great. Back then I've bought the Taylor 224ce Koa deluxe twice in the past years. Even know I wanted to buy another one I wanted to save a little money this time and bought this Taylor 214ce deluxe with case. I wasn't real sure on how it would play and sound next to the higher end Taylor's I've had. I got it today and was amazed on how it fretted and played. The sound was awesome at the least. I started playing and the guitar took over. I got inspired and it took me back to where I want to play again. Very very happy with this guitar. You won't be disappointed if you are thinking about getting this guitar. All top notch.Robert

This is a beautiful guitar; the first time I played it, I got weak in the knees. With more playing, I just had to have it. When you understand the context of Taylor pricing, this actually is a pretty decent value. For a Grand Auditorium body, it has a LOT of low end; maybe not as naturally bright as some other guitars, but its tone is so warm and so honeyed, the mid-range so prominent, I consider it a strength. The neck feels like butter to me; this thing is so easy to play. It has the Expression System 2 electronics, which Taylor says are an upgrade. I think it sounds good through the PA and reflects its tone just fine. And of course the finish is unbelievable; the sunburst is beautiful. Aesthetically, I also love that the head stock face is black and not wood grain (didn't realize that'd be something I'd like until I saw it on this guitar). The only thing that Taylor adds to make it "deluxe" is the white binding and the diamond inlays; as in, nothing further different structurally to differentiate from other 214's. I was also not a fan of the venetian cutaway, which was another reason this model drew me to it. Lastly, it comes with a really nice hardshell case (as I believe all guitars at this price should). My only minor complaint is input jack strap button is a pain to get a strap on, but that's kind of always been the case with Taylors. So just bear in mind it's gonna take some cajoling. Overall, just a terrific sounding guitar that looks and plays beautifully. I can't put it down. This might be the last guitar you ever buy, because it's so versatile. So in that context, and in the long run, totally worth it.Music Guy

This is a beautiful guitar; the first time I played it, I got weak in the knees. With more playing, I just had to have it. When you understand the context of Taylor pricing, this actually is a pretty decent value. For a Grand Auditorium body, it has a LOT of low end; maybe not as naturally bright as some other guitars, but its tone is so warm and so honeyed, the mid-range so prominent, I consider it a strength. I had the chance to play a new one out of the box, and still bought the one off the wall in the showroom. The neck feels like butter to me; this thing is so easy to play. It has the Expression System 2 electronics, which Taylor says are an upgrade. I think it sounds good through the PA and reflects its tone just fine. And of course the finish is unbelievable; the sunburst is beautiful. Aesthetically, I also love that the head stock face is black and not wood grain (didn't realize that'd be something I'd like until I saw it on this guitar). The only thing that Taylor adds to make it "deluxe" is the white binding and the diamond inlays; as in, nothing further different structurally to differentiate from other 214's. I was also not a fan of the venetian cutaway, which was another reason this model drew me to it. Lastly, it comes with a really nice hardshell case (as I believe all guitars over $1000 should). My only minor complaint is input jack strap button is a pain to get a strap on, but that's kind of always been the case with Taylors. So just bear in mind it's gonna take some cajoling. Overall, just a terrific sounding guitar that looks and plays beautifully. I can't put it down. This might be the last guitar you ever buy, because it's so versatile. So in that context, and in the long run, totally worth it.Music Fan

Overall: I have had 2 Taylor's in the past 5 years. They always sound great. Back then I've bought the Taylor 224ce Koa deluxe twice in the past years. Even know I wanted to buy another one I wanted to save a little money this time and bought this Taylor 214ce deluxe with case. I wasn't real sure on how it would play and sound next to the higher end Taylor's I've had. I got it today and was amazed on how it fretted and played. The sound was awesome at the least. I started playing and the guitar took over. I got inspired and it took me back to where I want to play again. Very very happy with this guitar. You won't be disappointed if you are thinking about getting this guitar. All top notch.Robert

This is a beautiful guitar; the first time I played it, I got weak in the knees. With more playing, I just had to have it. When you understand the context of Taylor pricing, this actually is a pretty decent value. For a Grand Auditorium body, it has a LOT of low end; maybe not as naturally bright as some other guitars, but its tone is so warm and so honeyed, the mid-range so prominent, I consider it a strength. The neck feels like butter to me; this thing is so easy to play. It has the Expression System 2 electronics, which Taylor says are an upgrade. I think it sounds good through the PA and reflects its tone just fine. And of course the finish is unbelievable; the sunburst is beautiful. Aesthetically, I also love that the head stock face is black and not wood grain (didn't realize that'd be something I'd like until I saw it on this guitar). The only thing that Taylor adds to make it "deluxe" is the white binding and the diamond inlays; as in, nothing further different structurally to differentiate from other 214's. I was also not a fan of the venetian cutaway, which was another reason this model drew me to it. Lastly, it comes with a really nice hardshell case (as I believe all guitars at this price should). My only minor complaint is input jack strap button is a pain to get a strap on, but that's kind of always been the case with Taylors. So just bear in mind it's gonna take some cajoling. Overall, just a terrific sounding guitar that looks and plays beautifully. I can't put it down. This might be the last guitar you ever buy, because it's so versatile. So in that context, and in the long run, totally worth it.Music Guy

This is a beautiful guitar; the first time I played it, I got weak in the knees. With more playing, I just had to have it. When you understand the context of Taylor pricing, this actually is a pretty decent value. For a Grand Auditorium body, it has a LOT of low end; maybe not as naturally bright as some other guitars, but its tone is so warm and so honeyed, the mid-range so prominent, I consider it a strength. I had the chance to play a new one out of the box, and still bought the one off the wall in the showroom. The neck feels like butter to me; this thing is so easy to play. It has the Expression System 2 electronics, which Taylor says are an upgrade. I think it sounds good through the PA and reflects its tone just fine. And of course the finish is unbelievable; the sunburst is beautiful. Aesthetically, I also love that the head stock face is black and not wood grain (didn't realize that'd be something I'd like until I saw it on this guitar). The only thing that Taylor adds to make it "deluxe" is the white binding and the diamond inlays; as in, nothing further different structurally to differentiate from other 214's. I was also not a fan of the venetian cutaway, which was another reason this model drew me to it. Lastly, it comes with a really nice hardshell case (as I believe all guitars over $1000 should). My only minor complaint is input jack strap button is a pain to get a strap on, but that's kind of always been the case with Taylors. So just bear in mind it's gonna take some cajoling. Overall, just a terrific sounding guitar that looks and plays beautifully. I can't put it down. This might be the last guitar you ever buy, because it's so versatile. So in that context, and in the long run, totally worth it.Music Fan

Found this Special Edition in Guitar Center when I had to return a faulty Washburn. Don't let the all solid wood purists convince you that anything not all solid isn't worth it. My answer is, it depends. Nowadays, SOME laminate guitars are up there with all solid guitars. Type of construction and wood type/quality matters more than solid vs not solid imo. This thing has a Solid Koa top (all satin which I like better than high gloss), that matters most and it sounds amazing. The layered back and sides for me ensures that when I'm traveling with it and playing around, I will not have to worry as much about it getting damaged as easily. Quick note, I did upgrade the strap button (Chrome to Gold), bridgepins (plastic to ebony with pearl inlay), and tuners (chrome Taylor tuners to gold Gotoh tuners). My suggestion, IF you can find it at a local Guitar Center then definitely pick it up and play it. You may not be able to put it down.Ty, B

I was not looking for a Taylor, but after playing everything I could get my hands on for a few months This KOA guitar was the one that spoke to me. I was looking for a contrast from my very bright and loud Ovation, and this has a sweet buttery tone that is beautiful. I do find it to be much quieter than my other guitars, but it sounds good plugged and unplugged. If you have not seen one in person, it is even better looking than the pictures – just a gorgeous finish. The neck is very comfortable and easy to play, and the size fits nicely. I am mostly loving it but don't want to give it 5 stars for two reasons: First – I am having a heck of a time keeping it in tune. I've been playing it almost every day for almost 6 weeks now, I had a gig Friday night where I had to re-tune 3 times during the night The strings should be plenty broke in by this point. Possibly just more sensitive to environment/temperature then I'm used to, but I'm not sure, the tuners etc. all look to be high quality and setup correctly. Second, the hard case – while it looks nice and provides great protection, it weighs about a thousand pounds and I've already had to hammer the nails back in on the hinges.Dave

I was looking for a special acoustic- one with tone fir weeks that was not a pain to play. I have owned some excellent dreadnought in the past, so high expectations. When I played this at my local Guitar Center. my wife said 'that is amazing. ' She does not impress easily. The tone was angelic, and the playability first rate. I went from ' I want a rosewood dreadnought' to 'this is the one.' The included case is one of the best I have seen. I have played it with amd without usng the built in ES2 system. Works either way. You do give up sone volume versus a dreadnought shape, but you get a way better neck and something special, that will only sound better as it ages. Most of the guitars I had in mind otiginally cost two or three times what this Taylor sells for. I recommend playing the one you buy- go to a store. The two examples Guitar Center had sounded quite different. I obviously bought the better sounding one. While the high gloss example of this model do look sensational, I am good with the satin finish- looks mote natural to me amd feels much better in your hands. Detailed sound analysis: Bass is stronger than expected for the guitar shape. Not as even as some guitars, scooped sound profile. Mids and treble are sweet. Koa sounds warmer over time, but this guitar has a great start in that direction. Sustain is there. Sounds good played soft to medium- if you want to thrash this is not your guitar. Better on fingerstyle then pick. But fine with a pick if you use the right one. The expensive but worth it Elixir strings it comes with are perfect. Thank you Taylor. This same investment in any other new guitar will not get you anything in this league. In case you have an issue with it being made in Mexico, please remember that the guitar was a Spanish invention, so a very strong guitar making tradition to honor.Paul

Every time I play this guitar I discover something different. For example finger picking is rich and angelic. Strumming on the high strings are bright and zingy. Thumbs on E and A really pull the real deep end out of this beauty. The neck is very sexy I just have to remember light barre chords; don't "CRUSH" it. Fingers last longer. I am Sooo glad I have this guitar. I had Junk as a 15 yo kid. Now 64 retired I played every Guitar Center guitar they had $3500 Martins $4000 Taylors, $3000 Gibsons and The Taylor bigger brother 110e Dreadnought. I liked this 114e the best for the money through an amp. The 114 is smaller and easier to hold under your arm than the bigger body Dreadnaught 110. Surprisingly the 114 has a slight deeper A and E string than the 110. I'm not sure why. Probably the scalloped X bracing. The 214ce is nearly $300 more with a "slight" deeper tone. To get the real angelic rich tones one must try the $3400 Martin or the unbelievable rich "mommy save me" $3500-$4600 12 fret Taylor 512 or 712. The Guitar Center dude said ANY Martin or Taylor under $1000 is made in Mexico. Taylor says the Taylor 100-200 series Sapele body wood is less impervious to temperature changes and has a Rosewood fretboard. The $1400 Martin has a composite paper glue fretboardbut prolly just as good and mahogany sides. LOL Just sayin, but it drinks as good as a Dixie cup when you are thirsty.tuning50

Looked around for ages for a deal on this guitar, but no one was offering one. I did manage to find a random shop up north who was selling for £698. Asked PMT (Sam) to do a price match, and voila…got my new guitar for £698 from my local PMT shop (Still bought online and delivered, but great to know I have the shop local if any problems). As for the guitar…WOW, what a lovely instrument with fab sound and easy to playDanny N.

I went into GC looking for a Martin 000-, mostly because I wanted something that had a different sound and feel than my current Taylor (Big Baby), I didn't want anything as large as a dreadnaught and I had researched the bejesus out of Martins. I made many trips to our local GCs trying out the 000-18, 000-15m, a 000-28EC and others. But I just couldn't find anything that screamed "buy me". I was purposefully ignoring any Taylors because, again, I wanted a different sound. But then I saw this Taylor 324ce V-class hanging on the wall. At the time I wasn't aware of what the V-class even referred to. I tried it out and couldn't put it down. It's just one of those guitars that has a magic feel and sound – at least to my fingers and ears. If you don't like the bright tones often associated with Taylor guitars, give this one a try. It's hard to describe, but the tones are nicely balanced and "rounded" – I assume because of the mahogany. The bass strings are much more pronounced and more sustained than on the Martin 000-15m (mahogany). If you believe the claims from Taylor this might be due to the V-bracing. I don't know. All I know is that I'll never sell this guitar.KevinH

I walked in to the Guitar center in Houston while in town for a Soccer tournament. I had no plans to buy a guitar that day but was interested in hearing the sound of a Taylor with the new V Class bracing. There were several people in the acoustic room so I asked them to listen to several guitars including comparable Gibsons, Martins, and other Taylors. Thought they all sounded great, the 324CE stood out in the mix. I always preferred a deeper richer acoustic tone ( Like Martin or Collings) But with the Mahogany top and Malaysian Blackwood, you get a great rich base tone and the Taylor shimmering highs. The V Class bracing added to the sustain ( not a much as I heard) but the notes in the upper register rang out better. Needless to say I walked out with a new guitar to add to the stable. Highly recommended.Austin Songwriter

This guitar is most definitely a Taylor. It's beautiful, sturdy as all get-out, well constructed, and has the bright and powerful tone that had made Taylor the industry giant that they are. Every guitar brand has a "mid-grade professional acoustic" in this price range, and I'd put this guitar in the top 10-15% of those guitars. It sounds great plugged in and it will absolutely accomplish any recording or live performance needs a guitarist has. That being said, it's not the most exciting guitar to play. Of the five acoustics hanging in my music room right now (please excuse the "sick brag" here — the others being a Gibson L-00, Martin 000-17E, Breedlove Oregon Myrtlewood Concertina, and Breedlove Premier Adirondack/Rosewood Concert) this is the guitar that I pick up to play the least often. It is heavy and the neck is pretty bulky for a Taylor. I have found that I play my kid's Big Baby Taylor much more often than this one. That guitar feels more soulful than the 324ce. Maybe this one is just too pristine and "clean" and doesn't feel as enticing to grab and rock out with? Maybe it's the Grand Auditorium size that makes it less fun to play? I don't know for sure, but it's mostly a decorative piece at this point. My post-rant disclaimer: This guitar is great and sounds great, and my own personal disinterest in it shouldn't be anyone's guide on whether or not to purchase it. If you want a large, bulky guitar to produce loud, clear sound then this might be the guitar for you. If you want something that is fun to play, there are other Taylor models (many of them cheaper) that outperform in that area. There are also lots of other brands who are doing more interesting things right now, and I'd personally recommend checking other options out before throwing down the cash for this one.Tyler, H

I’ve been playing a Taylor 310 for 25 years and was looking for something smaller and lighter to transport. Having read a lot of reviews and listened to the videos I thought I would try the GS Mini Koa and see what all the fuzz was about. This guitar sounds amazing! The Koa gives it a depth AND sparkle that you don’t expect from a small guitar. I keep asking myself does it lack depth compared to my dreadnought, technically it does but actually I don’t miss it because the sound is so full. The volume too is quite exceptional, I tend to strum a lot with a pick and don’t mind digging in hard….. this guitar just sings under those circumstances. It get’s louder and louder without noticeably going out of tune. At the other end there is such clarity and sustain that quiet finger picking also sounds great. You can easily hear a single note melody within a chord. Are there any downsides? Well if you have big hands then the reduced neck length may feel too cramped…. For me this is actually more comfortable than a full size neck but you wouldn’t want it any smaller. In summary I’m blown away, just amazing.David

Wow… what a stunner! Opening the case for the first time was quite an experience. This is a seriously beautiful guitar with beautiful craftsmanship. As a beginner with small hands (even for a lady) I have found acoustic guitars in the past to be very uncomfortable to play, the size of the body, the width of the neck, the high action, and after struggling with a Lorenzo Flame Series for the past year I decided enough was enough, electrics aren't almost impossible to play so why should I have to struggle with acoustic? I did some research and everything was pointing me towards the Taylor GS Mini-E series. Holding this guitar in my hands for the first time felt like a revelation. It felt like Taylor had made a guitar specifically for me – wearing a strap the body fits easily under my arm and my fingers just know exactly where they're meant to go. The sound of the guitar is rich and vibrant with a bright top tone – quite a feat in a parlour size guitar. After watching reviews it seems that this is due to the Koa body. The guitar also comes with soft, well-padded case that feels like it'll protect well from bumps and bruises whilst travelling. It has some nice shoulder straps so it feels like you're wearing a large (but light!) backpack. The best thing about this guitar though is that it's such a joy to hold and play that I can't put it down; my playing ability has increased so much in the past few weeks since buying it. As a beginner I absolutely recommend this guitar as an introduction to acoustic guitars. If you're a beginner and you've been playing an electric for while but want to get into playing acoustic, try out a Taylor GS Mini-e – it might be the one for you.Laura K.

Nice sound, good sustain. Thought the neck profile was a bit chunky, presumed it wouldn't be as they call it a hybrid. Have small hands.graham l.

I use this guitar at home or in church . I have yet to play out again with others . It's a great guitar to cross over from an acoustic guitar with steel strings .Alex

This is a hard guitar time find any information on, so I thought I would give my input. I absolutely love everything about this guitar. I have owned three other Taylor's, and this one has the most intoxicating sound of the group. Crisp, warm, and sublime.Adam

I've wanted a solid all koa for a long time; the K24 BE is my dream but wow the cost. So when Taylor announced this beast I refreshed the GC stock lists until I found one local. Wasn't even out of the box so an employee brought it out…what a beauty! High and tight (new koa) but full of potential. It came with Elixir PB lights; not my style I swapped for Martin Retro MM13 monel. Immediate improvement in clarity and less jangliness. I advise at least moving to medium *something* at least if you find the highs too jangly anyway. Koa can take a LONG time to open. I knew that beforehand but…I am not a patient man. I got a Tonerite believing it would be effective on this guitar at least. Boy I was right…it's only been 48 hours on and every time I pull it out to play the bass and resonance are notably better, so strong now! Already my favorite of my guitars and what time will bring is so exciting. If you like the sound of koa you will LOVE this guitar. But, it might take some good play time to get what it can really do.Jethro

I go to the local Tucson Orange Grove Guitar Center frequently and just enjoy trying a lot of different instruments. I'm a musician of 32+ years, did some professional gigs and I record from home often. I didn't intend to buy this but Evan there just had to "ruin my day" as he so eloquently put it (sarcasm of course). I've been a fan of Taylor for years but never pulled the trigger on buying one, just a bucket list item. Well, today was the day – this instrument is literally the best acoustic guitar I've ever played. I've played the 916CE for hours…this thing blows it away. The frequency response through the entire note range can't be much better. The action is superb, very little effort to make booming bass tones, full chords, or rip scales like it's nothing. The pickups and EQ are as smooth as silk and every good sound you want to come through an amplifier is there, all bad sounds are muted very well. But here's the kicker…you really don't need the amp. It is a true acoustic performance concert guitar and the Koa wood takes the response and sustain to a new level I've never experienced. I'm not a luthier by any means, but the quality of the wood seems on the back, neck, frets, ebony fret board, mahogany neck, bridge, pick guard, tuners, neck, and top nut, is as good as it gets. Koa is such a rich and incredibly gorgeous wood, and the sound just matches every bit of what it can do. I've played literally over 1000 guitars over my life, this one is one of the best and I bought it :).Mike