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214ce-K Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Overview

ES2 electronics on this Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric deliver playable tones.

The essentials of a great guitar—exquisite playability, a full and articulate voice, impeccable intonation up the neck and Taylor's top-of-the-line, professional-grade electronics—are all here in Taylor's 200 Series. All 200 Series guitars ship in a soft gig bag.

Body Shape

A Taylor original, the Grand Auditorium helped establish the Taylor acoustic sound. The popular body style makes for a versatile guitar that yields ample volume in response to light fingerpicking, and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. If you want a great all-purpose guitar, the GA is an excellent choice.
Tonewoods
A guitar's top is the primary filter and distributor of vibrating string energy through the guitar, which means it has a huge impact on its sound. Sitka spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation.

Layered koa back and sides create a sturdy and complementary platform for the vibrating string energy sent by the guitar's top. Layered wood is less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity, making it an excellent choice for players who travel with their instruments or simply require more durability.
Electronics
Taylor's ES2 is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acoustically or plugged-in. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before while playing plugged-in.

Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, bass and treble controls.

You'll enjoy playing this acoustic-electric 200 Series for years to come. Order today.

Specs

214ce-K Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body
Body type: Taylor Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Yes - Venetian
Top wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & sides: Layered Hawaiian Koa (exterior)
Bracing pattern: Taylor Standard II Bracing (Forward Shift Pattern)
Body finish: Varnish
Orientation: Right-Handed
Neck
Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
Nut width: 1-11/16" (42.8 mm)
Fingerboard: Genuine African Ebony
Neck wood: Neo-tropical mahogany
Scale length: 25.5"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 Professional-Audio-Grade
Brand: Taylor
Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors
Preamp EQ: Volume, Active Bass and Treble
Feedback filter: Onboard Phase Switch
Tuner: None
Other
Headstock overlay: Genuine West African Ebony
Tuning machines: Chrome Tuners with Chrome Buttons
Bridge: Genuine African Ebony
Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; Nubone Nut
Number of strings: 6
Case: Taylor structured gig bag
Accessories: None
Country of origin: Mexico

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214ce-K Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar

ES2 electronics on this Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric deliver playable tones.

Body Shape

Tonewoods

Electronics

214ce-K Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:

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