Taylor 214ce-K

Torrefied spruce and koa

Thanks to the exquisite combination of tonewoods, the Taylor 214ce-K produces a magnificent acoustic sound that will delight beginners and professionals alike. The solid top made of torrefied spruce ensures an assertive sound with brilliant tones that are fully developed right from the start thanks to a thermal treatment (torrefaction). The backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. made of laminated koa emphasize the trebles and extend them to strong mids and pleasant basses.

ES-2 for acoustic guitars

With the Taylor ES-2, the Taylor 214ce-K has a pickup specially developed by Taylor for acoustic guitars, which fully brings out the incomparable Taylor sound. It picks up the sound of the strings via a piezo elementPiezo pickup:
A piezo pickup is an electronic component that converts vibrations from guitar strings into electrical signals. It is often used in acoustic guitars to amplify the sound. The pickup consists of a piezo crystal that is made to vibrate by the vibrations of the strings. under the saddle and transmits it unaltered directly to the amplifier. There are three discreet controls in the frame with which the treble and bass frequencies and the volume can be individually adjusted and perfectly adapted to personal preferences and ambient conditions. Close to the socket is the battery compartment for the 9 V block battery that powers the active systemActive pickup:
An active pickup is an electronic component used in a guitar to amplify the sound. It contains a battery to amplify and modify the signal from the pickup.

Mahogany neck with 42.9 mm nut width

The compact mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck is extremely slim with its grippy 42.9 mm nutNut width:
Nut width refers to the distance between the outermost strings at the top of a guitar's fretboard. A wider nut allows the strings to be placed further apart width. This makes it very comfortable to hold and facilitates complex fingering patterns and fast tone sequences, especially for small hands. Meanwhile, the fretting hand glides effortlessly over the velvety ebony fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. with its 20 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets. At the same time, a beautifully shaped cutawayCutaway:
A cutaway is a recess in the body of a guitar that allows the guitarist to reach the higher frets more easily. This makes it easier to pick and play the strings in the upper registers. allows obstacle-free access to the high positions, so that fingerstyle acrobats get their money's worth. The necessary clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch. is guaranteed by the durable ebony bridge. ebony bridgeBridge:
Bridge with a bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. made of Micarta, which ensures a flat string actionString action:
The string action refers to the distance between the guitar strings and the fretboard. A low string action makes the guitar easier to play.

Natural finish

The model is rounded off with a traditional matt naturalFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. finish, which brings out the attractive grain of the tonewoods perfectly and thus exudes a very special vintage charm. The white bindingsBinding:
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood provide a skillful contrast, giving the instrument an elegant frame and gently emphasizing its silhouette, while the traditional fauxPickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick. tortoise pickguard adds another classic element. The three-ringRosette:
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound. rosette and dotFingerboard inlays:
inlays inlays also add subtle accents. This guitar therefore fulfills exactly the characteristics that guitarists have always appreciated.

Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon

As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, the high demand and the flourishing black market outstripped the stocks, so that ebony ended up on the Red List of endangered species in 1994. In addition, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. To protect the forests, Taylor has been working with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, since 2011 to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products.

"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor