{"product_id":"preloved-taylor-214ce-k-deluxe-with-case","title":"PRELOVED TAYLOR 214ce-K Deluxe with case","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRELOVED Taylor 214ce-K Deluxe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent preloved condition. Includes Taylor hardshell case and ES2 electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor 214ce-K Deluxe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a particularly beautiful example of one of Taylor's most popular Grand Auditorium acoustic-electrics. It combines a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Sitka spruce top with layered Hawaiian koa back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Taylor's comfortable neck feel, a Venetian cutaway and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression System 2 pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat really stands out on this particular guitar is the koa. The back and sides have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally attractive figuring, genuinely one of the better-looking examples we've seen on a 214ce-K Deluxe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As with all natural timber, every guitar is different, and this one has definitely come out particularly well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is equally impressive. It shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every little evidence of previous use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and we'd comfortably describe it as excellent preloved condition. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor hardshell case is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully Figured Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 214ce-K Deluxe pairs a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Sitka spruce soundboard with layered Hawaiian koa back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's important to make the distinction that the koa back and sides are Taylor's layered construction rather than solid koa. This provides greater stability while still allowing the natural koa exterior to give each guitar its own appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this particular one is a beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figuring across the back and sides is unusually attractive for a 200 Series guitar, with plenty of natural movement and variation through the grain. If you're comparing several 214ce-K models, this is one we'd recommend seeing in person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Sitka Spruce Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the koa provides much of the visual appeal, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Sitka spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plays a major role in the sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a classic combination for a versatile acoustic, delivering clarity, projection and a strong fundamental response that works equally well for strumming, flatpicking and fingerstyle playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spruce and koa combination gives the 214ce-K Deluxe plenty of the clear, articulate character players associate with Taylor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor Grand Auditorium Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Auditorium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become Taylor's signature body shape for good reason.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt sits between a smaller-bodied acoustic and a traditional dreadnought, providing enough body and low-end response for strumming while retaining the definition and balance needed for fingerstyle playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenetian cutaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also provides easy access to the upper frets without making the guitar feel oversized or cumbersome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone looking for one acoustic to cover a wide range of playing styles, the 214ce format is extremely easy to recommend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression System 2 Electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar is equipped with Taylor's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression System 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or ES2, pickup system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than positioning the pickup directly underneath the saddle, the ES2 uses three individually calibrated pickup sensors positioned behind the saddle. The system is designed to capture more of the guitar's natural dynamic response when amplified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple onboard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume, Bass and Treble controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make it easy to adjust your plugged-in sound without having a large preamp panel cut into the side of the guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gigs, rehearsals, recording or plugging directly into a PA, it's a very practical system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeluxe Appointments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Deluxe version takes the familiar 214ce platform and gives it a more upmarket presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 214ce-K Deluxe features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-gloss body, attractive fingerboard inlays and a Taylor hardshell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the particularly attractive koa on this individual guitar, it feels noticeably more special than the standard 200 Series presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Preloved Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar presents in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are very few signs that it has been played, and it has clearly been looked after by its previous owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs always with a preloved guitar, please have a close look through our photos for the exact condition, but we'd have no hesitation describing this one as an exceptionally clean example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor hardshell case is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor 214ce-K Deluxe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Auditorium body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenetian cutaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Sitka spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully figured layered Hawaiian koa back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-gloss body finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor neck design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbony fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.5\" scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 11\/16\" nut width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative soundhole rosette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor Expression System 2 electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume, Bass and Treble controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome tuning machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor hardshell case included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent preloved condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery little evidence of previous use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does It Sound Like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e214ce-K Deluxe is a versatile acoustic rather than a guitar built around one particular playing style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's plenty of clarity for fingerpicked passages, but the Grand Auditorium body has enough size and projection to handle strumming comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spruce top contributes a crisp attack and definition, while the overall Taylor voicing keeps individual notes clear when you're playing larger chords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's the sort of guitar that can comfortably move between home playing, recording and live performance without requiring a particularly specialised approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an excellent choice for someone wanting a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equality Taylor acoustic-electric without moving into the considerably more expensive all-solid Taylor ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's particularly appealing if you want:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor's Grand Auditorium body shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visual character of Hawaiian koa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comfortable modern neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable built-in electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proper hardshell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA guitar suitable for both strumming and fingerstyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething equally at home on stage or at home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd if appearance matters, the figuring on this particular guitar gives you another good reason to consider this one over another 214ce-K.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Taylor 214ce-K Deluxe solid koa?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etop is solid Sitka spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the back and sides are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elayered Hawaiian koa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This construction gives you the beautiful appearance of natural Hawaiian koa while maintaining the stability of Taylor's layered construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this different from a standard Taylor 214ce?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The Deluxe specification adds upgraded cosmetic appointments, a full-gloss body and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor hardshell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the K designation refers to the use of Hawaiian koa for the outer layers of the back and sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it have a pickup?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It features Taylor's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpression System 2 acoustic electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so it's ready to plug directly into an acoustic amp, PA system or recording setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the case included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor hardshell case is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat condition is it in?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'd describe it as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent preloved condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It shows very little evidence of previous use and has been very well looked after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the koa figuring the same on every 214ce-K?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Natural timber varies considerably from guitar to guitar. That's one of the reasons this particular instrument caught our attention. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe koa figuring on the back and sides is one of the nicest we've seen on a 214ce-K Deluxe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the 214ce-K Deluxe good for fingerstyle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The balanced Grand Auditorium body and clear Taylor voicing work particularly well for fingerstyle, while still having enough body and projection for strumming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've seen plenty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor 214ce models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e over the years, and they're popular for good reason. They're comfortable, versatile and give you a lot of what people associate with the Taylor playing experience without having to move into the higher-priced American-made ranges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular guitar stands out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe koa on the back and sides has some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseriously beautiful figuring, among the best we've seen on one of these\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and that's something you simply can't specify from a catalogue. Some pieces of timber are just more visually interesting than others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine that with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent condition, ES2 pickup system and included Taylor hardshell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and this is a particularly nice preloved example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColemans Music in South Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to see and play it for yourself, or shop online with fast shipping Australia-wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA place for players. 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