Sunday, November 01, 2020

Taylor 214CE-G Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Here's a fine made-in-Mexico acoustic-electric that not only has the looks; but plays just as well. It was brought in for cleaning and polishing, fretboard reconditioning; as well as a setup. The guitar was nestled in a sturdy plush foam-lined "Taylor Quality Guitars" gig bag that could best be described as a semi-hardshell case. 

Curious about its specs, I did some research online and found lots of useful information on Taylor Guitars and Reverb. Strangely enough, there's no information on the kind of wood used for the bridge. I'll hazard a guess that it's some species of rosewood or ebony. Well then, let's take a look at some of the more pertinent characteristics of the Taylor 214CE-G.

Body
Shape: Grand Auditorium with Venetian Cutaway
Length: 20"
Width: 16"
Depth: 4-5/8"
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce (Natural Gloss Finish)
Back/Sides: Layered Indian Rosewood (Satin Finish)
Bracing: Forward Shifted Pattern
Soundhole Decoration: Three-Ring Rosette
Pickguard: Faux Tortoiseshell
Binding: Black/White/Black(Top), White (Back and Heel Cap)

Neck
Material: Tropical Mahogany (Satin Finish)
Width: 1-11/16"
Joints: Neck/Headstock - Scarf Joint, Neck/Body - NT Neck Joint
Heel Length: 3-1/2"

Fretboard
Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
Nut: Nubone
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Radius: 15"
No. of Frets: 20
Inlays: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic

Headstock
Peghead Overlay: Layered Indian Rosewood
Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome
Truss Rod Cover: Rosewood

Bridge
Material: Solid Wood
Black Bridge Pins
Micarta Saddle

Electronics
Taylor Expression System® Preamp
9V Battery Box/Endpin Jack Combo

 












 

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