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

 

 

Taylor 150e 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Overview
Amongst the main features of the Taylor 150e 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar are layered Walnut back and sides, a solid Sitka Spruce top, Hard Rock Maple neck and heel, Ebony bridge and fretboard, matte-finish body, black binding and pickguard, Micarta saddle, Tusq nut; and "natural-sounding" Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2). Click HERE for the full description of features, specifications; and available options for the Taylor 150e.

The Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
The foundation of the ES2 is Taylor’s "patented behind-the-saddle pickup," which features three "uniquely positioned" and "individually calibrated pickup sensors" feeding a "custom-designed professional audio-grade" pre-amplifier. Three "soft-touch" center-detented knobs allow the player to adjust the overall volume, as well as boost/cut the bass and treble. The ES2 is powered by one 9V battery, conveniently located in an integrated end pin jack/battery compartment housing at the "tail end" of the guitar. Another feature worth mentioning is the Phase Switch which can help reduce "low-frequency feedback should it occur in a live situation." This switch is located on the side of the circuit board, and can be accessed through the soundhole. Click HERE to learn more about this "revolutionary pickup design."