My thoughts on the Taylor 214ce Acoustic guitar

[@billkirbymusic]

The Taylor 214 ce has been my main guitar for almost 10 years. Guitars have come, guitars have gone. When I want to play an instrument that sounds like me, I pick up the Taylor 214 ce… Bad rhyme, awesome video! Thanks Smitty!

[@highsierra4588]

absolutely love mine, thanks for watching

[@rogerbarreto2846]

Looks like this is the plus version cause of the aero case

[@SmittyGeek]

thank you for watching

[@bensatterwhite5694]

I bought my Taylor 214 ce back around 2008. It is a 2007 Model and was made in the US. Starting around 2008 Taylor started making the 100 & 200 series in Mexico. In the first couple years I didn’t notice any drop in quality. But the new models I see now don’t seem to be as well made. They have gone to ebony fingerboards and saddles and the headstocks aren’t rosewood veneer either. The newer models now come with a gig back which seems to be pretty nice, where mine came with a Taylor hard case. I find that the newer Models I’ve played done have that depth of sound as the older models. But that could be due to the time they’ve hung in the shops with older strings. Over all the 214 ce and the deluxe are still great guitars for the price. The step up the a 314 will be closer to 2K.

[@bigpun4780]

Great video! Couple of points- the gloss finish, black binding and aerocase would lead me to believe this is a 214 ce plus as opposed to a 214 ce. Also, the long zipper on the back of the case by the shoulder straps are to tuck and zip the straps up in case you don't want to use the straps and carry it like a normal case (without the straps dangling and snagging on stuff).

[@SmittyGeek]

thanks for your comment, and thank you for watching g

[@marctestarossa]

yep, definitely a 214ce plus. but it doesn’t take anything away from the review, it still is basically the same guitar with some added perks like the upgraded case. the standard taylor ‚soft‘ case is great as well. ❤

[@Claytoonzcom]

I have a 214ce (white binding). I love it. It's definitely a professional working instrument. I bought mine in 2020.

[@mzmudy]

Good discussion and lots of great key points. I would wager that this is currently Taylor's most popular guitar due to materials, name, and price point. It's not a negative, but I think this would move from a great discussion to an outstanding one if you model yourself playing the guitar more and discuss what you think about strumming and picking, and various positions on the guitar. Nicely done!

[@SmittyGeek]

thanks for the feedback , I appreciate it

[@rikardsguitar]

Just ordered a Taylor 214ce Koa DLX! Can't wait for it to get here!

[@SmittyGeek]

I love my 214ce -that Koa should be excellent, enjoy

[@rikardsguitar]

@@SmittyGeek It has been the best guitar i’ve played so far🔥

[@michaelworse6034]

Just ordered the Rosewood version , 5 minutes ago . 1200 bucks , but hey 👋 , can‘t wait to feel and play it . PayPal credit is your friend , I‘d say ..

[@SmittyGeek]

@@michaelworse6034 totally worth it, thanks for watching

[@dennisstallard6457]

Great video Smitty .I am thinking of buying the Taylor 214CE Deluxe Koa back and sides , your thoughts , cheers Den .

[@SmittyGeek]

buddy of mine has the koa and loves it , definitely a good guitar may a little different tone , I would recommend playing one of you can , thnx 4 watching #seekthegeek

[@SamRino]

I have the nylon string version of this guitar. Fantastic quality !!!

[@SmittyGeek]

I can imagine so, thank you for watching

[@ytrezazerty1]

Taylor is an innovative brand located in San Diego and that's why I bought a guitar made in ..... Mexico....

[@neiljonielunas5069]

I just ordered a 214ce Deluxe Limited Transparent Blue. I own 3 other Taylor’s.

[@SmittyGeek]

WOW! I love my Taylor. thanks for watching!

[@SmittyGeek]

ive been looking at that blue one , you can never have too many guitars

[@TrooperMcNeil]

Can this guitar handle 13-56 strings?

[@SmittyGeek]

@ ive done medium gauge on it no problem

[@Georges.A_05]

Awsome review 😀! Wich one would you choose between the Taylor 214ce and the Martin D-10E ? Thanks !

[@SmittyGeek]

thank you , I have never really been a fan of MARTINS.. I have always found them a little to0 rigid for me. They sound incredible but I just never could get my fingers comfortable on the fretboard.. I know BLUEGRASS people will not play anything but a MARTIN but they do a lot of finger picking so maybe the neck on a MARTIN lends itself better for that.. I know everyone has a guitar they just can't live without.. That's what makes no two guitars the same,, they all have their own character .

[@Georges.A_05]

@@SmittyGeek Thanks for the reply 🙏 !

[@troycarter349]

More content please

[@SmittyGeek]

coming, thank you for watching

[@terencephilipstrydom4838]

I just bought a second hand Taylor 214ce.

[@SmittyGeek]

cant go wrong with this guitar, good step up - thanks for watching

[@SunnyDay405]

Nice video

[@SmittyGeek]

thank you for watching

[@cappucino8633]

Bro, thank U, but U made me a mistake. This is 214ce PLUS, not 214ce. Lot of people U make wrong choice. Thank U!

[@SmittyGeek]

Correct!my mistake ..the plus has a gloss top . only real difference...... base model is satin. thanks for point out .. and thank you for watching.

[@cappucino8633]

@@SmittyGeek the bag is different too i think so

[@easilyoffended7772]

Thats a plus too champ

[@SmittyGeek]

thnx

[@gtrdoc911]

After only 2 years of owning my Taylor 224ce, the first 3 frets at the b and high e string regions are showing considerable wear. I am not impressed!

[@SmittyGeek]

sorry to hear that. thank you for watching

[@axilleas]

Capo user? I am a heavy capo user and my first three or four frets on any acoustic I have ever owned are toast after a year and a half, that's why I only refret with stainless steel frets.

[@gtrdoc911]

@@axilleas no, hardly ever use capo. Just play my guitar a lot.

[@axilleas]

@@gtrdoc911 that’s a first for me, that much fret damage without a capo

[@johncrace911]

I have a 214 ce. It came with a hard case and this is not a 214 ce, maybe it's a dlx.

[@SmittyGeek]

could be , either way the 214ce is great guitar

[@easilyoffended7772]

Out of the box it fn sucks