The Taylor Sunset Blvd 214ce Eclipse Burst expands the 200 Series from this long-established US manufacturer with a new Grand Auditorium acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk featuring innovative design elements. The classic solid topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body, combined with a laminated bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body., creates a perfect harmony of outstanding sound quality and durability, whilst design features such as the generous 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. and more ensure a comfortable playing experience. To showcase this outstanding instrument to its full potential when amplified, it is fitted with an in-house pickup systemPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible., which promises the best possible sound. As if that weren’t enough, the guitar impresses with its elegant design and an included gig bagGig bag:
guitar bag included as standard, which provides ideal storage and ensures safe transport.
The Taylor 214ce’s standout premium feature is undoubtedly its solid top made from exquisite torrefied spruce, which produces a masterful sound. Whilst this tonewoodTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple is particularly prized amongst guitarists and luthiers for its brilliant overtone spectrum, thanks to its torrefaction – a thermal process – the guitar sounds from the very start like a well-played professional instrument, ready for you to get straight to work with. TheFloor:
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. walnutbackFloor:
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. round off the overall sound with a balanced tone, making this model a true all-rounder for a wide variety of playing techniques and genres. The patented C-Class BracingBracing:
Bracing also stands out for its innovation; its unique design is engineered to emphasise the lower frequencies and create a tremendous volume of sound.
Even when amplified, the sound of the Taylor 214ce leaves nothing to be desired. The Taylor Expression System 2 is an in-house development that takes the amplification of acoustic guitars to a whole new level. Three piezo pickupsPiezo 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. beneath the bridgeBridge:
Bridge pick up the vibration of each pair of strings individually, thereby optimally capturing every nuance of your playing. The result is a completely natural amplified sound that perfectly showcases the tonal beauty and diversity of a Taylor guitar. Three controls on the upper side panel allow you to adjust the bass, treble and volume directly on the instrument, enabling you to adapt the sound quickly and easily to your surroundings or personal preferences. What’s more, these controls are designed to be absolutely discreet, thus preserving the guitar’s harmonious design.
The slim neck in particular ensures excellent playability mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with a high-quality 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.. Whilst mahogany is a popular choice for guitar necks due to its manageable weight, ebony is also highly favoured for its finger-friendly texture. Its smooth, velvety surface allows for fluid playing, makes it easier to execute complex techniques and ensures absolutely precise reproduction of every note played. This is particularly appreciated by fingerpickersFingerpicking:
plucking technique, whose intricate patterns thus resonate with great detail. To help you unlock the instrument’s full potential, it features a practical cutaway that provides unobstructed access to the higher registers. Furthermore, tried-and-tested Taylor tunersTuners:
Machine heads or Tuners are the tuning knobs on a guitar’s headstock that are used to tension the strings. They allow the guitar to be tuned by adjusting the length of the strings. Machine heads are available in various designs and quality levels. ensure excellent tuning stability, guaranteeing uninterrupted playing for pure enjoyment.
With its striking Eclipse Burst finishFinish:
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., the Taylor Sunset Blvd 214ce Eclipse Burst exudes a modern vintage character. The subtle colour gradient lends the top an extraordinary depth and impressively showcases the high-quality craftsmanship. A particular highlight is the exclusive 50th Anniversary Diamond Inlays on Fingerboard inlays:
inlaysthe fingerboard, which were developed to mark Taylor’s 50th anniversary. They add subtle accents and make this model an unmistakable instrument with high recognition value.
As one of the largest guitar manufacturers, Taylor is a true authority in the production of first-class instruments. Professional craftsmanship by trained specialists results in the very finest products that last a lifetime, whose value is consistently maintained – or even increases! This is due in equal measure to the exquisite tonewoods used, which – thanks to long-term ageing and their carefully selected quality – do not warp and are therefore virtually unrivalled in terms of quality. Only spruce, mahogany, cedar or koa of proven quality are used for the tops. Careful production combined with the finest materials is not limited to guitars, incidentally. Guitar cases and all accessories are also of first-class quality. Finally, a meticulous final inspection ensures that even the smallest flaws are detected, guaranteeing absolutely flawless guitars before dispatch.
As if that were not enough, Taylor also places great importance on environmentally responsible practices.
Uncontrolled deforestation and overexploitation are leading to severely endangered timber species, which can no longer regenerate due to the rapid pace of depletion. These include, in particular, ebony and koa, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at Taylor Guitars.

As ebony is particularly comfortable to the touch due to its hard, smooth texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the manufacture of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for nut, headstock inlays, bridge pins and bindings. However, high demand and a thriving black market outstripped available stocks, resulting in ebony being added to the Red List of Threatened Species in 1994. Furthermore, only the jet-black heartwood – which makes up just a fraction of the tree – was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste during production. To protect the forests, Taylor has therefore been working since 2011 with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to promote controlled use through the processing of waste products. Consequently, Taylor guitars feature not only black ebony elements, but also the differently coloured, more distinctly grained parts of the tree. This comprehensive utilisation is an effective method of conserving stocks and successfully counteracts their dramatic decline and the associated negative ecological impacts.
“We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us” – Bob Taylor
Koa acacia stocks have also suffered severe losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry and overexploitation have led to a decline that can only be halted through forward-thinking action and reforestation. Taylor Guitars therefore joined forces with Pacific Rim Tonewoods to launch the Siglo Tonewoods project, which aims to restore the Hawaiian rainforest. This is a large plantation area for koa acacia and other species, enabling the controlled use of koa timber.
Taylor Sunset Blvd 214ce Eclipse Burst