Description

Beautiful Taylor 210CE-G with integrated electronics, a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides. $799!

The Taylor 210CE-G is part of Taylor’s 200 Series, offering a combination of high-quality materials and exceptional playability at a more accessible price. This model is a Grand Auditorium-shaped acoustic-electric guitar, making it ideal for a wide range of musical styles, from strumming to fingerpicking. The “CE” in the model name refers to the cutawayand electronics, giving players easy access to higher frets and the ability to plug in for amplified performances.

Key Features:

  • Body Shape: The Grand Auditorium body shape is one of Taylor’s most versatile designs. It provides a balanced tone with a good mix of brightness, warmth, and volume. This shape works well for both strumming and fingerstyle playing.
  • Top Wood: The 210CE-G features a solid Sitka spruce top, which is known for its versatility and ability to project sound clearly across a range of frequencies. Sitka spruce is a popular choice for acoustic tops due to its strength and dynamic response, offering both articulation and power.
  • Back and Sides: The back and sides are made of layered rosewood, which provides a rich, full sound with plenty of low-end resonance and bright trebles. The layering technique adds durability and helps maintain an affordable price point.
  • Cutaway: The cutaway design provides easier access to the higher frets, allowing players to explore more of the fretboard for lead work or more complex fingerstyle playing.
  • Electronics: The 210CE-G comes equipped with Taylor’s Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics, a high-quality pickup system that captures the guitar’s natural acoustic tone with clarity when plugged in. The ES2 system uses a patented behind-the-saddle pickup design and comes with easy-to-use tone and volume controls.
  • Neck: The guitar features a tropical mahogany neck with a West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard, which offers a smooth, fast playing experience. Taylor’s neck profile is designed for comfort, and the ebony fingerboard adds to the instrument’s responsiveness and overall tonal clarity.
  • Bridge: The ebony bridge helps transfer the string vibrations efficiently, contributing to the guitar’s sustain and tonal accuracy.

Sound Profile:

  • Balanced Tone: The combination of the Grand Auditorium body shape and Sitka spruce top provides a well-balanced sound with clear highs, rich mids, and a full, rounded low end. The guitar excels at both light fingerpicking and aggressive strumming, making it a great all-purpose acoustic-electric guitar.
  • Amplified Sound: The Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics ensure that the guitar’s natural acoustic sound is faithfully reproduced when plugged into an amplifier or PA system. The pickup system is known for capturing a clear, natural tone with minimal feedback.

Aesthetic and Build Quality:

  • Finish: The 210CE-G is finished with a gloss top and a satin back and sides, giving it a beautiful look while also protecting the wood. The glossy top highlights the wood grain and adds a touch of elegance, while the satin finish on the back and sides ensures a comfortable feel while playing.
  • Design Details: The guitar features a white binding, adding a visual contrast to the darker rosewood back and sides. The simple rosette and understated appointments give the guitar a clean, classic look.

Playability:

Taylor guitars are known for their excellent playability, and the 210CE-G is no exception. The neck’s smooth profile and low action make it easy to play, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned guitarist. The cutaway design also allows easy access to higher frets for more advanced playing.

Applications:

  • Live Performance: The built-in ES2 electronics make the 210CE-G an excellent choice for live performance. Whether you’re playing in a small venue or on a large stage, the guitar’s natural tone is captured effectively when amplified.
  • Recording: The guitar’s balanced tone makes it suitable for studio recording, allowing it to sit well in a mix without overpowering other instruments.
  • All-Round Playability: Its versatile sound makes it suitable for multiple genres, including folk, pop, rock, country, and bluegrass.

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