200 series DLX models

[michaelw]

210ce & 214ce DLX models
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/series/200?items_per_page=12
gloss body, ES, hardshell case, small slotted diamond
fretmarkers & elixir PBs for no upcharge over last year

210ce DLX
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/210ce-dlx
214ce DLX
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/214ce-dlx
214ce BLK DLX
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/214ce-blk-dlx
214ce K DLX
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/214ce-k-dlx
214ce SB DLX
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/214ce-sb-dlx

the 210ce K DLX has yet to be added to the website & for now it looks
like the BLK & SB models are being released only in the 214ce initially,
with nubone nut & saddle on acoustics, nubone nut/tusq saddle on ES/ES-T models &
single ring rosette in pearloid replaces the previous 3 ring style on the BLK & SB models

[catan]

Oh wow, this looks even more like the '11 414ce limiteds, plus gloss.

[michaelw]

pretty much these
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/210ce-fltd
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/214ce-fltd
but, with a nubone nut, matching inner veneer, the original 800/93-00
500 series small slotted diamond fretboard inlays & elixir PB strings

the SB DLX & BLK add the single ring pearloid rosette too
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/214ce-sb-dlx
http://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/214ce-sb-blk

[sdnesmithcpa]

Interesting thing is that my DLX has 80/20s on it, unless Elixir is making the PBs the same color as 80/20s?

[michaelw]

Interesting thing is that my DLX has 80/20s on it, unless Elixir is making the PBs the same color as 80/20s?

hmmm
if the wound strings appear brass in color, rather than copper, they are most likely 80/20s -
just curious if the first few digits of the serial # start with 2111XX3 or 2112XX3 because if so, then the
guitar was started in november or december of 2013 & it's possible the strings weren't "updated to PBs yet

the inner veneer on your 214ce SB should  be rosewood

[sdnesmithcpa]

Yep, according to serial number page at Taylor, it's got an 11/27/2013 birthday.

And yes, the inner veneers on the sides and back are rosewood.  Looks much better than the light veneers on the first 214ce I had.

It also has a rosewood truss rod cover instead of black plastic.

Shawn

[Lizzy]

I'd love to have one of those black 214's.

[stepchildusmc]

I'd love to have one of those black 214's.

you haven't had an NGD in a while Lizzy... i think your deserving !  if you made your bed this morning and didnt threaten your other half with bodily harm for a 24 hr period( sometime in the last 18 months), you definitely should get one !

[michaelw]

I'd love to have one of those black 214's.

i played a 12 214ce BLK at my FLGS before picking up my 214ce & it sounded crisper than the 214ce SB they had -
the 11 Doyle deluxe DDX model, 12 214ce BLK & some early 13s, had maple veneer back & sides & a maple neck
the DDX had a bound fretboard & offset thumbnail Chet style fretmarkers, while the BLK model had an unbound
fretboard & 6.33mm dot fretmarkers, with the mid/late 13 models going to sapele veneer back & sides & sapele neck

it's interesting that this DDX prototype basically became the 214ce BLK, other than
the 3 ring rosette, as it has the unbound fretboard, dot inlays & sapele laminate -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Taylor-Doyle-Dykes-DDX-Acoustic-Electric-Prototype-Black-/231110363678?pt=Guitar&hash=item35cf404a1e
the start date on it is may 19th, 2010 & the DDX was introduced at winter NAMM 11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJLtbsFXU0c

acoustic guitar did a demo, but it's not in standard tuning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-ENKppEI3A

playing stops at 1:58 & starts again at 6:56
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJkgU_Os8_Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtzU-rizYMI#t=286

this would be a nifty idea for a 214ce DLX LTD model, imho
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Taylor-200-Series-Prototype-Maple-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-214CE-210CE-/231119862703?pt=Guitar&hash=item35cfd13baf&nma=true&si=9lEEy0tt%252BS8Agvc9Ax6kaRlPJ%252Bo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
satin transblack maple veneer back & sides, with a transblack maple neck & solid black gloss top would be cool

&, sure, why not put the ES2 in there, seeing that the 14 214ce DLX has the ES electronics now

[Lizzy]

I'd love to have one of those black 214's.

you haven't had an NGD in a while Lizzy... i think your deserving !  if you made your bed this morning and didnt threaten your other half with bodily harm for a 24 hr period( sometime in the last 18 months), you definitely should get one !

My thoughts exactly!

[Lizzy]

I'd love to have one of those black 214's.

i played a 12 214ce BLK at my FLGS before picking up my 214ce & it sounded crisper than the 214ce SB they had -
the 11 Doyle deluxe DDX model, 12 214ce BLK & some early 13s, had maple veneer back & sides & a maple neck
the DDX had a bound fretboard & offset thumbnail Chet style fretmarkers, while the BLK model had an unbound
fretboard & 6.33mm dot fretmarkers, with the mid/late 13 models going to sapele veneer back & sides & sapele neck

it's interesting that this DDX prototype basically became the 214ce BLK, other than
the 3 ring rosette, as it has the unbound fretboard, dot inlays & sapele laminate -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Taylor-Doyle-Dykes-DDX-Acoustic-Electric-Prototype-Black-/231110363678?pt=Guitar&hash=item35cf404a1e
the start date on it is may 19th, 2010 & the DDX was introduced at winter NAMM 11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJLtbsFXU0c

acoustic guitar did a demo, but it's not in standard tuning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-ENKppEI3A

playing stops at 1:58 & starts again at 6:56
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJkgU_Os8_Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtzU-rizYMI#t=286

this would be a nifty idea for a 214ce DLX LTD model, imho
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Taylor-200-Series-Prototype-Maple-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-214CE-210CE-/231119862703?pt=Guitar&hash=item35cfd13baf&nma=true&si=9lEEy0tt%252BS8Agvc9Ax6kaRlPJ%252Bo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
satin transblack maple veneer back & sides, with a transblack maple neck & solid black gloss top would be cool

&, sure, why not put the ES2 in there, seeing that the 14 214ce DLX has the ES electronics now

That Doyle is beautiful and sounds great:).

[Jersey tuning]

Like how Taylor has spun "laminates" into "layered woods".  Sanitary engineering, anyone?

The Pontus Brooklynensis awaits.

[michaelw]

again, no spin, as it is a more accurate description, imho
definition of laminate - merriam webster
3
b :  to unite (layers of material) by an adhesive or other means

3 layers of real wood, 2 layers of adhesive -
not to be confused with this type of laminate
to cover (something) with a thin layer of clear plastic for protection

laminate formica countertops or high pressure laminate is a different process -
i've played all solid wood guitars that, to my ear, do not have the depth or presence
of a 100/200/GS mini & to me it doesn't matter what name is placed on the process

a 100LTD series with a revised top bracing pattern, protein glue for the braces & back & sides
construction & hide glue for the bridge could be interesting, as it already has a matte 2.0 finish

[kprusac]

I just got the call from Sweetwater today!!!! My 214ce Blk Deluxe with Rosewood lam. & ES will ship tomorrow!!!!   

[MR XXXXX]

Seems like the "layered wood" verbiage is to separate themselves from those HLP Martins with the photo wood grain.