The Taylor 210ce is a full-sized Dreadnought electro-acoustic guitar designed for players who want powerful projection, comfortable modern playability and reliable amplified performance.

Its solid torrefied spruce top delivers the clarity, dynamic range and headroom associated with spruce, enhanced by additional warmth and played-in depth. Layered walnut back and sides complement the soundboard with clear trebles, a woody midrange and dependable environmental stability.

Taylor’s C-Class bracing adds sustain and low-frequency presence, helping the large Dreadnought body produce a bold, balanced voice for strumming, flatpicking and vocal accompaniment. A slim Taylor neck, Venetian cutaway and Expression System 2 electronics complete a versatile instrument suited to home playing, rehearsal, recording and live performance.

At A Glance

Specification	Details
Brand	Taylor
Model	210ce
Series	Taylor 200 Series
Finish	Natural
Guitar Type	Steel-string electro-acoustic guitar
Body Shape	Dreadnought
Top Wood	Solid torrefied spruce
Back and Sides	Layered walnut
Bracing	Taylor C-Class bracing
Neck Wood	Neo-tropical mahogany
Fingerboard	West African Crelicam ebony
Electronics	Taylor Expression System 2
Cutaway	Venetian
Scale Length	25½ inches
Nut Width	1 11/16 inches
Factory String Gauge	Medium .013–.056
Condition	Brand new
Main Appeal	Powerful Dreadnought projection with comfortable Taylor playability
Best For	Strumming, flatpicking, vocal accompaniment, songwriting and live performance
Skill Level	Beginner, intermediate and experienced players

What’s Included?

• Taylor 210ce Dreadnought electro-acoustic guitar
• Taylor padded gig bag

Why Choose the Taylor 210ce?

Powerful Dreadnought Sound

The 210ce uses Taylor’s traditional square-shoulder Dreadnought body, designed to deliver a broad, authoritative acoustic voice.

Its large soundboard and generous internal air volume produce:

• Rich low-frequency response
• Punchy middle frequencies
• Clear treble definition
• Strong natural projection
• Powerful open chords
• Excellent rhythm presence
• A substantial foundation beneath vocals

This makes the 210ce especially effective for players who want their acoustic guitar to provide power, depth and room-filling projection.

Solid Torrefied Spruce Top

The soundboard is made from solid spruce treated through Taylor’s torrefaction process.

Torrefaction uses carefully controlled heat to reduce moisture within the timber and alter its internal structure. This gives the spruce additional warmth, openness and responsiveness, helping the guitar produce some of the mature character associated with an older, regularly played instrument.

The solid torrefied top provides:

• Clear acoustic projection
• Strong note definition
• A broad dynamic range
• Warmth and played-in depth
• Responsive performance under a lighter touch
• Excellent headroom for confident strumming

It can respond clearly to flatpicked lines and lighter passages while retaining focus when driven with a firm rhythm attack.

Layered Walnut Back and Sides

The back and sides are constructed from layered walnut.

Walnut offers a balanced tonal profile with clear trebles, a woody midrange and a low end that can gain additional warmth as the instrument is played. Its focused response helps chords retain definition and prevents the large Dreadnought body from becoming overly boomy.

The layered construction also provides useful stability when the guitar is regularly moved between different environments. This makes the 210ce a practical choice for lessons, rehearsals, recording sessions and performances.

Taylor C-Class Bracing

Taylor’s C-Class bracing supports the solid spruce soundboard while allowing it to move efficiently.

The asymmetrical internal structure is designed to increase acoustic volume, sustain and low-frequency presence while maintaining clear pitch relationships across the fingerboard.

C-Class bracing contributes:

• Stronger natural projection
• Improved note sustain
• Additional bass warmth
• Clearer chord voicings
• Better note separation
• A controlled response under a firm attack

This helps the 210ce produce the power expected from a Dreadnought while preserving the clarity associated with Taylor guitars.

Medium-Gauge Strings

The Taylor 210ce is factory-fitted with D’Addario XS coated phosphor-bronze medium strings in .013–.056 gauge.

The additional tension helps drive the large spruce soundboard, contributing to the guitar’s volume, low-frequency authority and firm pick response.

Medium strings are particularly suitable for:

• Confident rhythm playing
• Flatpicking
• Country and bluegrass
• Open and lowered tunings
• Players who prefer a substantial string feel
• Acoustic performances requiring strong natural projection

Players who prefer a lighter feel can use a different string gauge following an appropriate professional setup.

Comfortable Taylor Neck

Despite its large acoustic voice, the 210ce retains the slim and approachable neck feel associated with Taylor.

The neo-tropical mahogany neck uses Taylor’s Standard Carve profile, providing a modern shape that feels comfortable for open chords, barre chords and melodic passages.

Its 1 11/16-inch nut is slightly narrower than the 1¾-inch width found on many premium acoustic guitars. This can make the guitar particularly comfortable for:

• Electric guitarists moving to acoustic guitar
• Players with smaller hands
• Developing musicians
• Rhythm guitarists performing longer sets
• Players who prefer compact string spacing

The matte neck finish helps the fretting hand move smoothly between positions.

West African Crelicam Ebony Fingerboard

The fingerboard is crafted from West African Crelicam ebony.

Ebony provides a smooth, durable playing surface with a firm and premium feel beneath the fingers. It supports accurate fretting and clear articulation across the full 25½-inch scale length.

Simple faux-pearl dot inlays provide clear position markers while maintaining the guitar’s traditional, understated appearance.

Venetian Cutaway

The softly rounded Venetian cutaway provides easier access to the upper frets.

This gives the 210ce more versatility than a traditional non-cutaway Dreadnought, allowing players to explore:

• Acoustic lead lines
• Higher-position chord voicings
• Melodic fills
• Extended fingerstyle passages
• Solos within a band arrangement

The cutaway adds useful upper-register access without compromising the guitar’s powerful Dreadnought character.

Taylor Expression System 2 Electronics

The Taylor 210ce is equipped with Expression System 2 electronics.

Rather than placing a conventional piezo element directly beneath the saddle, the ES2 uses three individually calibrated sensors positioned behind it. This allows the system to respond to the movement of the saddle and capture more of the player’s natural dynamics.

The discreet upper-bout controls provide adjustment over:

• Volume
• Bass
• Treble

The guitar can be connected to:

• Acoustic guitar amplifiers
• PA systems
• Mixing desks
• Direct boxes
• Audio interfaces
• Recording equipment

The straightforward controls make it easy to adjust the amplified sound for different performance spaces and musical settings.

Traditional Natural Styling

The 210ce has a clean, familiar appearance that allows the natural tonewoods to remain the visual focus.

Appointments include:

• Natural matte body finish
• White body binding
• Three-ring white rosette
• Faux-tortoiseshell pickguard
• Faux-pearl dot fingerboard inlays
• West African Crelicam ebony peghead veneer
• Chrome tuning machines
• Ebony fingerboard and bridge

The combination feels recognisably Taylor while retaining the traditional visual character expected from a Dreadnought acoustic guitar.

Why Choose a Dreadnought Electro-Acoustic Guitar?

The Dreadnought is one of the most established acoustic-guitar body shapes.

Its large dimensions produce strong acoustic volume, rich bass and substantial rhythm projection. This makes it particularly suitable for players who need the guitar to support a vocal or remain audible alongside other acoustic instruments.

A Dreadnought electro-acoustic guitar provides:

• Powerful natural projection
• Strong bass response
• Confident rhythm performance
• Excellent flatpicking potential
• A full foundation beneath vocals
• Built-in amplification for stage use
• Strong performance in open tunings
• A substantial physical playing response

The Taylor 210ce combines these traditional strengths with a slim modern neck and convenient upper-fret access.

Who Is the Taylor 210ce For?

Singer-Songwriters

The large body provides a full acoustic foundation beneath a vocal.

Its rich low end supports open chords, while the torrefied spruce top responds clearly as an arrangement moves from quieter verses into more energetic choruses.

Rhythm Guitarists

The Dreadnought body and medium-gauge strings make the 210ce particularly effective for chord-based playing.

Open chords sound broad and powerful, while C-Class bracing helps retain definition during energetic strumming.

Flatpickers

The solid spruce top offers a clear and immediate pick response.

The full scale length and medium strings provide firm tension and accurate note definition for country, folk and bluegrass-inspired playing.

Performing Musicians

The ES2 electronics make the guitar ready for acoustic amplifiers, PA systems and recording equipment.

Its strong natural projection is also useful in rehearsals and performances where some unamplified volume is required.

Worship Musicians

The 210ce provides a full rhythm voice beneath vocals and keyboards while connecting easily to a church or venue sound system.

The onboard bass and treble controls allow quick adjustment for the room and wider arrangement.

Developing Players

The slim Taylor neck and slightly narrower nut make the guitar more approachable than many traditionally styled Dreadnoughts.

Its tonal quality and performance features also provide enough capability for the guitar to remain useful as the player progresses.

Electric Guitarists Adding an Acoustic

The modern neck profile, Venetian cutaway and compact nut width offer a familiar transition for musicians who primarily play electric guitar.

The Dreadnought body then provides the projection and physical response expected from a full-sized acoustic instrument.

Experienced Players Seeking a Dependable Workhorse

The stable layered body, solid soundboard and professional electronics make the 210ce a practical choice for songwriting, rehearsals, teaching and regular performance.

How Does the Taylor 210ce Compare?

Taylor 210ce vs Taylor 210ce Plus

Both models use Taylor’s Dreadnought body, a solid torrefied spruce top, C-Class bracing, medium strings and ES2 electronics.

The standard 210ce features:

• Layered walnut back and sides
• Matte body finish
• White binding
• Three-ring rosette
• Traditional 200 Series appointments

The 210ce Plus adds:

• Layered Indian rosewood back and sides
• Full-gloss body finish
• Upgraded Plus-series appointments

Choose the standard 210ce for its understated styling, woody walnut character and excellent value.

Choose the 210ce Plus for a glossier, more elevated visual presentation and Indian rosewood appearance.

Taylor 210ce vs Taylor 214ce

The 210ce and 214ce share a solid torrefied spruce top, layered walnut body, C-Class bracing, ES2 electronics and comfortable neck dimensions.

Their main difference is body shape.

The 210ce uses a Dreadnought body, providing:

• Stronger bass presence
• Greater rhythm projection
• A larger physical response
• Firm performance for flatpicking
• Medium-gauge factory strings

The 214ce uses Taylor’s Grand Auditorium body, providing:

• A more balanced frequency response
• Greater physical comfort
• Increased fingerstyle versatility
• Lighter factory strings
• Easier movement between different techniques

Choose the 210ce for power, bass and rhythm authority. Choose the 214ce for balance, comfort and broader all-purpose versatility.

Taylor 210ce vs Taylor 110ce

Both guitars provide Taylor playability, Dreadnought projection and built-in electronics.

The 210ce adds a more elevated appointment package and sits within Taylor’s higher 200 Series. It is an excellent option for players seeking a step up in presentation while retaining the practical solid-top and layered-body construction used throughout this part of the Taylor range.

Taylor 210ce vs an All-Solid Dreadnought

The 210ce combines a solid top with layered back and sides.

An all-solid Dreadnought can provide greater harmonic complexity and tonal development, but it will generally require a larger investment and more careful humidity management.

The layered construction of the 210ce provides:

• Practical environmental stability
• Dependable performance during transport
• Reduced sensitivity to routine climate changes
• A more accessible price
• Strong long-term durability

Its solid torrefied spruce top still delivers the projection, response and tonal development that most directly shape the guitar’s acoustic voice.

Understanding the Torrefied Spruce and Walnut Sound

The solid torrefied spruce soundboard is the primary driver of the 210ce’s acoustic response.

It provides:

• Clear projection
• Dynamic headroom
• Strong pick definition
• Treble clarity
• Additional warmth from torrefaction

The layered walnut back and sides support the top with:

• Clear upper frequencies
• A woody middle range
• Controlled harmonic overtones
• A bass response that can become warmer with use
• Practical environmental stability

Taylor’s C-Class bracing strengthens the low end and sustain, giving the guitar a powerful but organised voice.

This combination works especially well for:

• Pop and rock accompaniment
• Folk and country
• Bluegrass-inspired flatpicking
• Worship music
• Singer-songwriter performances
• Acoustic ensembles
• General songwriting
• Live rhythm work

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

Before dispatch or collection, this guitar will be carefully checked by the Fair Deal Music team.

Our assessment includes:

• Full cosmetic inspection
• Spruce top and walnut body inspection
• Neck and fingerboard assessment
• String-height and playing-action check
• Fret and intonation assessment
• Nut, saddle and bridge inspection
• Tuning-machine and hardware check
• Expression System 2 electronics test
• Volume, bass and treble control test
• Output-socket test
• Final playability assessment

This helps ensure that your new Taylor arrives ready to play and enjoy.

Technical Specifications

General

Specification	Details
Model	Taylor 210ce
Series	Taylor 200 Series
Number of Strings	6
Orientation	Right-handed
Colour	Natural
Guitar Type	Steel-string electro-acoustic
Body Shape	Dreadnought
Cutaway	Venetian
Bracing	Taylor C-Class bracing
Electronics	Taylor Expression System 2

Body

Specification	Details
Top Wood	Solid torrefied spruce
Back and Side Wood	Layered walnut
Back Configuration	Layered two-piece
Top Finish	Matte
Back and Side Finish	Matte
Body Binding	White
Rosette	Three-ring white plastic
Pickguard	Faux tortoiseshell
Armrest	None

Neck and Fingerboard

Specification	Details
Neck Wood	Neo-tropical mahogany
Neck Profile	Taylor Standard Carve
Neck Finish	Matte
Fingerboard Wood	West African Crelicam ebony
Fingerboard Inlay	Faux-pearl 4mm dots
Fingerboard Binding	None
Scale Length	25½ inches
Nut Width	1 11/16 inches

Peghead

Specification	Details
Peghead Type	Taylor paddle
Peghead Veneer	West African Crelicam ebony
Peghead Inlay	None
Peghead Binding	None
Peghead Finish	Matte
Tuning Machines	Die-cast chrome with chrome buttons

Hardware and Factory Setup

Specification	Details
Bridge	West African Crelicam ebony
Nut	White NuBone
Saddle	White Micarta
Bridge Pins	Black ABS plastic
Strap Pin	Chrome
End Pin	Black
Factory Strings	D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Medium
Factory String Gauge	.013–.056

Power Requirements

The Taylor Expression System 2 electronics require one standard 9-volt battery.

Battery power is only required when using the amplified output. The guitar can be played normally as an acoustic instrument without a battery.

The system activates when an instrument cable is inserted into the output socket. Remove the cable after use to switch off the preamp and preserve battery life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Taylor 210ce a full-sized acoustic guitar?

Yes. It uses Taylor’s full-sized square-shoulder Dreadnought body and a 25½-inch scale length.

Is the top made from solid wood?

Yes. The guitar has a solid torrefied spruce top with layered walnut back and sides.

What does torrefied spruce offer?

Torrefied spruce provides the clarity, projection and dynamic range associated with spruce while adding warmth, openness and a more played-in response.

What does walnut sound like?

Walnut offers clear trebles, a woody midrange and a controlled overtone response. Its bass character can gain additional warmth as the guitar is regularly played.

Is the Taylor 210ce suitable for heavy strumming?

Yes. The Dreadnought body, solid spruce top and medium-gauge strings provide excellent headroom and projection for strong rhythm playing.

Is the 210ce suitable for flatpicking?

Yes. The full scale length and medium strings offer a firm response, while the spruce top produces clear and defined picked notes.

Can the 210ce be used for fingerstyle guitar?

Yes, particularly by players who prefer a substantial bass response and firm string tension.

Musicians focused primarily on delicate fingerstyle work may prefer the more balanced response and lighter string feel of a Grand Auditorium model.

Can lighter strings be fitted?

Yes. Lighter strings can be installed, although the guitar may benefit from a professional setup to optimise the neck relief, action and intonation after a significant gauge change.

What is Taylor C-Class bracing?

C-Class is Taylor’s asymmetrical internal bracing design. It is intended to increase acoustic volume, sustain and low-frequency warmth while retaining clear note definition.

Can the Taylor 210ce be used professionally?

Yes. Its solid top, powerful acoustic projection and ES2 electronics make it suitable for rehearsal, recording and regular live performance.

What controls does the ES2 system provide?

The Expression System 2 provides external upper-bout controls for volume, bass and treble.

Does the ES2 system include a tuner?

No. A separate clip-on, pedal or external tuner can be used.

Can the guitar be recorded directly?

Yes. The ES2 output can connect to an audio interface, mixing desk or recording system.

The guitar can also be recorded using microphones or by blending microphone and pickup signals.

Is the Taylor 210ce suitable for alternate tunings?

Yes. Its 25½-inch scale and medium strings provide strong tension and definition in many open and lowered tunings.

A professional setup is advisable when permanently making substantial changes to the tuning or string gauge.

Is the Taylor 210ce suitable for beginners?

Yes. The slim neck and narrower nut make it approachable for a committed beginner.

Its full-sized body and medium strings require slightly more physical effort than a smaller, lighter-strung guitar, but they also provide the strong projection and firm response many players prefer.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Taylor 210ce is an outstanding choice for players who want genuine Dreadnought power combined with the comfortable, modern playability associated with Taylor.

Its solid torrefied spruce top delivers clarity, projection and additional warmth, while the layered walnut body produces a focused response with clear trebles and a woody midrange. The large body, C-Class bracing and medium strings give open chords and flatpicked passages impressive authority.

The slim neck and slightly narrower nut make the guitar easier to handle than many traditionally styled Dreadnoughts, while the Venetian cutaway adds useful upper-register access. Taylor’s ES2 electronics provide dependable amplified tone for recording, rehearsal and live performance.

For singer-songwriters, rhythm guitarists, flatpickers and developing players seeking a long-term electro-acoustic guitar, the Taylor 210ce offers an excellent balance of power, comfort, versatility and value.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

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When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians
• Carefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment
• Competitive prices on leading music brands
• Secure UK-wide delivery
• Flexible finance options available, subject to status
• Friendly support before and after your purchase
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