Taylor 214ce setup specs

The setup numbers for the Taylor 214ce, in millimetres and inches. Print the one-page sheet and keep it in the case.

Neck relief
0.05-0.08mm (0.002" - 0.003") at 7th fret (fret 1st & 14th)0.002" - 0.003" (0.05-0.08mm) at 7th fret (fret 1st & 14th)
Capo the 1st fret, hold the last fret, measure at the 7th to 8th fret with a feeler gauge.
String height, low E
Not published by Taylor — set by NT neck angle (factory saddle 1/8" bass side)
At the 12th fret, top of fret to bottom of string. Measure with a steel rule.
String height, high E
Not published by Taylor — set by NT neck angle (factory saddle 1/16" treble side)
At the 12th fret, top of fret to bottom of string. Measure with a steel rule.
Fretboard radius
381mm (15")15" (381mm)
Scale length
648mm (25.5")25.5" (648mm)
20 frets
Strings
.012-.053 (Light)
Nut slot depth
Low E .024" to high E .019" gap at 1st fret (tuned to pitch)

Source: Taylor: Assessing a Taylor Guitar Set Up, checked 2026-09-16.

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