ES-T pickup on 214ce is an under saddle pickup, which does not sound natural straight through amp/PA to my ears. But as Glenn said, if you spend extra cash on Fishman Aura, you can probably get quality sound at least as good as ES system that 300 and above series have.
If you can find a good deal on 314ce that makes price on 214ce+Aura nearly equal, I suggest getting 314ce for unplugged tone. But it is always important to feel a connection to a guitar (looks/playability/tone), you'd better play many guitars and pick the one that sings to you.
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'15 Martin D41 Purple Martin #29 of 50 (Cocobolo / Adirondack Spruce)
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