TAYLOR GUITAR 224ce-K DLX

224ce-K DLX

Description

Fans of Hawaiian koa will love the look, feel and sound of this all-koa Grand Auditorium. A shaded edgeburst elevates the vintage appeal of the solid koa top, which is paired with layered koa back and sides, while a gloss finish wraps the body in a rich sheen. The Grand Auditorium’s musical versatility makes this a great all-purpose guitar for both strumming and fingerpicking, and the hardwood koa top will even out a lively attack to produce a focused, linear voice. Player-friendly modern features include a cutaway and Taylor’s ES2 acoustic electronics. Among the distinctive appointments are a single-ring faux pearl rosette in an interlocking “fishbone” pattern, black binding, Italian acrylic small diamond inlays, and chrome tuners. The guitar ships in a Taylor deluxe hardshell case.

The wonderful look and sound of koa

Koa is a treasured tonewood that’s only found on the Hawaiian islands. In Hawaiian, koa means “bold,” surely describing this wood’s gorgeous, curly grain, figuring, and now, its rich acoustic tone. Koa is prized for its combination of warm tone and beautiful looks. This Taylor 224ce-K DLX looks as good as it sounds!

Grand Auditorium body style gives you exceptional treble zing

Taylor’s beloved Grand Auditorium body style, featured on the 224ce-K DLX, employs the width and depth of a dreadnought, with a more narrow waist, which gives Grand Auditorium–bodied acoustic guitars a sleeker look, with more treble top end. This body style also helps to sharpen the definition of each note. Ultimately, from fingerpicking to medium strumming, the Grand Auditorium is a great choice for nearly every playing style and genre.

Taylor’s Expression System 2 delivers incredibly natural sound with full dynamics

If you play plugged in, then you’re going to love the Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics built into your 224ce-K DLX. The key to this fantastic system is the 3-section proprietary pickup located behind the saddle. Because of where it’s positioned and how it’s integrated into the 224ce-K DLX’s saddle, the ES2 pickup provides you with remarkably clear and accurate sound. In addition to a master volume control, a pair of tone controls lets you tweak your highs and lows to get the sound you need, and a discrete phase switch offers vital onboard feedback suppression.

Overview

• Back, sides and top of gorgeous Hawaiian koa
• Solid koa top for projection, sparkle and warmth
• Slender Taylor neck for exceptional playability
• Comfortable, versatile Grand Auditorium body shape
• Includes ES2 pickup and a deluxe hardshell case

 

Features

Grand Auditorium

Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.

Hawaiian Koa

Few woods carry the allure of Hawaiian koa, with its gorgeous figure and sweet, complex tone.

Hawaiian Koa

A koa top's visual beauty is instantly inspiring, while its sonic rewards unfold over time, as warm, sweet overtones gradually emerge.

Expression System® 2

The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

Venetian Cutaway

The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body.

Highlights

• Scale Length 25-1/2"
• Bracing Forward Shifted Pattern
• Pickguard Black
• Tuners Taylor Gold
• Strings D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Body Width 16"
• Nut & Saddle Nubone Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Truss Rod Cover Black Plastic
• Number of Frets 20
• Case Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
• Body Length 20"
• Body Depth 4 5/8"

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