This item can no longer be considered "New". These are often "Scratch and Dent" or returned pieces that have been carefully inspected and setup here in our shop. Please take note of the listed condition of the item. The pictures you see in this listing are of the actual guitar you will receive.

Noted Condition: There are playwear scratches on the pickguard. See photos. It has been professionally setup and inspected, and is priced to reflect it's condition.

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The Taylor 224ce-K Deluxe Koa Grand Auditorium is a perfect fit for players who want the sound and style of Hawaiian koa without jumping into a super high-end price range. It's great for intermediate to advanced players looking for a balanced acoustic-electric that feels just as good in the studio as it does on stage. The shaded edge burst finish over the solid koa top really highlights the natural character of the wood and gives it a refined, eye-catching look without being flashy.

With a solid koa top and layered koa back and sides, you get that signature koa tone; punchy mids, clear high-end sparkle, and just enough low-end warmth to keep everything even. Taylor's ES2 electronics are super reliable for live performance, and the Grand Auditorium body shape offers a versatile voice that handles strumming, flatpicking, and fingerstyle with ease. The Venetian cutaway makes those upper frets totally reachable, opening up more melodic options when you want to explore higher up the neck.

The slim Taylor neck profile feels smooth and fast, making longer sets or sessions easier on the hands. The genuine ebony fingerboard and full-body gloss finish add a premium touch, and the included deluxe hardshell case keeps everything safe wherever you take it. We've had a lot of players walk away really impressed with how well this one plays and sounds for the price; it's the kind of guitar that just feels right from the first strum.

Specifications:

- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
- Bracing System: C-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
- Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
- Color: Shaded Edgeburst, Top/Back/Sides
- Electronics: Expression System 2
- Case/Bag: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
- Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa
- Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring
- Back Configuration: Layered, 2-Piece
- Body Binding: Black
- Armrest: No
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back/Side Finish: Gloss
- Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Neck Profile: Standard Carve
- Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Sentinel
- Fretboard Binding: None
- Neck Finish: Matte
- Nut Width: 1-11/16"
- Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Nut & Saddle: White NuBone Nut, White Micarta Saddle
- Bridge Pins: Black ABS Plastic
- Pickguard: Black
- Tuners: Taylor Gold with Gold Buttons
- Strap Pin: Gold
- End Pin: Black

Sku: 224CEKDLX-SEB