Taylor 224ce-K DLX Acoustic-electric Guitar - Shaded Edgeburst

Calling all tone connoisseurs! If you've been dreaming of an acoustic that sings with a unique voice and looks absolutely stunning, the Taylor 224ce-K DLX is here to make your dreams a reality. This Grand Auditorium beauty boasts a solid Hawaiian koa top, complemented by layered koa back and sides. This all-koa construction doesn't just look incredible; it delivers a truly special tonal palette. Koa is renowned for its captivating midrange shimmer and sparkling high-end clarity, often described as having a natural compression that makes every note incredibly articulate. Plus, a touch of warmth in the low end keeps everything balanced and sweet, ensuring your chords ring out with rich complexity and your melodies cut through with effortless grace.

The Grand Auditorium body shape is a Taylor favorite, known for its versatility and comfortable playability, offering a balanced response that's perfect for strumming, fingerstyle, and everything in between. The slender Taylor neck makes navigating the genuine ebony fretboard a joy, while the elegant Venetian cutaway provides easy access to those upper frets for soaring solos. Visually, this guitar is a showstopper, with a full-body gloss finish and a gorgeous shaded edgeburst that accentuates koa's natural figuring. Plug in, and the onboard ES2 electronics ensure your amplified tone is just as pure and dynamic as its acoustic voice. While not famously tied to one specific artist, countless professional musicians and recording artists have chosen Taylor's koa models for their unique sonic qualities and stage presence.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

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  Highlights

Solid Hawaiian koa top paired with layered koa back and sides for a unique, balanced tone with sparkling highs and a pronounced midrange.

The Grand Auditorium body shape offers incredible projection and articulation, perfect for a wide range of playing styles.

Effortlessly comfortable sapele neck for hours of enjoyable playing.

Taylor ES2 electronics deliver pristine, natural amplified tones.

Striking aesthetic with a shaded edgeburst finish, black binding, Italian acrylic "small diamond" fretboard inlays, and gold tuners.

  Specifications

String Type: Steel

Number of Strings: 6

Body Shape: Grand Auditorium

Left/Right Handed: Right-handed

Color: Shaded Edgeburst

Finish: Gloss

Top Wood: Solid Hawaiian Koa

Back & Sides Wood: Layered Koa with Koa veneer

Body Bracing: Forward Shifted

Binding: Black

Neck Wood: Sapele

Fretboard Radius: 15"

Fretboard Wood: West African Ebony

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Italian Acrylic Small Diamonds

Number of Frets: 20

Scale Length: 25.5"

Tuners: Gold

Bridge Material: West African Ebony

Nut Material: Tusq

Saddle Material: Micarta

Nut Width: 1.6875"

Electronics: ES-2

Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Lights

Case Included: Gig Bag

Manufacturer Part Number: F 200002111004640084-0351

Depth at 1st Fret: .843"

Depth at 12th Fret: .893"