Like a fine wine, the Taylor 224ce-K DLX only gets better with age. The crisp snap, strong mids, and sparkling highs exhibited by this acoustic-electric guitar’s all-koa body will reach new levels of richness, sweetness, and resonance as this instrument ages. Of course, the 224ce-K DLX’s eminently comfortable sapele neck ensures that you’ll be playing this guitar for a long, long time. When it’s time to perform, ES2 electronics produce top-notch amplified tone. In addition to its stunning koa body, the 224ce-K DLX also features gorgeous black binding, a single-ring faux pearl rosette with interlocking “fishbone” pattern, and Italian acrylic, small Diamond fingerboard inlays.
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!
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.
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. We were more than impressed when Taylor came to Music Experience to show us what this system can do, and we think you will be, too.
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.
Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.
A koa top's visual beauty is instantly inspiring, while its sonic rewards unfold over time, as warm, sweet overtones gradually emerge.
Beautifully figured and durable, layered koa provides attractive visuals and tone at an accessible price.
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the guitar.
| Series | 200 |
|---|---|
| String Type | Steel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Shape | Grand Auditorium |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Color | Shaded Edgeburst |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Top Wood | Koa |
| Back & Sides Wood | Layered Koa |
| Body Bracing | X-Brace (Forward Shifted Pattern) |
| Binding | Black |
| Neck Wood | Sapele |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Small Diamonds |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Tuning Machines | Taylor Polished Bronze |
| Bridge Material | Ebony |
| Nut/Saddle Material | Tusq Nut/Micarta Saddle |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" |
| Body Length | 20" |
| Body Width | 4 5/8" |
| Body Depth | 16" |
| Electronics | Expression System 2 |
| Strings | Elixir NANOWEB Light Gauge (.012-.053) |
| Case Included | Deluxe Hardshell Brown |
| Manufacturer Part Number | F200002111004640084-0351 |
