{"product_id":"224ce-k-dlx","title":"Taylor 224ce-K DLX Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar w\/ Koa Top","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKoa from Top to Bottom — and It Shows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something about Hawaiian koa that stops you mid-strum. The wood has this luminous, almost amber warmth to it — visually and tonally — and the Taylor 224ce-K DLX puts it front and center from the moment you pull it out. This is Taylor's 200 Series with a serious upgrade: a solid koa top paired with layered koa back and sides, finished in a full-body gloss with a shaded edgeburst that lets the natural grain do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Auditorium body shape is Taylor's signature all-rounder — wide enough for strumming, focused enough for fingerpicking, and the Venetian cutaway means the upper frets aren't just reachable, they're genuinely accessible. Whether you're writing at home or working through a set at an open mic, this guitar covers a lot of ground without asking you to compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one suits players who want a guitar that's visually distinctive without being flashy, tonally balanced without being boring, and plugs in cleanly when the room calls for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Koa Actually Sounds Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoa has a character all its own. Players often describe it as sitting somewhere between mahogany and maple — it has mahogany's warm fundamentals and focused midrange, but with a sparkle in the upper frequencies that gives notes real definition and shimmer. Taylor's own description of the 224ce-K DLX captures it well: expect a lustrous midrange, top-end sparkle, and a touch of warmth in the low end that keeps everything balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid koa top is the primary voice of the instrument, and it will open up further with time and play. Layered koa on the back and sides keeps the visual cohesion of the all-koa aesthetic while contributing to the overall durability and consistency of the build. The result is a guitar that sounds lively and characterful now, and players often find koa instruments develop even more richness as they age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor's C-Class bracing inside supports the top's responsiveness, helping the guitar project clearly without sacrificing warmth across the frequency range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Neck You'll Actually Want to Play All Night\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor built its reputation partly on necks, and the 224ce-K DLX continues that tradition. The neo-tropical mahogany neck uses Taylor's Standard Carve profile — slim and comfortable without feeling thin, making long sessions and position shifts feel natural rather than labored. The nut width sits at 1-11\/16\", which strikes a comfortable balance for both chord players and single-note work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fretboard is genuine West African Crelicam ebony — a dense, smooth wood that responds beautifully to both light fingerpicking and firm fretting. Ebony's natural hardness means the strings feel just a bit more \"alive\" under your fingers, with a touch more snap to each note compared to softer fretboard materials. Scale length is a standard 25-1\/2\", keeping string tension familiar and predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Venetian cutaway keeps the upper register genuinely playable rather than decorative. Small diamond fretboard inlays keep the aesthetic clean and understated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTaylor Expression System 2 — Plugged In Done Right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) is one of the more thoughtful acoustic pickup designs on the market. Three sensors are positioned behind the saddle rather than under it, which means the pickup captures the top's vibration more directly and naturally. The result, when you plug in, is a tone that sounds like the guitar — not an approximation of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnboard controls include volume, bass, and treble, giving you enough range to dial in your sound for the room without needing to fiddle with an outboard preamp. Whether you're running into a PA or a dedicated acoustic amp, the ES2 handles the translation cleanly and with good dynamic response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Hawaiian Koa with full-body gloss finish and shaded edgeburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered Hawaiian Koa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neo-Tropical Mahogany, Standard Carve profile, satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e West African Crelicam Ebony with small diamond inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-1\/2\" | Nut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2) with volume, bass, and treble controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e NuBone nut, Micarta saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black | Rosette: Single-ring faux pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-Class with Relief Rout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taylor Guitars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224ce-K DLX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224CE-K DLX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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