Taylor 224ce-K DLX Acoustic Electric Guitar (s/n:6482)

There are guitars you notice because of their specifications—and guitars that stop you before you've played the first note.

The Taylor 224ce-K DLX has a way of doing both.

Built with a solid Hawaiian koa top and layered Hawaiian koa back and sides, this Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric surrounds the player with one of the most visually distinctive woods in the acoustic-guitar world. Taylor complements that natural beauty with a Shaded Edgeburst, full-body gloss finish, gold hardware and Faux Pearl Sentinel inlays, creating a guitar that feels genuinely special without moving beyond the accessibility of the 200 Series.

But the 224ce-K DLX isn't simply about appearance.

Koa's clear, focused personality, Taylor's versatile Grand Auditorium body, comfortable Standard Carve neck, C-Class bracing and ES2 electronics make this an instrument designed to be played as much as admired.

At Northeast Music Center, that's why we've enjoyed keeping the 224ce-K DLX represented in our Taylor inventory: it gives players an opportunity to experience genuine solid Hawaiian koa where it matters most—the soundboard—while delivering the everyday versatility that makes a Taylor easy to live with.

THIS GUITAR – SERIAL #6482
• Grand Auditorium body
• Solid Hawaiian koa top
• Layered Hawaiian koa back and sides
• Shaded Edgeburst
• Full-body gloss finish
• Venetian cutaway
• C-Class bracing with Relief Rout
• Neo-Tropical mahogany neck
• Standard Carve neck profile
• West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard
• 16" fingerboard radius
• 25.5" scale length
• 1-11/16" nut width
• Faux Pearl Sentinel inlays
• Taylor gold tuners with gold buttons
• Taylor Expression System 2 electronics
• Includes Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case

HAWAIIAN KOA — BEAUTY WITH A VOICE OF ITS OWN

Hawaiian koa occupies a special place among acoustic-guitar tonewoods.

Part of that appeal is obvious the moment you see it.

Koa can display extraordinary variation in color and grain, moving from warm golden and amber hues into deeper browns, with individual pieces revealing their own unique patterns and figuring.

That's particularly important when you're purchasing a guitar like this online.

The guitar pictured as serial #6482 is the actual instrument you're considering, and the individual character of its koa is part of what makes that specific guitar yours.

But koa isn't chosen simply because it's beautiful.

As a soundboard wood, it brings a distinct musical personality with a strong midrange presence, clear upper frequencies and a controlled, articulate response.

And like many solid acoustic soundboards, a solid koa top can continue developing greater complexity and warmth as the instrument is played over time.

SOLID KOA WHERE IT MATTERS MOST

One distinction worth understanding about the 224ce-K DLX is its construction.

The top is solid Hawaiian koa.

That's important because the top is the primary vibrating surface responsible for generating an acoustic guitar's voice.

Taylor then uses layered Hawaiian koa for the back and sides, allowing the instrument to carry the visual personality of koa around the entire body while providing the dimensional stability associated with layered construction.

It's an intelligent combination for a guitar designed to be beautiful enough to treasure but practical enough to play regularly.

GRAND AUDITORIUM — BUILT TO DO A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING

Taylor's Grand Auditorium body is one of the company's most successful designs for a reason.

It sits between specialized body styles and gives the player an extremely useful balance of comfort, projection and tonal range.

Strum it and there's enough body to support a vocal.

Fingerpick it and individual notes remain articulate.

Use a flatpick and the guitar responds with clarity.

Move farther up the fingerboard and the Venetian cutaway keeps the upper register accessible.

For someone purchasing one quality acoustic-electric to cover a wide range of music, the Grand Auditorium remains one of Taylor's most versatile platforms.

C-CLASS BRACING

Underneath the solid koa top, Taylor's C-Class bracing with Relief Rout helps shape the response of the guitar.

The design supports greater sustain, volume and low-frequency presence while maintaining the balance and articulation that work so well with the Grand Auditorium body.

That additional low-end support is particularly complementary to koa's naturally focused midrange and clear upper frequencies.

The goal isn't simply to make the guitar louder.

It's to give the entire voice greater dimension.

SHADED EDGEBURST — MADE FOR KOA

The Shaded Edgeburst treatment is particularly effective on Hawaiian koa.

Rather than covering the wood, the gradual darkening around the perimeter helps frame its natural color and grain.

Taylor then applies a full-body gloss finish, giving the instrument a richer visual depth from virtually every angle.

The black binding provides definition around the body, while gold Taylor tuners and Faux Pearl Sentinel inlays give the DLX its appropriately upscale finishing touches.

The result feels coordinated rather than decorated.

Nothing needs to compete with the koa.

The wood remains the centerpiece.

TAYLOR PLAYABILITY

An acoustic this attractive still needs to feel right once it's in your hands.

The 224ce-K DLX uses a Neo-Tropical mahogany neck with Taylor's Standard Carve profile, paired with a West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard.

The 25.5" scale length and 1-11/16" nut width create a comfortable playing experience that can feel immediately familiar to players moving between electric and acoustic guitars.

That slightly narrower nut width is particularly appealing to musicians who prefer a less substantial feel across the fingerboard.

And with its 16" fingerboard radius and Venetian cutaway, the 224ce-K DLX is equally comfortable moving beyond basic open-position chords.

TAYLOR EXPRESSION SYSTEM 2

Taylor equips the 224ce-K DLX with its Expression System 2 electronics, making the guitar ready for stage, rehearsal or direct recording applications.

The behind-the-saddle pickup design captures the dynamic response of the instrument and provides convenient onboard control.

That means the 224ce-K DLX isn't limited to being the beautiful guitar you keep at home.

It's ready to work.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Body
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Cutaway: Venetian
• Top: Solid Hawaiian Koa
• Back & Sides: Layered Hawaiian Koa
• Bracing: C-Class with Relief Rout
• Finish: Full-Body Gloss
• Top Finish: Shaded Edgeburst
• Binding: Black
• Pickguard: Black

Neck
• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Inlays: Faux Pearl Sentinel
• Peghead Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony

Hardware
• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut: White NuBone
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Tuners: Taylor Gold with Gold Buttons
• Hardware: Gold

Electronics
• Pickup System: Taylor Expression System 2

Included
• Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case

WHY THE 224ce-K DLX MATTERS

The 224ce-K DLX occupies an interesting place in Taylor's lineup.

It's visually dramatic without being merely decorative.

It uses solid Hawaiian koa for the soundboard, giving the player a genuine koa-top acoustic experience.

The Grand Auditorium body makes it versatile.

C-Class bracing gives the smaller details of the voice room to develop.

The Standard Carve neck keeps it approachable.

ES2 electronics make it stage-ready.

And the Deluxe appointments make the guitar feel like something special every time you open the case.

For someone who has always wanted a koa Taylor but also needs an acoustic that can serve as a genuine everyday instrument, the 224ce-K DLX makes an extremely compelling argument.

THE NORTHEAST MUSIC CENTER PERSPECTIVE

At Northeast Music Center, koa guitars are particularly enjoyable because no two pieces of koa look exactly alike.

That's why we want you to pay attention to the individual guitar.

Serial #6482 isn't simply another 224ce-K DLX in a warehouse. It's the actual instrument you're choosing.

Look closely at the grain.

Look at the way the Shaded Edgeburst interacts with the koa.

Those individual details are part of the reason to choose this guitar.

Northeast Music Center works to maintain a strong selection of Taylor guitars, including sought-after koa models like the 224ce-K DLX. If the guitar you're looking for isn't currently on our floor, our relationship with Taylor allows us to help determine availability and get the right instrument headed your way as quickly as possible.

And our relationship with the customer doesn't end when the box is opened.

As an authorized Taylor dealer and repair center, Northeast Music Center can help with setup, adjustment and service so your Taylor is properly prepared for the way you like to play.

Visit our brick-and-mortar store and experience the guitar in person, or order online with the confidence that you're buying from people who genuinely know and care about the instruments we sell.

This specific Taylor 224ce-K DLX, serial #6482, is available from Northeast Music Center and includes its Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case.