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Taylor K24ce AA Flame Koa Acoustic Electric Guitar - Shaded Edge Burst! Guitar comes with Taylor Hardshell Case!
AA-Grade Figured Hawaiian Koa | A Masterpiece of Tone, Beauty & Craftsmanship
There are few tonewoods in the world that capture the imagination quite like Hawaiian koa.
Its extraordinary color, grain and figure can make an exceptional koa guitar visually unforgettable before the first note is ever played. But koa's appeal goes far beyond appearance. Its focused response, articulate midrange and ability to develop additional warmth and complexity with years of playing have made it one of the most celebrated woods in premium acoustic-guitar building.
The Taylor K24ce stands among Taylor's finest expressions of this remarkable wood.
This exceptional example features AA-grade figured Hawaiian koa, displaying beautiful ribbon-like flame and dramatic visual movement across the instrument. As light moves across the guitar, the figure seems to shift with it—giving the wood a depth that photographs can only begin to capture.
Finished in Taylor's elegant Shaded Edge Burst, this K24ce is as much an expression of nature's artistry as it is Taylor's craftsmanship.
At Northeast Music Center, these are the guitars we believe deserve to be experienced slowly. Look at the koa. Play it acoustically. Listen to the response. Feel how the guitar reacts beneath your hands.
An instrument at this level isn't simply selected from a specification sheet.
It creates a connection.
K24ce AA FLAME KOA HIGHLIGHTS:
• Premium Taylor Koa Series acoustic-electric
• Grand Auditorium body
• Venetian cutaway
• AA-grade figured Hawaiian koa top
• Hawaiian koa back and sides
• Shaded Edge Burst
• Taylor V-Class bracing
• Tropical mahogany neck
• West African ebony fingerboard
• 25.5" scale length
• Spring Vine fingerboard inlay
• Plain non-figured maple binding
• Gotoh tuners
• West African ebony bridge
• Taylor Expression System 2 electronics
• Includes Taylor Hardshell Case
AA-GRADE FIGURED HAWAIIAN KOA — THE HEART OF THIS GUITAR
The defining feature of this K24ce is immediately apparent.
The koa is exceptional.
The AA-grade figured Hawaiian koa displays pronounced flame and natural movement that changes character depending on the viewing angle and available light.
That's part of what makes premium koa instruments so compelling.
No two pieces of wood are exactly alike.
Color varies.
Grain varies.
Figure varies.
Even two guitars built to identical specifications can have completely different visual personalities.
On an instrument at this level, you're not simply choosing a K24ce.
You're choosing this piece of koa.
And that's an important distinction for a musician or collector looking for an instrument they may own for decades.
AN ALL-KOA VOICE THAT EVOLVES WITH THE PLAYER
Koa is fascinating because its tonal personality can be every bit as distinctive as its appearance.
A new koa guitar often begins with a clear, focused response, strong midrange presence and excellent note definition. With continued playing, the solid wood can develop additional warmth, openness and harmonic complexity.
That evolving character is one of the reasons players develop such strong relationships with great koa instruments.
The guitar you purchase today isn't necessarily the guitar you'll hear years from now.
You become part of its story.
The more music you put into it, the more its acoustic personality can continue to mature.
That makes an exceptional K24ce especially meaningful as a long-term instrument.
GRAND AUDITORIUM — VERSATILITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Taylor builds the K24ce around its celebrated Grand Auditorium body, giving the guitar tremendous musical versatility.
Fingerstyle playing reveals the articulation and responsiveness of koa.
A flatpick brings out projection and definition.
Strummed chords produce harmonic richness without losing their center.
Alternate tunings allow the natural complexity of the wood to unfold in entirely different ways.
The Grand Auditorium's narrower waist also keeps the guitar comfortable against the player, while the Venetian cutaway provides access to the upper register.
For an instrument of this caliber, versatility matters.
A K24ce shouldn't be limited to one musical situation.
It should inspire you to discover new ones.
V-CLASS BRACING
Taylor's V-Class bracing brings modern acoustic engineering to this extraordinary natural material.
The design helps balance soundboard flexibility with structural stiffness, contributing to greater sustain, projection and harmonic agreement across the fingerboard.
On a premium koa guitar, that control becomes especially valuable.
Individual notes remain articulate.
Chords retain definition.
Sustain allows the natural character of the wood to develop after the initial attack.
And the guitar responds dynamically as the player's touch changes.
The goal isn't simply volume.
It's musical coherence.
SHADED EDGE BURST — FRAMING THE KOA
Taylor's Shaded Edge Burst treatment is particularly effective on figured Hawaiian koa.
Rather than competing with the wood, the darker perimeter frames it.
The transition toward the center draws the eye into the natural grain and flame, emphasizing the depth and movement already present in the koa.
Plain non-figured maple binding creates an elegant contrast around the body while allowing the figured koa to remain the visual centerpiece.
The result is sophisticated rather than excessive.
Because with wood this beautiful, decoration should never overpower what nature already created.
SPRING VINE — A SIGNATURE KOA SERIES DETAIL
Taylor's elegant Spring Vine fingerboard inlay provides another defining visual element.
Its organic design complements the natural character of the koa rather than competing with it, extending the instrument's botanical aesthetic onto the dark West African ebony fingerboard.
Combined with the maple binding, Gotoh tuners and premium appointments, every detail reinforces the K24ce's position as one of Taylor's flagship koa instruments.
BUILT TO BE PLAYED
The craftsmanship may be extraordinary, but this is not an instrument that belongs behind glass.
The Tropical mahogany neck, West African ebony fingerboard and 25.5" scale length provide the familiar precision and comfortable response players expect from a high-level Taylor.
That distinction matters.
The K24ce can satisfy the collector who appreciates exceptional woods and craftsmanship.
But underneath the visual beauty is a serious musical instrument designed to be played for decades.
TAYLOR EXPRESSION SYSTEM 2
Taylor equips the K24ce with its Expression System 2 electronics, allowing the guitar's acoustic personality to move from an intimate room to a professional stage.
The behind-the-saddle pickup system responds dynamically to the instrument and provides convenient onboard control for amplified performance.
Whether you're recording, performing through a PA or playing through a quality acoustic amplifier, the K24ce remains a genuine working instrument despite its heirloom-level appearance.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Body
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Cutaway: Venetian
• Top: AA-Grade Figured Hawaiian Koa
• Back & Sides: Hawaiian Koa
• Finish: Shaded Edge Burst
• Bracing: Taylor V-Class
• Binding: Plain Non-Figured Maple
Neck
• Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany
• Fingerboard: West African Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Frets: 20
• Fingerboard Inlay: Spring Vine
Hardware
• Bridge: West African Ebony
• Nut: Black Graphite
• Saddle: Micarta
• Bridge Pins: West African Ebony
• Tuners: Gotoh
Electronics
• Pickup System: Taylor Expression System 2
Included
• Taylor Hardshell Case
WHY THE K24ce MATTERS
There are excellent guitars.
There are beautiful guitars.
And occasionally, there are instruments where tone, materials, craftsmanship and visual character come together so completely that the guitar feels greater than the sum of its specifications.
That's where the K24ce belongs
The AA-grade Hawaiian koa makes it visually individual.
The all-koa construction gives it a voice capable of evolving alongside its owner.
The Grand Auditorium body makes it versatile.
V-Class bracing gives it modern performance and sustain.
Taylor craftsmanship makes it precise.
And the Shaded Edge Burst transforms an already remarkable natural material into something genuinely memorable.
This isn't simply a guitar for someone who wants a Taylor.
It's a guitar for someone who has been waiting for the right Taylor.
THE NORTHEAST MUSIC CENTER PERSPECTIVE
At Northeast Music Center, guitars at this level are important to us because specifications alone can't tell their entire story.
Premium koa needs to be seen.
A great acoustic needs to be heard.
And an exceptional guitar needs to be felt in your hands.
That's why we approach instruments like this K24ce differently.
We want our customers to look closely at the individual wood selection, understand what makes the instrument special and ultimately choose a guitar because it creates a genuine connection—not simply because the model number was on a shopping list.
Our relationship with Taylor and our experience with premium acoustic guitars allow Northeast Music Center to help serious players and collectors compare instruments, understand their differences and find the guitar that truly stands apart.
And because Northeast Music Center is both an authorized Taylor dealer and repair center, our relationship with your instrument can continue long after the purchase. We can assist with setup, adjustment and service to help make the guitar perform the way you want it to.
For customers able to visit our brick-and-mortar showroom, we invite you to experience guitars like this in person.
Take your time.
Play it.
Listen to it.
Watch the flame move beneath the light.
Because when you're considering an instrument that could remain with you for decades, choosing the right one should be part of the experience.
The Taylor K24ce AA Flame Koa Shaded Edge Burst is more than a premium acoustic guitar.
It's a celebration of Hawaiian koa, Taylor craftsmanship and the idea that a truly exceptional instrument can continue inspiring its owner for a lifetime.
Available now from Northeast Music Center with its Taylor Hardshell Case.
