Used Taylor Custom 224KCE-K Deluxe - Grand Auditorium

The Taylor Custom 224KCE-K Deluxe Grand Auditorium is a high-end acoustic-electric guitar in Taylor’s custom lineup. It features exquisite craftsmanship and premium materials, and is designed for players seeking a beautiful, versatile instrument with superior tonal quality. Below are the detailed specifications for the Taylor Custom 224KCE-K Deluxe:

Taylor Custom 224KCE-K Deluxe – Grand Auditorium

Body:

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium (a versatile, balanced shape that is larger than a concert but smaller than a dreadnought, providing excellent projection and clarity for both strumming and fingerpicking).
• Top Wood: Solid Koa
• Back and Sides Wood: Layered Koa (Koa is a premium tonewood known for its warm, complex tone and beautiful visual appeal, providing a rich, midrange-focused sound with sweet overtones).
• Body Finish: Gloss finish (enhances the visual depth and protects the wood).

Neck:

• Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany (providing a smooth, warm feel while enhancing tonal stability).
• Neck Shape: Taylor's Standard Profile (a comfortable, medium C-shape neck that is easy to play).
• Fretboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony (known for its smooth, durable feel and high resonance).
• Scale Length: 25.5 inches (standard for Taylor guitars, contributing to clear articulation and string tension).
• Number of Frets: 20 frets (with a high-fretting profile).
• Fretboard Inlays: Gemstone Inlays (subtle and elegant, adding to the deluxe appearance of the guitar).

Bridge:

• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony (matches the fretboard material, ensuring tonal consistency).
• Bridge Type: Standard Taylor Bridge with NuBone Saddle (enhances the natural tonal transfer from the strings to the body).
• String Spacing: Standard for a Taylor Grand Auditorium, suitable for both fingerstyle and strumming.

Electronics:

• Pickup System: ES2 (Expression System 2) (a proprietary Taylor pickup system designed for clear, natural amplification with no loss of tonal quality. The system includes a behind-the-saddle sensor that picks up the vibrations of the guitar in a way that’s true to the instrument's natural sound).
• Preamp Controls: Onboard tone controls for volume, bass, and treble, with a built-in phase switch to reduce feedback when amplified.

Hardware:

• Tuners: Taylor Nickel Tuners (precise, stable tuning and durable hardware).
• Nut and Saddle: NuBone (a synthetic material designed to enhance sustain and clarity).
• Pickguard: Tortoise Shell pickguard (elegant and classic, providing protection from pick scratches).

Dimensions:

• Body Length: 20 inches (510 mm)
• Body Width: 16 inches (406 mm)
• Body Depth: 4.5 inches (115 mm)
• Overall Length: 41 inches (1041 mm)
• Weight: Typically between 5 to 6 pounds (approx. 2.3 to 2.7 kg), depending on the specific build and materials.

Tone Profile:

• The 224KCE-K Deluxe offers a balanced tone with an emphasis on midrange warmth from the Koa back and sides, complemented by the bright and clear tone of the Sitka Spruce top.
• Dynamic range and clarity make it versatile across various genres, whether you’re fingerpicking or strumming.
• The ES2 system amplifies this natural tonal richness while remaining transparent and lifelike when plugged in.