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Builder's Edition K24ce
6-String | Hawaiian Koa Top | Hawaiian Koa Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Beveled Cutaway
6-String | Hawaiian Koa Top | Hawaiian Koa Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany... More
Series:
Koa
UPC: #00887766102182
Note: Each guitar has unique visual traits due to differences in wood grain. Guitars ordered through this website or found in stores may feature minor visual variations from the ones pictured here.
$6,499USD
$6,499USD
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Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Estuche rígido deluxe incluido
Protective and durable Deluxe Hardshell Case included at no extra charge.
Estuche protector rígido deluxe y duradero incluido sin cargo adicional.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Garantía de por vida con registro
Factory Expert Service & Support
Servicio y Soporte Técnico de Fábrica
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
Expertos en servicio al cliente de fábrica capacitados para ayudarte a aprovechar al máximo tu guitarra.
Overview
- Builder's Edition boasts refined comfort features
- Solid Hawaiian koa produces vibrant, complex tone
- V-Class bracing delivers power and sustain
- Armrest, beveled cutaway, rolled edges for comfort
- Includes built-in ES2 electronics and hardshell case
Overview
Builder's Edition K24ce
Watch VideoCrafted to deliver the ultimate playing experience, the Builder's Edition K24ce blends a refined, ergonomic playing experience with premium tonewoods and a textured, vibrant acoustic sound. Solid Hawaiian koa forms the back, sides and top of this Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric, generating a bold, articulate midrange with splashy refined trebles and warmth in the low end. Koa is also famous for its aging properties, and will open up over time and play with greater depth and sweetness. V-Class bracing enhances the response with greater volume and longer sustain. A bevy of comfort features includes an armrest, beveled cutaway, and chamfered body and fretboard edges, and the Silent Satin finish helps reduce incidental noise for recording situations.
“It is reassuring to note that a human armed with a chisel and old-fashioned ingenuity is capable of making waves—waves of both surf and sound, perhaps the biggest revolution in acoustic guitar architecture since the dawn of X-Bracing.”
Features
Grand Auditorium
Our flagship shape offers comfort and cross-genre utility, with a clear, balanced tone suited for both fingerstyle and strumming.
Hawaiian Koa
Vibrant midrange voice with a dash of sparkle in the top end. Beautiful grain and coloration. Grows sweeter and warmer with time and play.
Hawaiian Koa
As a hardwood, koa produces a focused midrange and features a natural built-in compression that levels out the response. Warmth and overtones emerge over time and play.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Beveled Cutaway
Our beveled cutaway design provides a more player-friendly feel for guitarists who utilize every inch of the fretboard. It features a compound design with a smoothened edge along the corner of the body between the end of the cutaway and the neck heel, providing a more comfortable feel for the fretting hand.
V-Class Bracing
Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
15 questions
Can I get this in just Acustic. Not electrified?
Yes. That can be special ordered through any authorized retailer.
Can I order this exact guitar with the glossy KOA and the inlays, etc., but in a 12-fret version that still has the closed headstock with the Gotoh tuners and everything else the same?
Sorry, those options are not available on this model.
What wood is the beveled cutaway on the K24ce builders edition made of?
Crelicam Ebony
What is the body depth of a Builder's Edition K24ce?
4-5/8"
What is the recommended string gauge and brand for a k24ce?
D'Addario XS lights (012"-053")
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Nut width?
1 3/4"
Is there a regular k24 and a K24 builders edition?
Yes.
Is the Koa torrefied on the K24CE Builder's Edition?
No.
With this V-bracing will I be able to install my Tonewood Amp into the guitar without any or very little hassle?
We haven't personally tested the Tone Wood amp. However, we have heard from many Taylor owner's who use them. We are not aware of any issues.
Can it be left-handed?
Sorry, no. Builder's Editions with cutaways aren't available lefty. The standard K24ce is available lefty.
Please compare the K24CE vs the 612CE on tone, volume and ease of play (I’m old!) I currently have a 2017 K24CE that lacks volume relative to my other guitars. Can you assist?
Set up specs are the same so they'll all play equally great! Tonally, the biggest difference is going from a hardwood Koa top to a spruce top on the 612ce which gives you a greater frequency response without compression but there's more to consider. You're welcome to call the factory to speak with a factory consultant to guide to to the model that'll suit you best. 1-800-943-6782
Is the BE K24ce available with a wider nut?
Sorry, no.
I love the look of natural koa. Can I order this guitar with no edge burst, in other words, a totally natural finish?
The K24ce can be ordered with a natural finish, but this is not an option for the Builder's Edition K24ce and K14ce.
Can I get this with a 1 11/16" nut?
Sorry, that is not an available option on this model.
Can I get this guitar with a Florentine cutaway?
Sorry, that is not an available option on this model.
Reviews
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings
Heirloom
I went to my local dealer to buy a 714CE and this beauty was calling my name. I played every guitar they had and this one sounded better than all of them. I couldn't walk away without it. Every time I play it I'm amazed at how great it sounds.
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- I've played for many years
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- Yes
Dear Taylor Team
I’m very sorry but I’m not satisfied with my guitar K24ce and I’m planning on selling it and changing brand.
It was impossible to play it because of the tuning probably due to a neck deformity.
I bought it in April and in May my seller had to ship it to Amsterdam (ticket ST#106554) for around two months of repairs.
I'm still not too satisfied and I'm thinking of sending it back to Amsterdam for further inspection.
I’m very disappointed especially because it is a very expensive guitar.
kind regards
Roberto
I’m very sorry but I’m not satisfied with my guitar K24ce and I’m planning on selling it and changing brand.
It was impossible to play it because of the tuning probably due to a neck deformity.
I bought it in April and in May my seller had to ship it to Amsterdam (ticket ST#106554) for around two months of repairs.
I'm still not too satisfied and I'm thinking of sending it back to Amsterdam for further inspection.
I’m very disappointed especially because it is a very expensive guitar.
kind regards
Roberto
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- I've played for many years
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- Mostly acoustic player
We are very sorry to hear you are still having an issue with your Builder's Edition K24ce. Roberto. I have sent your details to our service rep. in the Netherlands and requested he contact you to assist with this.
Can't Be Better than this. ,Is Super luxury high and Guitar
is perfect Acoustic Guitar the. Sound is not punch Like Martin Guitar But ,is beauty Full tone & Super Balance.
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Can this be changed to nylon?
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Sorry, no. It is built and intonated specifically for steel strings.
Love this Koa!
This is the most beautiful and sounding guitar I've ever held in my hands! Now I can say I am a proud owner of an amazing Taylor guitar. Thanks Andy and everyone at Taylor!
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A true masterpiece of a acoustic guitar
Easily bar far the best guitar I've have ever played heard and seen and I've been lucky enough to play a few high end guitars.The sound is so amazing and it's playability is a dream it's spoiled me now for all my other guitars I play and own.All Taylors are great and easy to play but this one is on a whole different level a truly masterpiece of a guitar, great work Andy I don't think you can ever top this though.
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Builder's Edition K24ce
Aesthetically beautiful and rich woody sound - can't wait for it to age sweetly! Taylor neck and arm rest always make a pleasant playing experience.
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- Mostly acoustic player
K24ce comparison to other guitars
The K24ce is the best guitar I have ever owned. I bought a K14ce Builders Edition when it was introduced, and although it is a great guitar, it did not have the tone I personally prefer. I had been paying a 420K solid Koa I bought used for several years. I have also owned a Dan Crary Comemorative, a 410 mahogany, a D18 Martin and a Santa Cruz D guitars. For me, the K24ce is the perfect playing and sounding guitar. The rich and warm tone suits both my strumming and finger picking techniques. Both the K14 and the K24 are the easiest playing guitars I have ever had the pleasure of playing. The consistent tonal quality and playability of Taylor guitars for the money spent on the instrument is a testament to the care and quality of your products. I wish I could afford to own more and different models of your guitars to widen the sounds I can create as the possibilities are endless. I am in awe of what you folks are able to create in your factory!
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Truly perfection!!!
Stunningly beautiful guitar, gorgeous warm tones. Truly a work of art that I can't put down !!!
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- I'm fairly new but have some experience
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- Mostly acoustic player
K24ce
Great depth of intonation and clarity. Ergonomically designed, beautiful finish, sweet hardware. Just want to play it all day.
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- I'm fairly new but have some experience
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- I play both acoustic and electric
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Perfect guitar .
Finding the amp was a problem.
The guitar is perfect .
The guitar is perfect .
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GREAT GUITAR !!!!
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great guitar
I absolutely love this guitar!
This guitar is phenomenal! The neck feels perfect, the sound is warm and projects well with amazing mids and bass. The wood is stunning in appearance on all sides with a beautiful showing of the grain.
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Beautiful guitar. Beautiful tone. Use almost exclusively in church. Play mostly chords and some fingerpicking. Amplified through wireless sound system and works very well. So easy to play. I would definitely recommend this guitar.
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- Mostly acoustic player
What can I say, just fabulous. Thank you for building such wonderful music instruments that every time cause me goosebumps. Besides my GS mini Koa plus am daily in heaven. Cheers
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- Mostly acoustic player
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- I play both acoustic and electric
Absolutely loving it!
I have enjoyed this guitar from the first minute I've played it in the shop!
Unfortunately after a while I discovered an acoustic overtone, that is nice when played acoustic, but very disturbing when played through the pickup on stage. Could fix it with EQ and some pedals, but still it's disturbing and I will try to find better ways to fix this (eg. play through a microphone, use an IR-loader, ...).
Nevertheless this guitar is my dream soundwise and estetically! I bought a wall mount, just so I can look at it and enjoy its visual beauty as often as possible! (I personally find Taylor guitars in generall much more beautifull than Gibson or Martin guitars for example...)
Since I own this guitar, I have become a much better guitar player since its just so much fun to play it! Thanks Andy and all the Taylor crew!
Unfortunately after a while I discovered an acoustic overtone, that is nice when played acoustic, but very disturbing when played through the pickup on stage. Could fix it with EQ and some pedals, but still it's disturbing and I will try to find better ways to fix this (eg. play through a microphone, use an IR-loader, ...).
Nevertheless this guitar is my dream soundwise and estetically! I bought a wall mount, just so I can look at it and enjoy its visual beauty as often as possible! (I personally find Taylor guitars in generall much more beautifull than Gibson or Martin guitars for example...)
Since I own this guitar, I have become a much better guitar player since its just so much fun to play it! Thanks Andy and all the Taylor crew!
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- Mostly acoustic player
A+
One of the best sounding and feeling guitar I have ever owned .... and I have owned a lot of them.
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- Mostly acoustic player
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- I play both acoustic and electric
Best acoustic ive tried
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In its own class
Most effortless guitar I’ve ever played and the sound and feel is incredible
Builder's edition
Beautifully crafted and designed. The tone is luxurious and rich. The electronics are simple and versatile.
Best guitar ever
Most amazing guitar Ive ever played. It has surpassed all my expectations. Beautiful to look at, beautiful to touch. Superbly comfortable to play - you can easily lose an extra hour or 23 playing because of the comfort. The neck is a work of art - also supremely comfortable. The sound.... beyond description. Bass notes and high notes are equally clear and the resonance is incredible. The guitar also has an amazing ability to stay in tune. I did not think I would ever own a guitar of this quality and brilliance. Taylor have ruined all other guitars for me, I am in love.
K24ce builders edition
Amazing sound and looks
So good to play .Beautiful neck and body
Very inspiring
Well worth trying , hard to beat for a player
Highly recommended.
Thank you Taylor
So good to play .Beautiful neck and body
Very inspiring
Well worth trying , hard to beat for a player
Highly recommended.
Thank you Taylor