A Showcase for Organic Beauty
Hawaiian koa has long impressed guitar players with its distinctive combination of lush acoustic tone and naturally stunning visual character. In the Koa Series, we treat Hawaiian koa like the superstar tonewood it is, with a range of guitars that showcase both its natural coloration and its dazzling sonic properties. Players will hear a vibrant midrange response with clear, articulate trebles and a dash of low-end warmth for a balanced sound that can adapt across playing styles. Choose from models with spruce or koa tops, all of which feature our tone-boosting V-Class bracing and a gorgeous, artful set of wood-focused appointments that reflect koa's island origins.
Meet the Koa Series
Hawaiian koa's sparkling, bold musical response is famous for improving with time, giving these guitars a multigenerational appeal.
Koa Grand Auditorium
Starting at $6,299 USD
1 Models
K24ce
Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Body Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Shape: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Specialty: 6-String
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
Koa Builder's Edition
Starting at $6,299 USD
2 Models
Builder's Edition K14ce
Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce
Body Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Shape: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Specialty: 6-String
Orientation: Right Handed Only
Builder's Edition K24ce
Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Body Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Shape: Grand Auditorium
Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Specialty: 6-String
Orientation: Right Handed Only
Koa Grand Concert
Starting at $6,299 USD
2 Models
K22ce
Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Body Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Shape: Grand Concert
Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Specialty: 6-String
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
K22ce 12-Fret
Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Body Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Shape: Grand Concert
Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Specialty: 12-Fret
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
Koa Grand Symphony
Starting at $6,299 USD
1 Models
K26ce
Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Body Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Shape: Grand Symphony
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
Koa Taylor GT
Starting at $5,999 USD
1 Models
K21e
Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Body Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Shape: Taylor GT
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
Koa 12-String
Starting at $5,999 USD
1 Models
K68e LTD
View Model
$5,999
Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Body Wood: Hawaiian Koa
Shape: Grand Orchestra
Cutaway: Non-cutaway
Electronics: Expression System® 2
Specialty: 12-String
Orientation: Right Handed, Left Handed
FEATURES
Exceptional Tone in a Colorful Package
Along with the visual and sonic beauty of Hawaiian koa, guitars from the Koa Series boast elegant appointments and design touches that deliver an exceptional playing experience.
All-Hawaiian-koa, or Koa + Spruce? You decide.
The koa/spruce pairing serves up some additional projection and articulation with koa's warmth and sparkle, while models with koa back, sides and top offer some natural compression to balance an aggressive attack.
Comfort Refinements Enhance Tonal Richness
Between ultra-thin full-body gloss finishes that preserve resonance, the V-Class bracing scheme (for full-size models) that adds volume and sustain, and the accommodating Taylor Neck design, the Koa Series showcases Taylor's innovative spirit.
Expression System 2 Acoustic Pickup
Taylor's proprietary Expression System 2 is an under-saddle acoustic pickup that faithfully translates the complex tone of our Koa Series guitars into clear, authentic-sounding amplified tone.
Organic Appointments Showcase Koa's Heritage
The Koa Series sports nature-inspired designs that highlight koa's organic character. Key visual touches include Spring Vine inlays in maple, maple binding, and shaded edgeburst color treatments for koa-topped models.
A Range of Enticing Koa Flavors
Innovations such as the scaled-down body of the K21e and the tone-dispersing soundport cutaway of the K26ce expand the Koa Series' range of flavors. Fingerstyle players will also appreciate the comfort and midrange heft of the K22ce 12-Fret.
Hardshell Case Included with Every Guitar
All Koa Series guitars ship with a deluxe hardshell guitar case for protection from impact damage and climate-related changes.
WHAT EXPERTS ARE SAYING
The K14ce produces an incredibly accurate pitch, and the sharp-looking Gotoh 510 tuners get you where you need to be instantly.
Top Gear of 2018
Cut through the hype around Taylor’s new V-Class bracing, and you have to focus on that all-important question: Does the guitar sound good? If the Taylor Builder’s Edition K14ce Grand Auditorium ($4,999) is any indication, the answer is an emphatic yes.
Top Gear of 2018
The instrument had noticeably superior intonation and tonal clarity—and sustain unlike any we’ve ever heard. You expect greatness at this price, and the K14ce certainly delivers.
The chief benefits of Taylor’s new V-Class-braced guitars are the things that you don’t get: choked notes, dead spots, muddy chords, and imprecise intonation.
“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.”
It is the finest six-string Taylor we have ever played, and may prove to be historically significant in years to come.
The luxurious playing experience will spoil you for pretty much every other acoustic, feeling awkward and unrefined in comparison.
The impact of V-Class bracing on an acoustic guitar’s tone is astonishing...V-Class bracing results in a guitar with both louder volume projection and rich, deep sustain.
Volume and sustain by the bucket load...Chords ring with incredible clarity….The dynamic range is musically rewarding and inspiring!
MEET THE OTHER SERIES
The American Dream®
Series Guitars
Starting at $1799 USD
Neo-vintage aesthetics and all-solid tonewoods deliver all the essentials of a satisfying, inspiring musical experience.
GT
Series Guitars
Starting at $1799 USD
Compact, comfortable and boldly voiced, the GT (grand theater) acoustic guitar offers an enjoyable, accessible experience for pros and casual players alike.
Academy
Series Guitars
Starting at $599 USD
Solid tops and a focus on playability set the Academy Series apart, offering a welcoming feel at an approachable price.
100
Series Guitars
Starting at $699 USD
Solid spruce tops paired with layered walnut or layered sapele yield rich tone at a great value for developing musicians.
200
Series Guitars
Starting at $999 USD
200 Standard, Plus and Deluxe models offer three tiers of musical inspiration and a diverse collection visual styles.
300
Series Guitars
Starting at $1999 USD
Two tonewood combinations give the 300 Series wide-ranging musical versatility, offering choices for virtually every player.
400
Series Guitars
Starting at $2999 USD
Eye-catching sunburst top finishes imbue the time-honored rosewood/spruce tonewood pairing with fresh visual appeal.
500
Series Guitars
Starting at $3299 USD
Urban Ironbark delivers a musical personality that's entirely unique to the Taylor 500 Series.
600
Series Guitars
Starting at $3299 USD
A range of body styles crafted with specially voiced Big Leaf maple and Sitka spruce yield a warm, punchy response covering a wide breadth of sounds and playing applications.
700
Series Guitars
Starting at $3499 USD
Select-grade Hawaiian koa serves up a lively punch with rich midrange sparkle and a raw, natural feel.
800
Series Guitars
Starting at $3399 USD
Rosewood, spruce, V-Class bracing and a host of player-focused appointments make the 800 Series the quintessential Taylor experience.
900
Series Guitars
Starting at $5999 USD
Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce with V-Class bracing make for a distinctively bold voice with incredible tonal balance.
Presentation
Series Guitars
Starting at $9999 USD
Honduran rosewood and sinker redwood serve up incredible tonal warmth and complexity complemented by artful aesthetic details.
GS Mini
Series Guitars
Starting at $399 USD
Solid tops, a comfortable feel and a spontaneous musical personality put GS Mini guitars in a class of their own.
Big Baby
Series Guitars
Starting at $399 USD
With plenty of power and a comfortable frame, the Big Baby Taylor is ideal for impromptu playing sessions, songwriting and more.
Baby Taylor
Series Guitars
Starting at $349 USD
The Baby Taylor makes great acoustic tone accessible and travel-ready.
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