Taylor K24ce Special Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Shaded Edge Burst

Few tonewoods command attention like figured Hawaiian koa. Prized for its dramatic grain and vibrant, evolving voice, koa delivers shimmering highs, a focused midrange and a tight low end that gradually opens up with warmth and complexity over years of playing. The Taylor K24ce Special Edition is a stunning showcase for this remarkable wood, pairing Taylor's Grand Auditorium body style and modern performance architecture with select-grade figured Hawaiian koa top, back and sides. Scalloped V-Class bracing enhances sustain, projection and harmonic balance, adding depth to koa’s naturally articulate response. The long-tenon Action Control mahogany neck paired with an ebony fingerboard provides smooth, dependable playability, while the Claria pickup system captures the guitar’s dynamic acoustic voice with impressive clarity. Refined appointments—including Indian rosewood binding with maple purfling and shimmering paua shell accents—complete this special-edition instrument with understated elegance.

Select Hawaiian Koa Construction for Focused Tone and Stunning Visuals

The K24ce Special Edition features select-grade figured Hawaiian koa for the top, back and sides, creating a cohesive tonal voice and striking visual character. Koa is prized for its articulate response and midrange clarity, offering excellent note separation and projection. As the instrument matures, the wood gradually develops greater warmth and harmonic complexity, rewarding years of playing with a richer, more open voice. Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing with a relief rout helps organize the guitar’s resonance, extending sustain, improving pitch accuracy and adding fullness to koa’s naturally transparent tone.

Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck With Ebony Fingerboard for Stability and Smooth Playability

A neo-tropical mahogany neck carved to Taylor’s standard profile provides a comfortable, familiar playing feel that suits a wide range of styles. Paired with a genuine West African ebony fingerboard, the neck offers a smooth playing surface and crisp note attack across the fretboard. Taylor’s innovative long-tenon Action Control neck design strengthens the neck-to-body connection while allowing players to adjust string height quickly and precisely without removing the neck or loosening the strings.

Claria Pickup System for Natural Amplified Acoustic Tone

Taylor’s new Claria pickup system captures the natural voice of the K24ce with impressive clarity and balance. A refined undersaddle design paired with a proprietary preamp smooths the harshness often associated with traditional piezo systems while maintaining excellent dynamic sensitivity. Soundhole-mounted controls include volume and a versatile Mid-Contour knob, making it easy to shape the guitar’s amplified tone for both solo performance and full-band settings.

Shaded Edgeburst Finish and Premium Paua Shell Appointments

The K24ce Special Edition highlights the natural beauty of Hawaiian koa with a high-gloss Shaded Edgeburst finish that frames the dramatic figuring of the wood. A soundhole rosette combining Indian rosewood and paua shell adds subtle color and depth, while Indian rosewood binding with maple/black/maple purfling accents the guitar’s refined aesthetic. The striking paua shell inlay suite adds a distinctive shimmer along the genuine West African ebony fingerboard, which pairs with an ebony bridge and headstock overlay for visual continuity throughout the instrument. Taylor polished bronze tuners with matching buttons provide smooth, reliable tuning stability.

A Limited-Edition All-Koa Grand Auditorium With Undeniable Presence

With its select Hawaiian koa construction, refined V-Class architecture and modern Taylor neck design, the K24ce Special Edition offers a compelling blend of tonal clarity, visual beauty and performance-ready reliability. Whether played acoustically or amplified through the Claria system, this Grand Auditorium delivers a rich, articulate voice suited to both stage and studio. Supplied with a Taylor deluxe hardshell case, the special-edition K24ce stands as a sophisticated expression of Taylor’s modern acoustic craftsmanship.