I purchased this guitar in November of 2019 for $5199 and it is in MINT condition. It was more expensive than the usual V braced K24ce instruments due to the AA koa wood used on the instrument. See original online listing from dealer where I bought it:
https://www.fullersguitar.com/listing/taylor-k24ce-aa-top-natural/28944711It looks gorgeous and sounds great, and the satin neck is feels fantastic, but it is just too big for me. This is the second time I have tried a Grand Auditorium body when being swayed by the beauty and sound of a particular instrument, but I now admit my limitations and I am selling it to finance a smaller concert sized body as I just canʻt get used to the auditorium size. Let my mistake be your windfall as you can get a guitar that has only been played three or four times, and stored in a humidity controlled environment for a thousand dollar discount. I am not interested in trades, only sales, and am asking $3999 for it. This guitar is definitely not for anyone that just wants a nice playing instrument, but rather someone that wants a particularly gorgeous visual as well. I will ship it, insured, anywhere in the continental USA for free.
The following description and specs are direct from that of the dealer listing:
Grand Auditorium Shape - Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.
Hawaiian Koa AA Top Wood - A koa top's visual beauty is instantly inspiring, while its sonic rewards unfold over time, as warm, sweet overtones gradually emerge.
Hawaiian Koa Body Wood - Few woods carry the allure of Hawaiian koa, with its gorgeous figure and sweet, complex tone.
Expression System® 2 Electronics - Captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Venetian Cutaway - Is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the guitar.
V-Class Bracing - A revolutionary design that balances the flexibility and stability of the top, V-Class bracing produces unmatched sustain, volume, and intonation.
Specifications:
Scale Length 25-1/2"
Nut & Saddle Black Graphite, Micarta saddle
Bracing V-Class
Truss Rod Cover West African Ebony
Pickguard None
Number of Frets 20
Tuners Gotoh 510 antique gold
Case Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
Body Length 20"
Body Width 16"
Body Depth 4 5/8"
Body
Binding/Edge Treatment Pale Non-Figured Maple
Top Finish Gloss
Back Config 2 or 3 piece No Wedge
Backstrap Finish None
Rosette Size Single Ring
Bridge Inlay None
Back/Side Finish Gloss
Armrest Binding None
Backstrap Wood None
Rosette Mat. Big Leaf Maple
Stain/Sunburst Shaded Edgeburst
Wedge None
Armrest no
Neck
Neck Width 1-3/4"
Fretboard Inlay Spring Vine
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment West African Ebony
Heel Cap Binding West African Ebony
Type of Neck Joint Taylor Neck
Neck/Heel Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood West African Ebony
Neck Finish Satin
Heel Length 3-1/2"
Peghead
Peghead Finish Gloss
Peghead Binding West African Ebony
Peghead Type Standard
Peghead Purfling Maple
Headstock Overlay West African Ebony
Peghead Inlay Spring Vine
Peghead Logo Big Leaf Maple
Other
Bridge Pins West African Ebony
Fingerboard Ext None
Edge Trim None
