I purchased this Taylor K21e to use as a travel guitar but found I am not able to comfortably play without a cutaway so my loss is your gain. I'm including my own photos, as well as those from the Reverb sale where I bought this guitar new (for $5799 only two months ago). I would describe the guitar as MINT with one caveat - there appears to be a tiny bit of discoloration on the maple vine inlay on the fretboard from a bit of lemon oil that was applied (see photos). As a result, I am classifying it as Excellent instead. But it has been extremely well taken care of, sounds great, looks great and is a wonderful instrument. I purchased this particular one after much deliberation because I wanted one with a nice grain pattern on the koa, as many of these models are quite plain looking. Save almost two thousand dollars and get this one instead of a new one for so much more money! Specs to follow:
The first of our GT acoustic guitars to feature Hawaiian koa, the GT K21e is a treat in both sound and style for players seeking a fun, spontaneous guitar that can go anywhere. The GT is sized between the GS Mini and the Grand Concert body, and with all-solid Hawaiian koa back, sides, and top, this model boasts a vibrant tone with clear highs, a punchy midrange and surprising low-end power thanks to the C-Class bracing inside. The shorter scale makes for an inviting feel and a relaxed fretting experience, and the built-in ES2 electronics mean the GT K21e is ready to plug in and play. Stunning wood-centric appointments such as the Island Vine inlay highlight koa's visual character.
This model ships with a lightweight, durable AeroCase. This is a fantastic case, with almost hard case protection, though light as a feather and convenient to carry with backpack straps.
Highlights
Scale Length: 24-1/8"
Tuners: Gotoh
Strings: Phosphor Bronze Light
Body Width: 15”
Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
Truss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam Ebony
Number of Frets: 20
Case: Aerocase
Body Length: 18-½”
Body Depth: 4-¼”
Body
Binding Edge Treatment: Rock Maple
Back Config: 2-piece or 4-piece Simons Wedge
Rosette Size: Single Ring
Back/Side Finish: Gloss
Top Finish: Gloss
Rosette Material: Rock Maple
Neck
Neck Width: 1-23/32"
Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Heel Length: 3-1/4"
Fretboard Inlay: Spring Vine
Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Peghead
Peghead Finish: Gloss
Peghead Type: Standard T5z
Headstock Overlay: West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Logo: Big Leaf Maple
Peghead Inlay: Spring Vine
Other
Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
Buttons: Gold
