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Taylor’s Captivating Koa 222ce Deluxe!





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Taylor’s workhorse 200 series takes a luxurious leap with the 222ce-K DLX Grand Concert acoustic-electric Guitar, a koa-infused creation that hits the spot onstage or off with a bold sound and outstanding visual appeal! Full koa top, back, and sides deliver a balanced sound made slightly punchier by the sass and sparkle of koa’s unforgettable midrange. Koa pairs perfectly with Taylor’s ergonomic Grand Concert acoustic body shape ? its narrow waist highlights fundamental notes and suppresses overtones for a clear voice with modern presence. Moreover, the 222ce-K DLX Grand Concert plays even better than it sounds! A short-scale ebony fingerboard keeps strings soft to the touch, an invaluable feature for solo singer/songwriters, players with small hands, or anyone who spends significant time gigging or recording. Players on the hunt for a compact studio or stage machine should look no further than the Taylor 222ce-K DLX from Sweetwater!





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Curated koa and other tonewoods





The finest koa tonewood grows only on the Hawaiian Islands among the extremes of tropical weather and rugged volcanic mountainsides. In Hawaiian, koa means “bold,” which describes its stunning wood grain and unique acoustic tone. The 222ce-K DLX features a gloss-finished koa top, layered koa back and sides, and a mahogany neck topped with a diamond-accented ebony fingerboard. The 222ce-K’s neck shape offers matchless comfort, even when reaching for high frets where a Venetian cutaway supports extra access. What’s more, like any koa guitar, the 222ce-K opens up with additional low-end warmth the more it’s played over time.





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Exceptional Grand Concert design





The Grand Concert design is ideal for studio and stage use where pure playing is your top priority. One of Taylor’s original proprietary guitar shapes, the Grand Concert’s compact size and tapered waist keep overtones in check, so chords and fingerpicking stay crisp. Especially favored by modern pickers, the Grand Concert’s shortened scale length creates a silkier string feel up and down the fingerboard. No guitar shape sounds or feels quite like the Grand Concert!





Cutting-edge Taylor Expression System 2 electronics





Amplified players are going to love the Taylor Expression System 2 electronics built into the 222ce-K! The ES2 system features a revolutionary segmented pickup located behind the bridge saddle; this pickup position delivers remarkably accurate and clear sound production that’s authentic to your playing. Each ES2 system features a handy master volume knob for fast level adjustments, in addition to a 2-band EQ for independent treble/bass adjustments to get the sound you need. Plus, the ES2 system also has a built-in phase switch, which offers essential feedback suppression whenever the system is active.





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Serial 2207104390


Taylor 222ce-K DLX Grand Concert Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


An acoustic-electric workhorse elevated with deluxe appointments and koa tonewoods


Koa top, back, and sides yield a balanced, punchy tone, similar to mahogany, with lots of woodgrain on display


Grand Concert body shape exudes smooth playability and a focused voice


Neo-mahogany neck with Taylor's signature neck carve supports all-purpose comfort with effortless fretting


Short-scale ebony fingerboard with 20 frets keeps strings silky-smooth to the touch


Venetian cutaway expands upper-fret access


NuBone nut, Taylor tuners, and ebony bridge enhance tone and reliability


ES2 electronics system with 2-band EQ ensures plugged-in tone that's full and authentic