Taylor 222ce-K DLX Electro Acoustic (2023)

Full Description

Grand concert body style

The Grand Concert Body style, a signature feature of the Taylor 222ce-K DLX is a testament to the brand's commitment to delivering superior sound and playability. The smaller body and tapered waist ensure clarity and balance, providing an articulate sound that's perfect for recording and stage work. This design also mitigates excessive overtones, ensuring your performance is never overshadowed by unwanted noise. Comfort is paramount with this model.

The compact size fits comfortably whether you're seated or standing and the slightly wider neck accommodates intricate fingerings, making it an ideal choice for adventurous fingerstyle players. Furthermore, the shorter scale length of 24 7/8 inches makes fretting easier and provides a slinkier feel due to lighter string tension. Finally, the Grand Concert Body style, being the smallest of Taylor's full-size body shapes, offers a physically comfortable playing experience without compromising on sound quality. It's these careful considerations that make the Taylor 222ce-K DLX a preferred choice among professional session and side players.

Premium Hawaiian wood

The Taylor 222ce-K DLX is constructed with Hawaiian Koa, a dense tropical hardwood known for its unique balance of midrange focus and top-end brightness. Originating from Hawaii, Koa wood offers a distinct tonal profile that merges the midrange of mahogany with the top end of maple. Initially, a new Koa guitar may sound somewhat bright and tight, akin to maple, due to its density. However, the true beauty of this wood comes to light as it's played more frequently. As the Koa opens up, it expands the midrange, offering a richer, sweeter, and more resonant tone. This evolving tonal characteristic encourages players to engage with the instrument consistently, allowing the wood to reach its full potential.

The Taylor 222ce-K DLX is particularly well-suited to finger stylists who play more with the pads of their fingers and have a meatier touch. It also offers bright players the opportunity to experiment with different pick materials to achieve a warmer tone. Therefore, in addition to its stunning aesthetics, Hawaiian Koa brings a unique, evolving sound profile to the Taylor 222ce-K DLX, rewarding consistent play with an increasingly warm and resonant tone.

Electronics with a breakthrough design

Get professional quality with ES2 electronics. This special design features an innovative behind-the-saddle construction that picks up the 222ce-K DLX's natural dynamic properties. And delivers them beautifully. This is thanks to the Expression System 2 which features three pickup sensors. The location of these sensors enables more acoustic dynamics to be captured - resulting in an exceptional amplified tone, and a superior response to each nuance of your individual style.

A breakthrough design. And it's here to make take your live performance to the next level. The Expression System 2 combined with Taylor's 'professional audio' preamp allows you to simply plug into an amplifier, PA system, or directly into recording software. This system faithfully captures the 222ce-K DLX's natural dynamics and sparkle. You can also tweak your tone by playing around with a trio of soft-touch rotary buttons. Making it easy to find your signature sound, and develop your true persona. High-fidelity in every way, this is professional quality in a more affordable Taylor package.

Effortless playability

The Taylor 222ce-K DLX employs a Venetian cutaway, renowned for its soft, rounded lines that contribute to both the aesthetic and functional value of the guitar. This distinct curvature of the cutaway presents a varying slope that is influenced by the shape of the guitar body. This Venetian cutaway design doesn't merely add to the visual charm of the guitar; it significantly boosts playability by providing easier access to the upper frets, thereby enabling players to navigate a wider range of notes. Furthermore, the softer lines of the cutaway enhance the comfort factor, making the guitar a pleasure to hold and play.

Features

• Complex midrange tones with Hawaiian Koa back, sides and top
• Compact and comfortable Grand Concert body shape
• Tapered Venetian cutaway provides ample room for fretting
• Neo-tropical Mahogany neck with West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
• Relaxed fretting with slim neck profile
• Sleek gloss finish
• Celebrated Expression System 2 electronics for a crystal-clear plugged-in tone
• Includes Taylor Deluxe Hardshell case to protect your guitar
• Responsibly-sourced materials
• Lifetime warranty with product registration
• Access to expert factory service and support

Specifications

• Product: Taylor 222ce-K DLX Electro Acoustic, Natural Gloss
• Code: 222ce-K DLX
• Series: 200 Series

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Hawaiian Koa Top
• Body Material: Hawaiian Koa Back and Sides
• Body Type: Grand Concert
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Black
• Saddle: Micarta
• Bracing: X Bracing
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Colour: Natural
• Rosette: Single Ring

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Width: 1-11/16''
• Neck Joint: Taylor Neck Joint
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: 4mm Dots Faux Pearl
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"
• Nut Material: Nubone

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Taylor Gold
• Pickguard: Black
• Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
• Electronics:Expression System 2
• Included: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown