Taylor 224ce Plus Special Edition TR
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Taylor
224ce Plus Special Edition TR
Product Info
Article Number:
617290
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
224ce Plus Special Edition TR
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,758.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 224ce Plus Special Edition TR is a real sweet spot in Taylor's lineup. The mahogany top gives it a lovely warmth, while the V-Class bracing adds plenty of volume and clarity. It's a fantastic choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players needing a versatile, stage-ready acoustic with a refined sound.
Product Description
- Taylor 224ce Plus Special Edition TR
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
- Back and sideS: Sapele laminated
- V-class bracing
- Top: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Diamond fingerboard inlays
- Black binding
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42.8 mm (1.685")
- Nubone nut
- 20 frets
- Pickup: ES2 Expression System
- Volume
- treble and bass controls
- Black pickguard
- Ebony bridge with Tusq saddle
- Strings: D'Addario XSAPB1253 (Art. #516198#)
- Colour: Trans Red High-gloss
- Includes Aerocase
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Solid mahogany top delivers a warm, focused tone with excellent clarity.
- • Sapele laminated back and sides provide a balanced response and sustain.
- • ES2 Expression System pickup offers exceptional amplified tone and nuanced control.
- • Ebony fingerboard and Tusq saddle contribute to smooth playability and bright articulation.
CONS
- • Sapele laminate, while good, doesn't offer the same tonal complexity as all-solid wood.
- • High-gloss finish can feel a little thick for players preferring a more open feel.
- • The Trans Red High-gloss finish might not appeal to those seeking a more understated aesthetic.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Mahogany
Back & Sides
Sapele Laminated
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
20
Electronics
ES2 Expression System
Weight
1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ES2 is a significant upgrade; it captures a more natural and dynamic acoustic tone with much better feedback rejection.
Yes, the high-gloss finish does show fingerprints easily and requires careful handling to avoid scratches, so a good polish is recommended.
V-Class bracing enhances the guitar's volume and responsiveness, offering a wider dynamic range and improved note separation compared to traditional bracing.
