Taylor GT K21e
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Taylor
GT K21e
Product Info
Article Number:
511059
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
GT K21e
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,389.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GT K21e is a truly gorgeous instrument—the all-koa construction delivers a rich, mature tone that gets better with age. Its comfortable C-Class bracing and ES2 electronics make it a joy to play and amplify, perfect for discerning players seeking a refined, stage-ready acoustic. This is a serious step up for the intermediate to advanced player.
Product Description
- Taylor GT K21e
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Design: Grand Theater
- Top: Solid Hawaiian Koa
- C-Class bracing
- Back and sides: Solid Hawaiian Koa
- Body binding: Maple / koa
- Rosette: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Crelicam ebony
- Maple "Spring Vine" fretboard inlays
- Scale length: 612 mm (24 1/8")
- Nut width: 44 mm (1 23/32")
- Pickup: Taylor Expression System ES2
- Gotoh Mini 510 Antique Gold machine heads
- Colour: Shaded Edgeburst
- Includes AeroCase
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years
PROS
- • Solid Hawaiian Koa provides exceptional warmth, complexity, and projection.
- • C-Class bracing delivers a responsive, comfortable feel and enhanced sustain.
- • Taylor ES2 pickup system offers natural amplified tone with excellent clarity.
- • Maple/koa binding and fretboard inlays add visual elegance and refinement.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.
- • Koa's inherent stiffness may require a break-in period for optimal playability.
- • Grand Theater body shape isn't as versatile for all playing styles as a dreadnought.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Hawaiian Koa
Back & Sides
Solid Hawaiian Koa
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Crelicam ebony
Scale Length
612 mm (24 1/8in)
Frets
22
Electronics
Taylor Expression System ES2
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The K21e's C-Class bracing and all-koa construction contribute to a more focused, mature tone with increased sustain compared to many other Koa Taylors.
The finish is primarily aesthetic, but Taylor uses thin, carefully applied finishes that have minimal impact on the wood's resonance – it’s more about the visual appeal.
The ES2 is known for its natural, balanced amplified tone; it captures the guitar's acoustic character exceptionally well, unlike some systems that can sound overly processed.
