Taylor K22ce 12-Fret V-Class
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Taylor
K22ce 12-Fret V-Class
Product Info
Article Number:
460154
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
K22ce 12-Fret V-Class
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$6,708.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This K22ce is a beautifully crafted instrument, perfect for fingerstyle players and those who appreciate a refined, intimate acoustic tone. The 12-fret design and V-Class bracing give it a unique responsiveness and projection that sets it apart. It’s a serious upgrade for the discerning player seeking a premium, all-koa experience.
Product Description
- Taylor K22ce 12-Fret V-Class
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: 12-Fret Grand Concert with cutaway
- Top: solid flamed koa
- V-Class Bracing
- Back and sides: solid flamed koa
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Spring Vine fingerboard inlays
- 18 Frets
- Neck-body transition on the 12th fret
- Scale: 632 mm
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- Nut: TUSQ
- Micarta bridge
- Pickup: Expression System 2
- Taylor Gold machine heads
- Open headstock
- Colour: Shaded Edge Burst
- Incl. Taylor Deluxe hardshell case
- Made in USA
*Note: * Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • The flamed koa top delivers a warm, focused tone with shimmering highs.
- • V-Class bracing significantly enhances projection and sustain compared to standard bracing.
- • Expression System 2 pickup provides exceptionally natural amplified tone and feedback resistance.
- • 12-fret design offers a more responsive feel and a sweeter midrange voice.
CONS
- • The premium price point puts it out of reach for many players.
- • Koa's tonal characteristics may not suit players seeking a brighter, more aggressive sound.
- • The shorter scale length might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid flamed koa
Back & Sides
Solid flamed koa
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
632 mm
Frets
18
Electronics
Expression System 2
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
V-Class bracing provides greater complexity and sustain, adding a richness and clarity that X-bracing doesn’t quite achieve; it’s noticeably more responsive.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'Taylor Comfort Neck', slightly fuller than some modern designs, but still very playable and well-suited for extended playing sessions.
The ES2 is a significant improvement, offering a more natural and dynamic amplified tone with improved feedback rejection compared to earlier systems.
