Introducing the Taylor GT K21e Acoustic-Electric Guitar, an all-koa marvel that effortlessly combines comfort, playability, and a captivating tone. This instrument belongs to Taylor's GT series, renowned for their smaller-bodied designs. What sets the GT K21e apart is the use of beloved koa as a tonewood, known for its unique sonic presentation. The captivating grain of koa ranges from a gorgeous red-brown to dark-brown in various stripe patterns, making each piece a visual masterpiece.

One of the key features of the GT K21e is its Grand Theater body size, a unique design that sits comfortably between the GS Mini and Taylor's classic Grand Concert body style. This mid-sized body, coupled with a slightly shorter neck scale length of 24 and 1/8th inches, ensures a comfortable playing experience.

The GT K21e's sound is characterized by its robust projection and big volume, largely thanks to the incredible properties of koa. Expect an upfront midrange, snappy treble, and a rich low-end foundation that expands and improves with time. The innovative C-class bracing design further enhances the bass response, making the GT K21e an ideal companion for both performance and recording.

Finally, let's not forget the Taylor's renowned Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics. This system features a 3-section proprietary pickup located behind the guitar’s saddle, ensuring clear and accurate sound reproduction. From the stage, you can tweak your sound and output using the master volume control and a pair of tone controls.

Key Features:

• All-koa acoustic-electric with undersized design for comfort and big sound
• Koa presents a gorgeous red-brown to dark-brown patterned grain in various stripes throughout
• Stunning Crelicam ebony fingerboard is smooth, playable, and easy on the fingers
• Slightly shorter neck scale length of 24.125 inches for added comfort
• Koa exhibits upfront midrange with a rich low-end foundation that expands and improves with time
• Koa offers compressed, controlled dynamics and enhanced sustain that decays evenly
• ES2 electronics for clear and accurate sound reproduction
• Cantilevered, asymmetrical C-class bracing design to expand the bass response
• Gotoh Mini 510 antique-gold tuning machines for sensitive, accurate tuning.

Product specs

FAQs

What makes the Taylor GT K21e suitable for fingerstyle playing?

The Taylor GT K21e features a Grand Theater body shape and a shorter 24.125" scale length, providing a comfortable playing experience with a balanced tone that enhances fingerstyle articulation.

How does the solid Hawaiian Koa wood affect the sound of the Taylor GT K21e?

The solid Hawaiian Koa wood used for the top, back, and sides of the Taylor GT K21e offers a bright, focused tone with a rich midrange and enhanced harmonic content, which improves over time with playing.

What kind of electronics does the Taylor GT K21e have for amplified performance?

The Taylor GT K21e is equipped with the Taylor ES-2 electronics system, which provides a natural and dynamic amplified sound, ideal for live performances and recording.

Is the Taylor GT K21e comfortable for smaller players?

Yes, the Grand Theater body shape and shorter scale length make the Taylor GT K21e more comfortable for players with smaller hands or those who prefer a more compact guitar.

What type of strings come with the Taylor GT K21e, and how do they influence its sound?

The Taylor GT K21e comes with D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze strings (.012-.053), which offer a balanced tone with clear highs and a warm low end, complementing the guitar's koa wood construction.