Taylor 724CE-GLOSS Gloss Grand Auditorium - All Koa, Cutaway, Electronics
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Showcasing the gorgeous variegation of Select-grade Hawaiian koa, the acclaimed 724ce remains the standard-bearer for our esteemed 700 Series. This Grand Auditorium boasts back, sides and top of solid Hawaiian koa selected for its visual beauty as well as its punchy, lively musical response. You’ll hear a bold attack with an energetic tone profile that yields crisp trebles, a rich midrange and a low end that grows in over time. A rich gloss finish offers a lustrous feel and aesthetic that’s complemented by mother-of-pearl Fountain inlays, rosewood binding, a paua shell rosette and a dark-stained sycamore pickguard. It includes the ES2 acoustic pickup and a deluxe hardshell guitar case for storage and protection.
CASE/GIG BAG: Deluxe Hardshell Case Included.
Grand Auditorium
Taylor’s signature shape embodies the ultimate all-purpose acoustic.
Hawaiian Koa
Few woods carry the allure of Hawaiian koa, with its gorgeous figure and sweet, complex tone.
Hawaiian Koa
A koa top's visual beauty is instantly inspiring, while its sonic rewards unfold over time, as warm, sweet overtones gradually emerge.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Venetian Cutaway
The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body.
V-Class Bracing
Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.
- Solid Select-grade Hawaiian koa back, sides and top
- Warm, sweet midrange focus with lots of natural koa character
- Grand Auditorium body shape offers musical versatility
- Striking, stylish details include Fountain inlays
- Ships with deluxe hardshell guitar case for protection
- Highlights
- Number of Strings: 6 String
- Orientation: Right Handed
- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
- Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
- Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
- Color: Natural
- Electronics: Expression System® 2
- Case/Bag: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
- Number of Strings: 6 String
- Body
- Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa
- Back/Side Wood: Hawaiian Koa
- Rosette: Indian Rosewood / Paua Single Ring
- Back Configuration: 2-piece or 4-piece Simons Wedge
- Body Binding: Indian Rosewood
- Top Finish: Gloss
- Back/Side Finish: Gloss
- Top Wood: Hawaiian Koa
- Neck
- Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Fretboard Inlay: Fountain, Shell, Mother Of Pearl
- Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Peghead
- Nut Width: 1-3/4"
- Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- Peghead Inlay: Fountain, Shell, Mother Of Pearl
- Peghead Binding: None
- Peghead Finish: Satin
- Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Other
- Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
- Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
- Pickguard: Dark Stained Sycamore
- Tuners: Taylor Polished Bronze with Polished Bronze Buttons
- Strap Pin: Black
- End Pin: Black
- Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
At Easy Music Center, we care for our instruments from the moment they arrive to when they ship to your door. All instruments are stored in a climate controlled environment and put through a 12-point inspection checklist before being shipped.
First, we check the finish of the instrument, carefully inspecting any blemishes on the surface. Next, we check the playability and setup by inspecting and adjusting the truss rod (if available), bridge, nut, and frets to manufacturer factory specifications. Any request made outside of manufacturer factory specifications can incur additional charges for parts and labor. If the instrument has electronics, we test all of the electronic components to make sure they are functioning properly.
After a thorough inspection, we then move on to maintenance. We start by lubricating any moving parts on the instrument, such as tuning machines. We then move on to cleaning and oiling the fretboard along with the frets.
Once maintenance is done, we stretch and tune the strings and play test the instrument. After this, we do a final inspection and clean/detail the instrument before packing it up for shipment.
We’re excited to be a part of your instrument buying experience.
Acoustic guitars and ukulele are made of wood, and wood is sensitive to changes in climate. Shifts in temperature or relative humidity can affect your instrument in multiple ways, some of which can lead to costly repairs if you’re not careful. Solid woods in particular are especially prone to the effects of climate fluctuation. For example, extended exposure to low relative humidity (below 40% RH) can dry out the wood, causing it to shrink and run the risk of cracking. Similarly, excessive humidity can cause the wood to absorb moisture and swell, potentially causing other problems. Without adequate humidity control (especially in drier local climates), acoustic instruments can crack and their necks can warp, causing problems with fretting, intonation and playability.
So how do you prevent this kind of damage? Easy: by keeping your guitars and ukulele properly humidified (ideally between 40-60% RH). The easiest way to do this is by storing your instruments in a case with a case two-way humidifier inside. A two-way humidifier will slowly absorb or release moisture inside your case, maintaining humidity to help ensure your instrument doesn’t suffer damage. Using a digital hygrometer can help you monitor humidity levels around your instrument.
Symptoms of a dry acoustic instrument:
- Low action. Strings are very close to the fretboard.
- Hump on the fretboard where the neck joins the body.
- Sunken top across the soundboard between bridge and fingerboard.
- The back of instrument looks very flat when it is dried out.
- Sharp fret ends extend beyond the edge of the fretboard.
- The plane of the neck angle on a dry instrument hits above the top of the bridge.
Symptoms of a wet acoustic instrument:
- High action. Strings that are unusually high off the fretboard, making it difficult to play.
- Unusually swollen top
- Unusual warp on the top, back or both at the end-block
- Improper neck angle. Sighting the neck to the bridge, the frets will appear to hit below the bridge.
The D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System
Using patented technology, the D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System features disposable, moisture-filled packets with a breathable membrane that provides two-way humidity control, meaning it can either release or absorb moisture to consistently maintain a predetermined relative humidity (RH) level of 45-50 percent.
Music Nomad Humilele Ukulele Humidifier
Music Nomad the leader in equipment care products, has developed an easy to use, no mess, and low maintenance Ukulele humidifier. The Humilele rests securely on top of the strings to safely and evenly hydrate your Ukulele to avoid these problems.
Final Notes on Humidity Control
To monitor the amount of humidity your instrument is receiving, we recommend the purchase of a digital hygrometer, a device that gauges and provides a read-out of humidity levels. It can be kept in the room where you store your instruments, or, better yet, in a central location inside the instrument case, preferably Velcro’d to the outside of the accessories compartment (facing the heel). The optimal range for your guitars and ukulele is 45-55% RH.