Taylor K22ce VS K24CE: How are they different?
Scale length, nut material, binding, and finish.
Practical differences between the K24ce and K22ce are not really there. Technical and nuanced differences include scale length, nut material, binding, and a gloss vs satin finish. But in terms of how they play and sound, there's not much to distinguish them, especially given they're both made out of Koa, which has a really unique and recognizable tone. Price is the same as well, and there are certainly no quality issues to speak of.
| Specification | Taylor K24ce | Taylor K22ce |
|---|---|---|
| String Type | Steel | Steel |
| Number of Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Shape | Grand Auditorium | Grand Concert |
| Back & Sides Wood | Koa | Hawaiian Koa |
| Top Wood | Koa | Hawaiian Koa |
| Finish | Satin | Gloss |
| Color | Kona Burst | Shaded Edge Burst |
| Body Bracing | V-Class | V-Class |
| Binding | Koa/Paua | Maple |
| Neck Wood | Tropical Mahogany | Tropical Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | Not specified | Standard |
| Radius | 15" | 15" |
| Fingerboard Material | West African Ebony | West African Ebony |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Spring Vine | Spring Vine |
| Number of Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale Length | 25.5" | 24.875" |
| Nut Width | 1.75" | 1.75" |
| Nut/Saddle Material | Black Graphite/Micarta | Bone/Micarta |
| Bridge Material | West African Ebony | West African Ebony |
| Tuning Machines | Gotoh | Taylor |
| Electronics | ES-2 | ES-2 |
| Strings | D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze, .012-.053 | D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze, .012-.053 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Hardshell Case | Hardshell Case |
| Finish Type | Satin (Body), Silent Satin (Finish Eliminates Noise) | Gloss (Body) |
| Body Binding | Koa/Paua | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius | 15" | 15" |
| Fingerboard Inlays | Spring Vine | Spring Vine, Maple |
| Truss Rod | Dual-action, headstock access | Dual-action, headstock access |
| Purfling | Not specified | Koa |
| Inlay | Not specified | Abalone/Mother-of-Pearl Trim |
Price Guide for both Guitars
Prices updated Fri, August 21st, 2026.
Notable Differences Between the Two Taylor Acoustics
- Scale Length: The K24ce has a scale length of 25.5", providing a bit more tension and brightness, compared to the K22ce's shorter scale length of 24.875", which makes for easier playability and lighter string tension.
- Finish: The K24ce has a satin finish, whereas the K22ce boasts a gloss finish.
- Nut/Saddle Material: The K24ce uses black graphite for the nut, contrasting with the K22ce's use of bone for the nut.
- Binding and Aesthetics: The K24ce has Koa/Paua binding, while the K22ce features maple binding.
- Tuning Machines: While both use Taylor tuning machines, the K24ce specifically lists Gotoh tuners.
Notable Similarities Between the K22 and K24ce
- Both guitars feature all-Koa body construction.
- Though different naming conventions (Grand Auditorium and Grand Concert), the body shape is very similar between the two guitars.
- They both have Taylor's V-Class bracing.
- Both have Taylor’s ES2 electronics.
- Both have a tropical mahogany neck and a West African ebony fingerboard.
- They come with a hardshell case for protection.
- Both guitars have a 1.75" nut width and are strung with D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze, .012-.053 strings.
- They share the Spring Vine fingerboard inlay design.
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