With the Taylor 224ce-K DLX Lefthand acoustic guitar, the Californian manufacturer
In order to produce the most balanced sound possible, the top is made of solid koa and equipped with X-bracing. This allows an amazingly powerful and defined sound to be extracted from the instrument even with a light touch of the strings. The laminated koa body complements all frequencies with a pleasant warmth, making the instrument excellent for expressive strumming and fine
To ensure that the strings can be tuned precisely and quickly, gold-plated die-cast tuners are inserted into the characteristic headstock. Meanwhile, the compensated saddle made of Micarta and the narrow nut made of
For use on stage or in the rehearsal room, Taylor's own
As one of the largest guitar manufacturers,
And that's not all:
Uncontrolled clearing of forests and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species that are no longer able to regenerate due to the high pace of deforestation. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at
Because ebony 's hard, supple texture makes it particularly finger-friendly, it has long been the preferred choice for making fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock rests, bridge
"We need to use the
Koa acacia populations have also suffered severe losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry as well as overexploitation led to a decline that can only be stopped by proactive action and reforestation. Therefore,