The Taylor Koa series guitars have Koa backs and sides, some also have Koa tops. The availability of these guitars is dependent upon Taylor's supplies of Koa and perhaps this is why the Koa series was discontinued for a while between 2003 and 2010.
No image yet | TAYLOR K 10TAYLOR made the K 10 between 1998 and 2003 |
TAYLOR K 12TAYLOR manufactured the K 12 between 1998 and 2003. This model has the wavy line koa (GA LTD) fingerboard inlays. | |
TAYLOR K 20The Taylor K20 has a koa top, back, sides and neck (although other top woods have always been available as options). The original version of the K20 (discontinued in 1992) had pearl diamond inlays although current K20 models have the Taylor Island Vine inlays. | |
TAYLOR K 22The Taylor K22 (Version I) was originally offered with Koa top,back sides and neck, tortoishell pickguard, 3-stripe bound body, abalone rosette, 14/20-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl diamond inlays until 1992, Then a second version of the K 22 (Version II) was made from 1998 to 2000. This had a mahogany neck and tortoishell body binding, 14/20-fret ebony fingerboard with 1995 Limited Edition pattern inlays and an ebony bridge. The current Taylor K22 has koa or spruce top options and Island Vine fretboard inlay. | |
No image yet | TAYLOR K 55Read more |
No image yet | TAYLOR K 65Production of the K 65 began in 1998 and ended in 1999 |
No image yet | TAYLOR K 65CETAYLOR made the K 65CE between 2000 and 2003 |
TAYLOR K14ceTAYLOR introduced the K14CE in 1998, it was discontinued for a while around 2003 and then reintroduced again in 2011 until 2013. The fluctuating availability of these Koa models is linked to difficulties with the supply of Hawaiian Koa wood. The initial production run of the K14CE had Koa back & sides with Englemann spruce or western red cedar top and the Fishman Onboard Blender system. The 2011 model had Sitka spruce top as standard with Englemann spruce, western red cedar or Koa as optional top woods. The 2011 models had Island Vine fingerboard inlays as standard. | |
TAYLOR K20CTAYLOR made the K20C between 1998 and 2000. The K20C was a dreadnought with a dramatically figured Hawaiian koa top, sides and back (this figured koa is now increasingly rare) decorated with tortoiseshell binding and cream-colored purfling, | |
TAYLOR K20ceProduction of the Taylor K20ce began in 2001 and ended around 2012. It was like the Taylor K20c, an all Koa full sized dreadnought with single cutaway, but with a Fishman Blender system. (later models have the Taylor Expression system). There are have also been changes in the fingerboard inlays over the years. | |
TAYLOR K22CEThe K 22CE was introduced around 2000. It is exactly like the K22 except has a single cutaway and electronics. The fingerboard inlays have changed over time - the 2013 has the Island Vine inlay. Originally the preamp was a Fishman onboard Blender system, the current model (2013) has Taylor's Expression System. |
Specifications:
Model | Image | Finish colors | Finish effects | Number of strings | Binding | Made in | Scale length |
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TAYLOR K 10 1998 to 2003 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 12 1998 to 2003 | natural finish | gloss finish | 6 strings | - | - | - | |
TAYLOR K 20 | natural finish | - | 6 strings | 3-stripe body-binding | USA | - | |
TAYLOR K 22 | natural finish | - | 6 strings | tortoiseshell binding | - | - | |
TAYLOR K 55 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65 1998 to 1999 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65CE 2000 to 2003 | No image yet | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K14ce 1998 to 20032011 to 2013 | natural finish | gloss finish | 6 strings | - | USA | 25.5 inches scale-length | |
TAYLOR K20C 1998 to 2000 | natural finish | gloss finish | 6 strings | tortoiseshell binding | USA | 25.5 inches scale-length | |
TAYLOR K20ce 2001 to 2012 | natural finish | gloss finish | 6 strings | tortoiseshell binding | USA | 25.5 inches scale-length | |
TAYLOR K22CE 2000 | natural finish | - | 6 strings | 3-stripe body-binding | USA | - |
Model | Body back material | Body sides material | Body style | Body top material | Soundhole | Pickguard material | Soundhole rosette | Body shape features |
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TAYLOR K 10 1998 to 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 12 1998 to 2003 | koa body back | koa body sides | grand-concert style | Engelmann spruce body top | round soundhole | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 20 | koa body back | - | dreadnought-size body | koa body top | round soundhole | tortoiseshell pickguard | abalone rosette | - |
TAYLOR K 22 | koa body back | koa body sides | grand-concert style | koa body top | round soundhole | tortoiseshell pickguard | abalone rosette | - |
TAYLOR K 55 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65 1998 to 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65CE 2000 to 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K14ce 1998 to 20032011 to 2013 | koa body back | koa body sides | grand auditorium style | Engelmann spruce body top, western red cedar body top | round soundhole | - | abalone rosette | single cutaway |
TAYLOR K20C 1998 to 2000 | koa body back | - | dreadnought-size body | koa body top | round soundhole | tortoiseshell pickguard | abalone rosette | single cutaway |
TAYLOR K20ce 2001 to 2012 | koa body back | - | dreadnought-size body | koa body top | round soundhole | tortoiseshell pickguard | abalone rosette | single cutaway |
TAYLOR K22CE 2000 | koa body back | - | grand-concert style | koa body top | round soundhole | tortoiseshell pickguard | abalone rosette | single cutaway |
Model | Body fret | Number of frets | Tuner layout | Headstock inlays or logos | Neck material | Neck width | Nut |
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TAYLOR K 10 1998 to 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 12 1998 to 2003 | Neck joins body at 14th fret | 20 fret | three-each-side | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 20 | Neck joins body at 14th fret | 20 fret | three-each-side | abalone headstock inlay/logo | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 22 | Neck joins body at 14th fret | 20 fret | three-each-side | abalone headstock inlay/logo | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 55 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65 1998 to 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65CE 2000 to 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K14ce 1998 to 20032011 to 2013 | - | 20 fret | three-each-side | - | mahogany neck | 1.75 inches wide at nut | tusq nut |
TAYLOR K20C 1998 to 2000 | Neck joins body at 14th fret | 20 fret | three-each-side | abalone headstock inlay/logo | - | 1.72 inches wide neck | - |
TAYLOR K20ce 2001 to 2012 | Neck joins body at 14th fret | 20 fret | three-each-side | abalone headstock inlay/logo | - | - | tusq nut |
TAYLOR K22CE 2000 | Neck joins body at 14th fret | 20 fret | three-each-side | abalone headstock inlay/logo | - | - | - |
Model | Fingerboard material | Fingerboard inlay material | Fingerboard position markers |
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TAYLOR K 10 1998 to 2003 | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 12 1998 to 2003 | ebony fingerboard | - | - |
TAYLOR K 20 | rosewood fingerboard | pearl fingerboard inlay material | diamond fingerboard position markers, vine fingerboard position markers |
TAYLOR K 22 | ebony fingerboard, rosewood fingerboard | pearl fingerboard inlay material | diamond fingerboard position markers, vine fingerboard position markers |
TAYLOR K 55 | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65 1998 to 1999 | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65CE 2000 to 2003 | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K14ce 1998 to 20032011 to 2013 | ebony fingerboard | - | - |
TAYLOR K20C 1998 to 2000 | ebony fingerboard | pearl fingerboard inlay material | diamond fingerboard position markers |
TAYLOR K20ce 2001 to 2012 | ebony fingerboard | pearl fingerboard inlay material | diamond fingerboard position markers |
TAYLOR K22CE 2000 | rosewood fingerboard | pearl fingerboard inlay material | diamond fingerboard position markers, vine fingerboard position markers |
Model | Tuners | Bridge pins | Bridge | Hardware color |
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TAYLOR K 10 1998 to 2003 | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 12 1998 to 2003 | Grover tuners | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 20 | - | abalone dot pins | rosewood bridge | - |
TAYLOR K 22 | - | abalone dot pins | ebony bridge | - |
TAYLOR K 55 | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65 1998 to 1999 | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65CE 2000 to 2003 | - | - | - | - |
TAYLOR K14ce 1998 to 20032011 to 2013 | - | - | ebony bridge | gold hardware |
TAYLOR K20C 1998 to 2000 | Grover tuners | abalone dot pins | ebony bridge | - |
TAYLOR K20ce 2001 to 2012 | - | abalone dot pins, ebony bridge pins | ebony bridge | - |
TAYLOR K22CE 2000 | - | abalone dot pins | rosewood bridge | - |
Model | Preamp | Pickups brand and model |
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TAYLOR K 10 1998 to 2003 | - | - |
TAYLOR K 12 1998 to 2003 | - | - |
TAYLOR K 20 | - | - |
TAYLOR K 22 | - | - |
TAYLOR K 55 | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65 1998 to 1999 | - | - |
TAYLOR K 65CE 2000 to 2003 | - | - |
TAYLOR K14ce 1998 to 20032011 to 2013 | Expression electronics, Fishman Prefix preamp | - |
TAYLOR K20C 1998 to 2000 | - | - |
TAYLOR K20ce 2001 to 2012 | Fishman Onboard Blender system | Taylor Expression system |
TAYLOR K22CE 2000 | - | - |