If you are looking for an instrument that stands out sonically as much as it does visually, the Taylor K24CE will excel in both of those categories. The body and sides of this instrument are crafted from Hawaiian Koa, a sustainably sourced wood that actually produces more rich overtones over time as the guitar is played more and more. Along with Taylor’s V-Class bracing, this guitar has the perfect balance of volume and sustain, and will actually sound more in tune with itself than other acoustic instruments. For the aesthetics, this guitar is complemented with a shaded edgeburst finish, and an ornate maple “Spring Vine” inlay on the ebony fingerboard. All of this is paired up with Taylor’s popular Grand Auditorium body shape to be a highly versatile instrument. As much as you might want to put this guitar on a pedestal, the K24CE yearns to be played.