The NEW Taylor 700 Series! | All-Koa 724ce and 722ce

[@TheSoulmatesFamily]

Both of you are great players and presents these Taylors so well that I always look forward to your new ones. I even learned and play in gigs Chris’ demo riff to pay homage to your channel. Cooper’s guitar playing is what I aspire for. More power to you both.

[@dylanjchess]

Cooper's demo is one of the most insane things I've seen done on an acoustic guitar.

[@jimmextorf7785]

Well, my brother purchased your 722 last evening. Looking forward to checking it out when he gets it.

[@stephenwishburne1034]

I watch every Taylor video you guys make and thanks for your content. Both of you do a great job. But I would like to express that Cooper my friend, you are absolutely cracked out with your demos! Brother! Your technique literally makes me sick and happy at the same time!

[@philcottone2247]

I love my Koa mini and after I heard this demonstration I had to go to my local GC to check it out. Just so happened they were having a memorial day sale, 15% off. I played the 724ce Koa and it had a wonderful unique tone. I bought it and now I can't put it down. I now have 3 Taylor's. This, the mini Koa and a 717e which I also love to play.

[@joshuafernandes4935]

Do you think it sounds much better than the gs mini Koa ?

[@JoeEngineersThings]

@@joshuafernandes4935 you didn't ask me, but I just played the 724 last night. If comparing just the tone, I don't know if I'd say the 724 is 'much' better, but when comparing the whole package the 724 is incredible. I knew from the second I had it in my lap it was a special guitar. It's really responsive and sounds good quiet as well as loud. I've been demoing guitars like a mad man the past week and the 724 is by far the best.

[@ronchappell216]

I have a '20 714 lutz/rosewood that I dearly love. Got the chance to play one of the new Koa 724's along side my 714 just to settle my curiosity. I love them both and was curious because my 714 seems to have opened up beautifully over the past couple of years. I like the Koa, and would love to have one, but my lutz/rosewood really sounded much fuller and better to me. That will help me stop yearning for one of the 724's and I'm glad it didn't just trash my 714. If I had the spare funds I'd gladly add a 724 and wait for the Koa to open up also. I'm sure they will just continue to sound better and better.

[@jdogwar]

That pentatonic riff off the a minor chord at 21:54 from Copper was nasty

[@bigboibenz]

Great vid in general but have to say, as others have, that Cooper's playing is just exceptional and a joy to listen to.

[@johnlord1399]

These both sound beautiful! My first hardwood-top guitar was a GS mini Koa, and my 2nd was the 322e 12-fret. Other Taylor koas I’ve heard have all sounded too bright, even harsh to my ears. These 2 are the first I’ve heard that remind me of the tone I grew to love because of my first GS mini koa. I’m impressed with the depth of tone even in the 722. Fantastic demo, guys, and I always appreciate the way Chris does his homework before doing one of these…

[@johnlord1399]

Also, I could tell how much Chris was enjoying these when he busted into Amazing Grace. It’s your tell. Do you hum that when you have a good poker hand?

[@FloAnnie9]

​@@johnlord1399agree on harsh. My friend has a 2000 K24 and I really didn't like it. Beautiful to the eye is all.

[@natejohnstone6196]

Great intro, guys! I've wanted an all Koa Taylor for 20 years ... maybe time to dive in? If I get one of these, will I be able to play like Cooper? Dang, son!

[@stevieraveon]

Cooper's right hand is so fascinating to watch! Also, a suggestion to change the background guitars so they don't grow out of the heads, slightly less distracting that way 😛

[@briandesjardins728]

My man coope, has such a sick unique style. The grand concert really accomplished your voice extremely well. I'm REALLY into these. I kind of fell out of love with taylor for awhile since getting my two furch but. I'm on this train! I really wish taylor would make a 700 series all koa grand pacific! I would immediately buy one.

[@jeremybezinque3357]

yes! 711e and 717e

[@jeremybezinque3357]

Also I love the lighting affects on this video. :)

[@rabukan5842]

Own a K24ceBE because it is a work of art and I always wanted an all Koa guitar. I do not regret for one second paying the price for that guitar. But I would not hesitate to buy one of these 700 series Koa’s as they are over $2,000 less than mine, look gorgeous with Koa’s unique patterns, and they sound great and will only sound better over time.

[@chrislandry5797]

Do you think they'll come out with a Grand Theater Koa series like the 722 & 724?Cause if they are I'd want to wait for the GT version.So what's the inside info?

[@WScott-gd2mj]

Sorry to hear the Lutz-top 714 is no more...absolutely love mine.

[@climber7565]

Oh you guys indeed make a good team in these video demos. Chris has great attention to detail, knowledge to share, and a way of explaining the in-depth features. Chris, please master more musical pieces, please, you must know more than 3 great songs! You are amazing with your playing skill, but BRO! come on now! Cooper, you are BEAST with those guitars! In under 3 minutes, you about had me purchasing these guitars! AMAZING SKILLS BRO! dynamic, uplifting, and so pleasant to listen to! You truly showed the instrument's most or full potential through your dynamic arcenal. LESS IS MORE and you proved it!

[@objectivegiant804]

The fact Chris plays only three different songs across most of his videos is a benefit to all of us. With the same recording gear, it allows us to compare (as well as the limitations of the internet will allow) the differences between guitars. It’s allowed me to entertain ordering a guitar I can’t try in person, because I can compare the sound to something that is available at my local GC or SA.

[@kaizenjw]

Beautiful job, gentlemen! You didn’t make my buying decision any easier, though…both guitars are gorgeous and they sound even better than they look. Thank you.

[@toddswedberg5406]

I'd buy an album of Cooper playing!! Great sound!

[@BigBlueRabbit]

Love the satin finish and rustic look. Reminds me of the look of the original GS Mini Koa which I think looks much better than the eKoa Plus which was too refined.

[@andyf642]

First of all, y’all are awesome and I really enjoy this channel. You might consider moving your chairs or moving the guitars in the background … it was pretty distracting during the introduction and final thoughts when you both have a headstock growing out of the top of your head. Your demos are always great. Keep up the good work! (See what I did there, it’s almost a good news/bad news sandwich)

[@christophermckee659]

But we are "guitar heads"..... ;)

[@andyf642]

@@christophermckee659 well played …

[@stephenblyskal5666]

Interesting video and great demos on this new guitar. I have a lutz spruce/rosewood 714ce and love it dearly. Glad I got a v braced one. Love the lutz spruce pairing with rosewood. So, I also have a 2014 314ce Koa limited, which has a non K series bracing and a satin finish. I pulled it out and played along with you to check out the tone. Can’t hear much difference. Obviously v class bracing and 8 years of refinement will make a difference, but I will not be trading in my 314ce-K anytime soon. It was 1/2 the price of these new ones. Yes it was a steal.

[@arkadyromanov7803]

Here you go Taylor, V class differences for the casual reader in 2 sentences: "V class is an exclusive bracing 'family' used by Taylor. The genes are similar across all guitars, but nuanced for each tone wood and body shape to suit the specific design intentions of each guitar."

[@texhaines9957]

If you listen to Taylor Primetime, they get into those things. But not everyone is a guitar nerd. Ps Bob Taylor, Andy Powers and Curtis will be on the 75th edition of Taylor Primetime (next Tuesday)

[@charlesbranch4120]

At 6 p.m. Pacific, 8 p.m. Central.

[@lorenjo]

Great guitars and video! Thanks guys. Mr Cooper you are a really good player!

[@joedzekevich2407]

I had the Martin Custom make me a Koa top/sides with mahogany neck GP18e with a LR Baggs Anthem back in 2018. If Taylor had the 724 back in 2018 I definably would have considered it for sure. Very nice indeed. I do folk and Americana, so all Koa does very nicely there.

[@801dda3]

I tried to do a “customized” 714 a few months ago through Alamo without the cutaway and Taylor said they wouldn’t do it since they were discontinuing the lutz/rosewood build. Alamo had one 714 left so I jumped on it and love it. (Thanks again Jas) But these look really interesting. Maybe another 700 series …?

[@ronchappell216]

I don't know if I'm thrilled or broken hearted! I've got a '20 lutz/rosewood 714ce that I dearly love, and an '02 cedar/rosewood 714ce that is great also. I always think I love koa, but I've picked up some in the past that just didn't do it for me. I really like my lutz version a lot. Maybe if they come up with a lutz/koa model they'd hit the nail on the head??? I'll have to find one of these and see how they sound in person. I'd love to see you guys do a comparison of the lutz 714 with this new model. Thanks for the great content as always!

[@texhaines9957]

Change in the 700s: glad Taylor can change looking for "the best guitar is yet to come ". I have Lutz in the 816ce Builders Edition. And there's still Rosewood in the 800s and some 400s. My preference to try would be the 722ce. Maybe they all sound that special.

[@billvillamusic3625]

I think I like sound of the 722 better. A little stronger in the upper mids maybe. I play a 2004 414ce, maybe that’s why I like the 722, sounds more like what I’m used to hearing. Great vid guys, thanks 👍

[@Kruser_75]

I like how you both got to demonstrate the instrument’s in this video. Good plan for future videos please! 👍

[@nathanfrisby3133]

For my ear I really like Koa wood over rosewood for sounds, my choice in these two would be the 722ce , it just has such balanced projection , be glad to own either of them.

[@anatol1204]

small bracing change has big impact i did the experiment with an epiphone mnasterbuilt

[@maximumaverage]

Damn Coop, good playing dude. Makes me want to practice

[@vampolascott36]

Chris has a gentle, quiet playing style. I'm the exact opposite. My Taylor 618 encourages me to make use of the dynamic range of the jumbo maple body. That guitar rewards an aggressive right-hand style. I bang percussively on the top with the heel of my hand too. The 618 is the best acoustic guitar I've ever played.

[@HaveANiceDay777]

I love my Koa Taylor Mini

[@bigcountryplatinum5150]

Interesting, I’ve wanted a K series for a long time and this brings much different qualities but I’ll go as far to say that this sounds more like the previous 700’s than I thought it would with a more smooth response and bass than a lot of other Taylor’s. I love Koa and agree about building with strong straight grain. I’m going to have to play one of these.

[@TommySG1]

I really enjoy your feeds guys, as mentioned prior it's come a long way too from the earlier ones too. Anyhows, I'm not crazy about Koa although I don't hate it either. Kinda reminds me of the vintage Gibbie Explorers using Korina as well, as the old sayin goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same I suppose.

[@mbschu]

Cooper's demo was class! What's the name of that lick, and does anyone know of a good tab/video to learn it?

[@jeremybezinque3357]

Very cool! They have a great sound. I love that we can finally get all koa without spending 5000+ on K series. Taylor ADD a 711e!!!!!!!!!

[@texhaines9957]

They do SOUND different than Rosewood. I think I have to try one and sing with it before buying. I played a 512ce 12 fret LTD Koa back, Cedar top and it was hard for me to sing with.

[@jimsmith8966]

Just watch the new Taylor 700 series all-koa 724ce and 722ce. I was wondering how they sound in verist alternate tunings.

[@edub1170]

I'm a Martin man myself but I want one of these. Or two.

[@ektalon1]

As usual, well-done video and demos. I guess I like the looks of Rosewood or Mahogany better, but I thought both those guitars sounded sweet and would have a hard time choosing between the two-do I like the bigger, bassier (is that a word?) sound of the 724 or the beautiful highs of the 722 better?

[@arkadyromanov7803]

the smaller body sounded better to me overall. I suspect because the Koa's so hard you have to dig in a lot more to make the top go to work, and the more wood you have, the harder you have to work to get it moving, so the smaller 722 just sounds more resonant, warm and (I would guess) easier to play unless you're naturally inclined to shred like you're in a metal band. I suspect the larger 724 would probably be the pick if you were doing "plugged in" recordings though.

[@angusdevine7045]

There's a second hand 722ce in my local guitar shop,near perfect condition. Got to decide if to trade my 312ce n cash,is it worth it?

[@filmexpressreviews]

totally

[@torturedblondie]

got a question: i got a 422ce-k limited (koa). do you think this one would be an upgrade or is the one i have closer to the k-series?

[@TomZola1]

This open-spore finish - the only time I've tried a guitar with this finish, the neck was rough - you could feel the little holes. Why does no-one seem to mentiun this in reviews?

[@mikegoh2569]

Soundwise, I don't see much difference if it is a K24ce or a K24ce Builder's edition or this all Koa 724ce. I have played both at the Koa 24ce - normal and builder's edition at the guitar outlets. The all Koa 724ce is only aesthetically without the guitar blings. I just bought the K24ce Builder's edition. Would have bought this all Koa 724ce if I have seen this review earlier as it would have saved me some money.

[@robinleebraun7739]

Sounds a lot like my all sapele Martin Road Series. Very warm. My brother has a Taylor with Spruce and sapele. Much brighter.

[@jptaylor80]

I may be alone on this, but I’m not a fan of the “Silent Satin” finish on lots of the recent new models. I’ve owned several of the newer Builder’s Edition guitars that have that finish and I just can’t seem to bond with it. I’ll stick with my 810e and my 816!

[@saintsacp]

Just got 724ce… will try to cover more great songs… 👍

[@patsutton186]

Like the sound of the 722 over the 724, but neither blow me away. Other than having a abundant supply of koa, do not see the purpose of discontinuing the classic rosewood. Especially when they have the k series and koa available on other series in their line.

[@bencampbell1609]

Nothing against Chris, but love the demo that Cooper did. I like the brightness. OK, admittedly, I cannot match Cooper's ability.

[@dopagony9946]

I like the people who comment on tone over shitty laptop speakers. "the X is more mellow, bitter sweet tones of cinnamon rolls in the morning, but the Y is also like when you shit yourself in bed, but in a good way".....

[@chrislandry5797]

For all you know they got a smart TV with an eq.

[@juzzie]

I like that 722 better .. for sure

[@scottlong4278]

They sound like I'm standing in a tin room. To much chime, not enough mid or low end. Great video as always 🙂

[@charlesbranch4120]

Sitka spruce and koa! Both trees that I have hugged, and that one person cannot wrap their arms around. Thanks!

[@isaiahh5501]

Does that mean Taylor is doing away with Lutz at a top wood?

[@ernestocarlos1173]

Hi Chris, those are very nice rift. Could you please send me a copies of those rifts ?

[@ernestocarlos1173]

Could you please provide guitar tabs?

[@deborahmcalister3936]

I found koa to start out strong with a warm boom, but as time passes they become more compressed and do not project well.

[@badscrew4023]

The 722 sounded too dry and stiff to me in these demos... The 724 had more resonance, if I needed to choose between these two, this would be the one.

[@JoshuaC923]

The Pacific rim edit🤣

[@rexrathtar3893]

Made me chuckle.

[@jshu1625]

I know this is about the 700 series new Koa models but why does Taylor always bring out the new expensive stuff....Lets talk mahogany for a second... the 500 series 2700 range ..the AD 22--- AD 27 and the GT all 1600 range...why not spice up the academy series which is a super guitar with solid mahogany top and a fresh look for those of us that are satisfied with a 700 dollar ax... .just saying!

[@SPRPhilly]

Umm...... Cooper...... you're one hell of a guitar player.

[@nellatrab]

Taylor has got to be the most confused modeled guitar factory in the world...no one can keep up with their need for change. The builds are pasteurized by machines...I too have to agree guitar "stamped" out of koa by Taylor are thin and monotoned. Koa is pretty, but doesn't take well to Taylor's cookie cutter assembly, regardless of that so called new A/V frame bracing . But they do play well and are pretty tough on the road. It's also funny all the vlogging music stores on You Tube are doing the same review, guess Taylor has been shipping them as part of your authorized dealer requirements ;-)

[@BluesDan321]

Uh, Chris, chatoyancy? The 1st syllable is pronounced “shuh”, not “shih”. Just sayin’. Great video just the same. It’s got me thinking about my next Taylor purchase.

[@deborahmcalister3936]

New Taylors suck since Bob Taylor sold out in 2018. Andy Powers is a BS guru.... but lots of folks are buying a lot of BS these days! Recently Cooper reviewed a discontinued Taylor, 410. After listening to Cooper's video I was able to acquire a NOS Taylor 410. Cooper was right... 410's are killer!!!.... Intonation was spot on and man what a BOOM!!!....X bracing over thin tinny sucky V bracing any day! I hope Taylor has done something about their crappy V bracing bc I know a lot of people who are not happy with Taylor since Bob sold out and they aren't buying Taylor anymore. V bracing is nice as long as you are doing light picking like you are, However when you bust into a big strum they sound like crap!

[@danielhurley7247]

I'm been a Taylor fan for several years and own a 714 Lutz/Rosewood, 322 12 fret, GS mini hog, DN3, and GA312- these sound a lot more like my 322 and GS mini with the hardwood tops. The 714 was a pretty iconic design for Taylor and used to be the entry point into rosewood/spruce guitars but it did feel cheapened when the 400 series was blown over by rosewood builds. I'll always love my Taylors but I recently picked up a 2021 Bourgeois Adirondack/Mahogany OM and I haven't played my Taylors much since then...

[@CrisGuitarBR]

I went through pretty much the same "guitar pathway as you". Recently I got a Adirondack/Rosewood OM from Boucher guitars and my 714ce is on hold for a while. Although I love Taylor guitars, I guess these boutique guitars is whole new world above most of Taylor`s lines, in my opinion.

[@randybecker7339]

Love the playing from both! But PLEASE get rid of what ever is "fluttering" in your lighting causing a flashing reflection on the piano behind you guys!!! It's incredibly annoying!!!!!!!! And while you're at it, please move the guitars that are set up behind Chris and Cooper because they seem to be growing out of their heads ...

[@startreker8591]

Like all V are not the same shapes y scents😂

[@kk-GUK]

So basically Taylor have got hold of a load of reject Koa and now using it as a facelift for the 700 series. Going off Taylor guitars, to much marketing hype about everything they do.

[@charlesbranch4120]

Basically, Bob Taylor started The Ebony Project in the Congo Basin, Cameroon, where residents have established a sustainable supply of ebony timber, reforestation planting by local farmers that have adopted polyculture vs. monoculture. Bob since expanded that philosophy to leasing 100 acres in Hawaii, reforesting the area, and entering into a partnership with Paniolo Tonewoods. Like Breedlove, they are raising awareness of the value of tone wood timber. What did you think of the US Forest Service's 50-year contracts to generate an economy in SE Alaska by providing 4.5 billion board feet of Sitka spruce and coastal hemlock for two pulp mills? As fish biologists working on habitat surveys across northern SE AK, we felt musical instruments and wood ship spars and timbers a far better use. How about clear straight grain alder 4' diameter and 200' tall?

[@deanmcbride8747]

They sound very muddy. Both of them. Better if it had a Sitka top. The koa just looks like mucky wood. Not keen on the tone of koa. Great video thanks Dean 🇬🇧 Sorry guy's. Not too impressed with the new 700 series $3500 is a lot of money.

[@KingJames61]

Traded my 214 koa plus for 214 Plus sitka/rosewood. The koa exhausted my ears. Hate that ringing sound now. Just bought a martin mahogany road series. Running the other way! 🤣

[@deanmcbride8747]

@@KingJames61 hi friend, I agree. I'm not a fan of the new Taylors with v class. Just older stuff like a Taylor 914ce L7 Brazilian Rosewood. Now that's good. Otherwise I like Martin guitars like my d42. Happy strumming on that mahogany Martin. I Fancy buying an all mahogany Martin. Dean 🇬🇧 🎸👍

[@tangoblue]

Meh. It’s a Black Friday Koa Series.

[@tuneyouup]

Anything for a buck 🤮

[@adomasjurgis]

meh

[@kk-GUK]

And they look horrible.

[@flylippfantom8425]

Taylor website has an Ebook for all their different models which there's many

[@flylippfantom8425]

My Rogue starter guitar is superior 🤯😳😳😳😳