Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 324ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Tobacco Kona Burst with Hardshell Case

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The Taylor Builder’s Edition 324ce represents a thoughtful evolution of Taylor’s philosophy: building highly playable instruments that blend modern engineering with classic acoustic tone. Part of Taylor’s premium Builder’s Edition lineup, this model focuses on both comfort and tonal refinement, incorporating player-centric features like chamfered body edges, a beveled armrest, and a smoothly sculpted beveled cutaway. These design touches make the instrument feel incredibly natural in the hands, especially during long playing sessions. Finished in a striking Tobacco Kona Burst, the guitar pairs understated elegance with modern craftsmanship.

Tonally, the 324ce leans into a warm, woody voice thanks to its neo-tropical mahogany top and solid sapele back and sides. This tonewood pairing produces strong fundamental notes with a focused midrange presence and controlled overtones — ideal for players who want clarity without excessive sparkle. The sound is especially rewarding for fingerstyle, singer-songwriter accompaniment, folk, and blues, though the balanced Grand Auditorium body shape also handles strumming and light flatpicking with ease. Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing further enhances projection and sustain while improving harmonic consistency across the fretboard.

Designed for both stage and studio use, this model also features Taylor’s Action Control Neck, which allows precise and easy adjustments to string height while improving resonance through its long-tenon neck joint. Paired with the Claria acoustic pickup system, the guitar delivers a natural, balanced amplified tone that translates beautifully in live settings. With its ergonomic design, responsive tonewoods, and refined Taylor craftsmanship, the Builder’s Edition 324ce stands as a modern acoustic instrument built for players who demand both comfort and musical versatility.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Top Finish: Satin
• Top Color: Tobacco Kona Burst
• Back & Sides Material: Sapele
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
• Back & Sides Finish: Satin
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Binding Material: None (Chamfered Edges)
• Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Taylor Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.842" at 1st Fret, 0.869" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Grained Ivoroid Weathervane
• Fingerboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-3/16"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Action Control Neck (Long-Tenon Design)
• Headstock: Taylor Paddle
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Grained Ivoroid Weathervane
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Standard Acoustic Belly
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Nut Material: Black Tusq
• Tuners: Taylor Satin Black with Satin Black Buttons
• Pickguard: None

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System
• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 – .053)
• Case/Gig Bag: Taylor Deluxe Brown Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1201236076
• Manufacture Date: 2026