Taylor Next Generation Builders Edition 324ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Kona Burst with Hardshell Case

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The Taylor Next Generation Builder’s Edition 324ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar in Kona Burst feels like an instrument that was designed not just to be played, but to be experienced. From the moment you pick it up, its thoughtfully contoured body—with chamfered edges, a beveled armrest, and smooth cutaway—invites you into hours of effortless playing. The Grand Auditorium shape offers a familiar, all-purpose feel that adapts beautifully whether you're fingerpicking softly or driving a full strum, making it a true companion for evolving musicians. Finished in a rich Kona Burst satin, it carries a visual warmth that mirrors the tone waiting to be discovered. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this is the kind of guitar that instantly feels like home in your hands.

At its core, this Builder’s Edition 324ce delivers a tone that is both grounded and expressive. A neo-tropical mahogany top paired with solid sapele back and sides produces a focused midrange punch with warm, woody character and balanced clarity across the spectrum. Inside, Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain, and harmonic consistency, allowing notes to bloom evenly up and down the fretboard. The result is a sound that feels alive—articulate enough for intricate playing, yet powerful enough to fill a room with ease.

Performance meets precision with modern innovations that make this guitar stage- and studio-ready. The Action Control Neck system offers unmatched adjustability and resonance, giving players the ability to fine-tune their feel with ease, while the Claria acoustic electronics provide a natural, dynamic amplified tone with intuitive controls for shaping your sound on the fly. Every detail—from the ebony fretboard to the smooth satin finish—works together to create a seamless playing experience that inspires creativity at every turn. Whether you're writing, recording, or performing, this guitar stands ready—and waiting for you—at Haggerty’s Music.

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: Matte
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Binding Material: No Binding; Chamfered Edges
• Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring
• Armrest: Beveled Neo-Tropical Mahogany

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard Taper
• Neck Depth: 0.846" at 1st Fret, 0.882" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• 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
• Headstock: Paddle
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Grained Ivoroid Weathervane
• Headplate Finish: Satin
• Headplate Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Standard Bridge
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Nut Material: Black Tusq
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• 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 Hardshell Brown
• Serial Number: 1204016003
• Manufacture Date: 04/01/2026