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Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 324ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case
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The Taylor Next Generation Builder’s Edition 324ce brings a distinctive, midrange-rich voice to Taylor’s versatile Grand Auditorium body, pairing thoughtful tonewood choices with a design built around the player. A mahogany top delivers strong, focused fundamentals with plenty of punch, while solid sapele back and sides add warmth, balance, and a clear, controlled response. The result is a guitar that sits beautifully in a mix without getting lost in excessive overtones, giving strummers a solid, authoritative foundation and fingerstyle players the note definition they need for intricate passages. A scalloped variation of Taylor’s V-Class bracing helps unlock greater volume and sustain, while encouraging notes and chords to ring together with pleasing harmony across the fretboard.
Every contour of the Builder’s Edition 324ce is designed to make playing feel more natural. Chamfered body edges, a beveled armrest, and a smoothly beveled cutaway take the discomfort out of long sessions and make upper-fret access feel effortless. The long-tenon Action Control Neck adds warmth and resonance while allowing quick, precise string-height adjustments, so you can dial in a feel that suits your technique without turning setup into a project. Whether you’re settling into a relaxed practice session or spending hours on stage, the comfortable shape and adaptable neck help the guitar feel like an extension of your hands.
The Builder’s Edition 324ce is equally prepared for the stage, thanks to the updated Claria pickup and preamp system. Its intuitive mid-contour control makes it easy to shape your amplified sound, helping you find a natural, balanced tone without extensive adjustments. Weathervane inlays in grained ivoroid add a refined touch to the fretboard, while the satin finish and Kona Burst coloring across the top and back give the guitar a warm, understated visual character. With its focused mahogany voice, responsive sapele body, and player-first comfort, the Taylor Builder’s Edition 324ce is a versatile companion for musicians who value sound and feel in equal measure. Available now at Haggerty's Music.
Features / Specs
Highlights
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Electronics: Claria System
- Bracing: Scalloped V-Class with Relief Rout
- Cutaway: Beveled
Body
- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
- Top Material: Mahogany
- Top Finish: Satin
- Top Color: Tobacco Kona Burst
- Back & Sides Material: Sapele
- Back Configuration: Two-Piece
- Back & Sides Finish: Satin
- Bracing: Scalloped V-Class with Relief Rout
- Binding Material: Chamfered Edges
- Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring
Neck
- Neck Profile: Standard
- Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Taper: Standard
- Neck Depth: 0.845” at 1st Fret, 0.882” at 10th 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: 2.188"
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Joint: Action Control
- Headstock: Paddle
- Headstock Binding: None
- Headplate Inlay: Grained Ivoroid Weathervane and Logo
- Headplate Finish: Satin
Hardware
- Bridge Style: Curved Wing
- 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: Claria System
- Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
- Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
- Serial Number: 1209036003
- Manufacture Date: 2026
1209036003
Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 324ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case
$3,299.00
Customer reviews
11,000+ Five-Star Reviews On Reverb
What players say after the guitar arrives
“This is a beautiful guitar…appreciate the free setup and quick ship! Would purchase from this seller again…THANKS!”
“Thank you too for a wonderful experience and an amazing guitar. I appreciate the quick shipment and great customer service.”
“Very fast shipping, arrived in perfect condition, extremely well set up, no adjustments needed at all! Plays and looks great, exactly as advertised.”
“Fast shipping, and great communication from the seller. Pedal arrived quickly and was packaged really well. Would not hesitate to buy again.”
Very well packed! Would be happy to do business again! Thanks!
“Another masterpiece from Taylor. Great service and communication from Haggerty’s crew. Thanks!!!”
“Beautiful guitar, easy txn! Thank you so much! Looking forward to playing this guitar far into the future.”
“Fast shipping, great pedal. Buy with confidence these guys are great to work with!”
“Great shop! Awesome price, super fast shipping, and great packaging of an awesome new pedal! Thanks!”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you set up every guitar before it ships?
Yes. Every guitar that leaves our store has been professionally inspected, set up, and signed off by the technician who worked on it. You will find a signed checklist inside the box when your order arrives.
How accurate are your condition descriptions?
We treat condition grading as a contractual promise, not an approximation. When we list something as excellent, that reflects a specific, consistent standard we apply across every instrument. We encourage you to call us before purchasing if you want a detailed in-hand description of any specific guitar.
Can I call and speak to someone about a guitar before I buy?
Yes, and we encourage it. Our team are working musicians, not order-takers. Call us at 605-348-6737 and ask about any instrument in our inventory. We will physically pull it off the wall and describe it to you in detail.
What is your return policy?
We offer a 14-day return policy if you change your mind and the item is returned undamaged. You are responsible for return shipping costs.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing options are available at checkout. Monthly payment options are designed to make high-ticket purchases more accessible without requiring full payment upfront.
How do you ship instruments?
Every instrument ships fully insured from our store in Rapid City, South Dakota. We offer free shipping on all website orders over $100. Guitars are packaged to survive transit, properly cased, braced, and protected.
Are you an authorized dealer?
Yes. We are an authorized dealer for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, and many other brands. We are currently the number one independent Taylor Guitars dealer in the world, an award we have received two years running for 2024 and 2025. We are also a Top 10 premium dealer for Martin, Gibson, and Fender.
Do you sell on Reverb and Amazon as well as your own site?
Yes. We are one of the top 15 resellers globally on Reverb, where we have accumulated over 11,000 five-star reviews. We are also one of the only independent premium dealers in the world authorized to sell Taylor and Martin on Amazon.
How long have you been in business?
Haggerty's Music has been open since 1963. Our store is located at 515 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Do you offer instrument repair?
Yes. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine setups to full restorations across fretted, orchestral, and band instruments. Our team holds certifications from Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and other leading brands. Learn more HERE.
What brands do you carry?
Our core guitar brands include Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Epiphone, Suhr, Eastman, Gretsch, Luxxtone, Novo, Jackson, Charvel, Legator, and Yamaha among others. These are also the most searched brands on our site, so each has a dedicated collection page.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes. We offer music lessons. You can find out more HERE.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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