Taylor 322ce Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Mix incredible fullness and a sparkly top-end with a combo of mahogany and blackwood on the 322ce. The ES2 pickup system delivers unmatched sound on stage.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Tasmanian blackwood back and sides Meaty midrange; pleasant brightness
Tropical mahogany top Present midrange tone with a full, rich sound
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Taylor Expression System 2 Captures dynamic range of acoustic sound

The mahogany-top cutaway Grand Concert 322ce will appeal to rootsy fingerstyle players craving a comfortable playing experience. The 24-7/8-inch neck makes fretting and bending strings easier, while the blackwood/mahogany wood pairing yields a surprisingly warm and dynamic tonal response for a smaller body. A smooth shaded edgeburst adds a tasteful vintage look that complements the rich-grained mahogany top. Appointments include a black pickguard, Italian acrylic small diamond fretboard inlays, black binding with crisp white top trim, 3-ring rosette, and satin finish. The guitar comes equipped with a Venetian cutaway and Expression System 2 electronics for a smooth plug-and-play experience.

Shape

Grand Concert: The smallest of Taylor's full-size body shapes. Its compact dimensions make for a physically comfortable guitar with an intimate feel and sound. The smaller footprint keeps the overtones in check, contributing to a focused, articulate sound that's well-suited for recording and stage work.

Top Wood

Tropical Mahogany: As a top wood, mahogany produces a natural compression, so it won't yield as quick a response as a spruce-top guitar will. A mahogany-top guitar will produce strong fundamentals, with clear and direct focus. It might be characterized as having a woody, dry tone.

Body Wood

Tasmanian Blackwood: Blackwood's tone profile resembles that of koa or mahogany in its midrange focus -- a little dry and clear yet also warm -- with an added splash of read more top-end shimmer and richness found in rosewood. Its musicality suits a variety of body sizes and musical styles.

Electronics

Expression System 2: Taylor's breakthrough acoustic pickup marks a major advance in piezo technology thanks to a patented behind-the-saddle design. The unique placement of three piezo sensors captures a more dynamic range of acoustic sound and responds well in a variety of settings.

Cutaway

Venetian: Standard on "ce" models in the 300 Series and up, the Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the guitar. The Grand Concert, Grand Auditorium, and Grand Symphony have a steeper slope, while the Dreadnought is a bit flatter. Our Grand Concert nylon-string models also feature a subtle, flatter slope, while our 100 and 200 Series cutaway models incorporate our flattest slope.
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- Shape: Grand Concert
- Number of Strings: 6
- Back/Side Wood: Blackwood
- Scale length: 25-1/2"
- Top Wood: Tropical Mahogany
- Body Length: 20"
- Electronics: Expression System 2
- Body Width: 16 1/4"
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Body Depth: 4 5/8"
- Nut & Saddle: Tusq Nut/Micarta Saddle
- Neck Width: 1-3/4"
- Neck Wood: Tropical Mahogany
- Bracing: Standard with Relief Rout
- Fretboard Wood: Ebony
- Fretboard Inlay: Small Diamonds
- Headstock Overlay: Indian Rosewood
- Binding: Black
- Bridge Inlay: None
- Bridge Pins: Ebony
- Tuners: Taylor Nickel
- Truss Rod Cover: Indian Rosewood
- Back/Side Finish: Satin
- Top Finish: Satin
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Pickguard: Black
- Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
- Number of Frets: 20
- Armrest Binding: None
- Backstrap Wood: None
- Backstrap Finish: None
- Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Medium
- Buttons: Nickel
- Edge Trim: None
- Fingerboard Ext: None
- Fretboard Binding: Black
- Heel Cap Binding: Black
- Heel length: 3-1/2"
- Peghead Finish: Satin
- Peghead Binding: None
- Peghead Logo: Italian Acrylic
- Peghead Type: Standard
- Rosette Mat.: Plastic
- Rosette Size: Three Ring
- Stain/Sunburst: Medium Brown Stain with Shaded Edge Burst Top
- Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
- Wedge: None

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-943-6782