Taylor 324ce Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Packed with character, this Grand Auditorium is built primarily from Tasmanian blackwood, creating a tonal profile similar to koa, with blooming overtones.

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

A rich-grained mahogany top paired with Tasmanian blackwood back and sides give Taylor's medium-size cutaway Grand Auditorium body plenty of tonal and visual character. The clear, punchy midrange behaves well in a mix with other instruments, and delivers the kind of musical versatility that makes this a reliable guitar in different playing scenarios. Neo-traditional appointments complement mahogany's dark, vintage looks, including a shaded edgeburst top and all-satin finish. The guitar incorporates a Venetian cutaway and comes equipped with Expression System 2 electronics for a dynamic amplified acoustic sound.

Shape

Grand Auditorium: The most versatile and popular of Taylor's guitar shapes. Its well-defined midrange contributes to a clear and balanced tone. It's responsive enough for fingerstyle players and powerful enough for pickers and strummers to get a lively response. Think of it as a jack of all trades.

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 top-end shimmer and richness found in rosewood. Its musicality suits a variety of body read more 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 Auditorium
- 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 HD Light
- 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