Taylor's 320e blends tonal warmth, power and clarity into an incredibly playable form. Blackwood back and sides bring out a strong midrange focus and top-end sparkle, while the Dreadnought shape pumps out plenty of low-end power and projection. With a mahogany top, players can expect a dynamic voice with a pleasing balance across the tonal spectrum.

The slinky feel of the 24-7/8-inch scale length neck makes forming chords and bending strings easier and makes a great companion for singer-songwriters and strummers looking for an inspiring musical voice in a Dreadnought shape. The beautiful modern-vintage aesthetic includes a shaded edgeburst top, all-satin finish, black binding with white purfling, and small diamond fretboard inlays. The guitar comes plug-in-ready with Taylor's Expression System 2 electronics, and ships in a Taylor deluxe hardshell case.

Shape

Dreadnought: Taylor's refined take on the classic Dreadnought shape produces a robust voice with low-end power, a snappy midrange, and strong, clear treble notes, retaining the essence of the balanced Taylor sound. The guitar will appeal to flatpickers and lovers of traditional guitar shapes and tones.

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

… read more 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 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

No cutaway: There's a lot to be said for the clean, traditional look of a non-cutaway acoustic guitar. If you don't plan to play in the upper register, which is made more accessible with a cutaway, or if you simply prefer the symmetrical hourglass contours of a guitar, a non-cutaway model is a great option. read less