Taylor Builders Edition 324ce 300 Series Next Generation Acoustic Guitar in Mahogany

The Taylor Builder’s Edition 324ce Next Generation takes Taylor’s popular Grand Auditorium platform and refines it into a supremely comfortable, highly responsive all-rounder. With a Neo-Tropical Mahogany top, solid sapele back and sides and Taylor’s updated scalloped V-Class bracing, it delivers a bold, woody midrange with impressive volume, sustain and clarity, while a host of ergonomic touches make it feel effortlessly playable on stage, in the studio or at home.

Designed with the player at the centre, this Builder’s Edition model pairs its versatile acoustic voice with Taylor’s new Claria Acoustic Pickup System for natural, plug-and-play amplified tone. The long-tenon Action Control Neck offers enhanced resonance and an incredibly precise way to dial in your ideal string height, while the beveled armrest and cutaway, chamfered edges and satin Tobacco Kona Burst finish make this a guitar you will want to pick up and play for hours.

Warm, Focused Tonewood Combination

With a Neo-Tropical Mahogany top over solid sapele back and sides, the Builder’s Edition 324ce serves up a rich, midrange-forward voice with a warm, woody character. The hardwood top emphasises strong fundamentals and clarity, helping notes ring out with focus and control, while the sapele body responds beautifully to strumming, flatpicking and fingerstyle alike. It is a versatile tonal recipe that sits comfortably in a mix without becoming boomy or overly bright.

Scalloped V-Class Bracing for Power and Sustain

Inside the body you will find Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing, a refined version of their groundbreaking bracing architecture. This design improves the way the top flexes and vibrates, boosting overall volume and sustain while enhancing the harmony between notes across the fretboard. Chords sound more in tune, single notes bloom with greater projection, and the guitar feels more alive under the hands, whether you are playing delicately or digging in.

Action Control Neck and Player-Focused Comfort

The long-tenon Action Control Neck builds on Taylor’s reputation for easy-playing necks. The extended neck joint adds warmth and depth to the sound, while the patented adjustment system lets you fine-tune string height with exceptional precision. Combined with the Grand Auditorium body shape, beveled armrest, beveled cutaway and chamfered body edges, the result is a guitar that feels exceptionally smooth and inviting, reducing fatigue on longer sessions and making upper-fret access feel natural.

Claria Electronics and Premium Builder’s Edition Details

For players who need reliable amplified performance, the Builder’s Edition 324ce ships with the Claria Acoustic Pickup System. Its intuitive mid-contour control makes it easy to shape your sound for different rooms and rigs, delivering a clear, organic voice that reflects the guitar’s natural acoustic character. A satin Tobacco Kona Burst finish on the top and back, grained ivoroid Weathervane inlays and West African Crelicam Ebony appointments complete the premium aesthetic, while the included Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown case keeps your instrument protected between gigs.

• Neo-Tropical Mahogany Top with Sapele Back and Sides - This all-solid wood pairing produces a bold, midrange-focused voice with warm, woody character and controlled overtones, making it ideal for singer-songwriters, recording and live performance where clarity and balance are essential.
• Scalloped V-Class Bracing - Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing enhances the guitar’s natural resonance, delivering greater volume, longer sustain and improved intonation across the neck, so chords sound sweeter and single notes ring out with more authority.
• Action Control Neck with Beveled Cutaway and Armrest - The long-tenon Action Control Neck offers enhanced warmth and a highly adjustable setup, while the beveled cutaway, armrest and chamfered edges provide exceptional comfort, encouraging effortless playing from the first fret to the last.
• Claria Acoustic Pickup System - The Claria system captures the guitar’s natural acoustic tone with clarity and detail, and its simple mid-contour control lets you quickly tailor your sound for different venues, ensuring consistent, musical results whenever you plug in.

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Back & Sides Wood: Sapele
• Back Configuration: 2-piece, No Wedge
• Colour: Tobacco Kona Burst
• Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
• Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
• Armrest: Beveled Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring
• Body Binding: No Binding; Chamfered Edges
• Top Finish: Satin
• Back & Side Finish: Satin
• Pickguard: None

Neck

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay: Grained Ivoroid Weathervane
• Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"

Hardware

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Tuners: Taylor Satin Black with Satin Black Buttons
• Strap Pin: Black
• End Pin: Black

Electronics

• Electronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System

Headstock

• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Inlay: Grained Ivoroid Weathervane
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Satin

Miscellaneous

• Number of Strings: 6 String
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown