Taylor 324ce Next Generation
The Taylor 324ce Next Generation is the 2026-updated version of Taylor's popular Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar from the 300 Series. It incorporates Taylor's "Next Generation" innovations for improved tone, playability, and amplified performance.Key Features and Innovations
- Scalloped V-Class Bracing — An enhanced version of Taylor's V-Class system with scalloping and relief rout for greater low-end depth, volume, sustain, tonal balance, pitch accuracy, and projection, while adding warmth and open-string resonance.
- Action Control Neck — A patented system with a long-tenon joint for better resonance and sustain, plus easy, shimless string height (action) adjustment via a soundhole bolt—ideal for adapting to preferences or humidity changes.
- Claria Pickup System — A new undersaddle piezo pickup with a proprietary preamp and soundhole controls (Volume, Mid-Contour, Tone) for natural, clear amplified sound that's easy to dial in for live or recording use.
These updates make the guitar more versatile, responsive, and player-friendly compared to prior models.Specifications
- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutaway
- Top: Solid Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Back & Sides: Solid Sapele
- Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany (Standard Carve profile, satin finish)
- Fretboard & Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Nut Width: 1.75" (44.5 mm), Black Tusq nut
- Inlays: Faux Pearl Weathervane (Italian acrylic)
- Finish: Full-body gloss with shaded edgeburst top; medium stain
- Other Details: Firestripe pickguard, black binding, Taylor satin black tuners, D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light strings (.012–.053), Micarta saddle
- Electronics: Claria Acoustic Pickup System
- Case: Includes Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown case
Tone ProfileThis model delivers a remarkably balanced, warm tone with focused midrange, smooth natural compression from the mahogany top, and added shimmer/top-end from sapele. The scalloped bracing boosts low-end power and clarity, making it excellent for strumming, fingerstyle, recording, and live blending.
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