Taylor Next Generation Builder’s Edition 324ce Tobacco Kona Burst

For players seeking an acoustic-electric guitar that keeps pace with evolving ideas, the Taylor Next Generation 324ce Builder’s Edition Grand Auditorium delivers a refined balance of tone, comfort and stage-ready performance. A solid mahogany top paired with sapele back and sides produces a focused midrange with natural warmth and controlled overtones. Scalloped V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain and pitch accuracy, while Taylor’s Claria electronics system with mid-contour control ensures a seamless transition from studio tracking to live performance.

Scalloped V-Class Bracing Enhances Sustain and Balance

At the core of the 324ce Builder’s Edition is Taylor’s scalloped V-Class bracing, engineered to increase sustain and improve harmonic alignment across the fretboard. By allowing the top to vibrate with greater efficiency, the design supports a fuller low end while maintaining clarity and projection. The result is a responsive voice that stays articulate under dynamic strumming and remains nuanced for fingerstyle passages.

Mahogany Top and Sapele Back and Sides Deliver Focused Warmth

The solid mahogany top emphasizes strong fundamentals with a naturally compressed response that smooths attack and keeps mids forward. Sapele back and sides add brightness and definition, creating a balanced tonal profile suited for both recording and live applications. Together, these tonewoods provide clarity without excessive sparkle, helping the guitar sit comfortably in a mix.

Long-Tenon Action Control Neck Improves Resonance and Setup Flexibility

The long-tenon Action Control neck strengthens the connection between neck and body, promoting efficient energy transfer and consistent sustain. Designed for precise adjustability, the Action Control system allows refined string height changes without invasive resets. The slim, comfortable neck profile supports extended sessions and fast transitions across the fretboard.

Claria Electronics With Intuitive Soundhole Controls

Taylor’s Claria electronics system pairs an under-saddle pickup with a proprietary preamp to deliver natural amplified tone with minimal harshness. The soundhole-mounted controls, including a mid-contour knob, provide quick tonal refinement without disrupting performance flow. Whether plugged into a PA or recording interface, the system maintains clarity and balance.

Builder’s Edition Craftsmanship and Premium Appointments

Every detail of the Builder’s Edition 324ce is shaped around player comfort and refined craftsmanship. Chamfered body edges and a beveled armrest reduce fatigue during long sessions, while the Venetian cutaway provides confident access to upper frets. Grained ivoroid Weathervane inlays accent the genuine West African ebony fingerboard, and the Tobacco Kona Burst satin finish highlights the character of the mahogany and sapele. Taylor Satin Black tuners and a curve-wing ebony bridge complete the clean, modern aesthetic. Complete with a Taylor deluxe hardshell case, the Builder’s Edition 324ce delivers a professional instrument ready to inspire every performance.

Features

• A Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar from Taylor’s Builder’s Edition series, crafted for advanced playability and warm, balanced tone
• Scalloped V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain, and low-end warmth while maintaining pitch accuracy
• Solid mahogany top paired with sapele back and sides delivers punchy midrange and controlled overtones
• Long-Tenon Action Control Neck improves resonance and enables precise string height adjustability
• Claria System electronics with a mid-contour control provide easy, stage-ready amplified tone
• Genuine West African ebony fingerboard and bridge ensure smooth playability and tonal clarity
• Beveled armrest and chamfered body edges enhance comfort for extended playing sessions
• Venetian cutaway offers easy access to higher frets for advanced lead work
• Taylor Satin Black tuners with black buttons maintain tuning stability with sleek aesthetics
• Includes a Taylor deluxe hardshell case for secure transport and protection

Body

• Body type: Taylor Grand Auditorium
• Cutaway: Venetian
• Body Material: Mahogany/Sapele
• Top wood: Mahogany
• Back and sides: Sapele
• Bracing pattern: Scalloped V-Class
• Body finish: Satin

Neck

• Neck shape: Standard Taylor profile
• Nut width: 1.75″
• Neck wood: Neo-tropical mahogany
• Scale length: 25.5″
• Number of frets: 20
• Neck finish: Satin

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard material: Genuine West African ebony
• Inlays: Grained ivoroid weathervane
• Number of frets: 20 with grained ivoroid weathervane inlays

Electronics

• Pickup/preamp: Claria system
• Controls: Volume, tone, mid-contour

Hardware

• Tuning machines: Taylor satin black with satin black buttons
• Bridge: Genuine West African ebony, curve wing
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Nut: Black Tusq

Other

• Special features: Beveled armrest, chamfered body edges, long-tenon Action Control neck
• Case: Taylor deluxe hardshell case

All instruments are setup to factory spec and inspected before shipping. Player preference may vary and instruments may need additional adjustments to accommodate those preferences. Setups are not applicable for free returns.
We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.Plek add-ons are non-refundable once completed. In the event of a return, a refund will be issued minus the cost of the Plek and any other add-on services.