Taylor 324ce Studio Special Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Shaded Edge Burst

The Taylor 324ce Studio Special Edition Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar blends warm, woody acoustic character with premium Taylor craftsmanship and modern performance features. Built in the USA, this special-edition model pairs a neo-tropical mahogany top with sapele back and sides to produce a focused, articulate voice with strong midrange presence and a naturally seasoned character. Taylor's versatile Grand Auditorium body shape offers exceptional balance across a wide range of playing styles, while V-Class bracing enhances sustain, volume and intonation. A striking Shaded Edgeburst gloss finish, genuine West African ebony appointments and stage-ready ES2 electronics complete a refined acoustic-electric equally suited for songwriting, recording and live performance.

Mahogany and Sapele for Warm, Focused Acoustic Tone

The 324ce Studio Special Edition pairs a neo-tropical mahogany top with sapele back and sides to create an acoustic voice that emphasizes warmth, clarity and midrange definition. Mahogany-topped guitars are prized for their direct, responsive character, producing notes with strong fundamental focus and natural compression that work beautifully for fingerstyle, roots music, singer-songwriter accompaniment and recording applications. Sapele complements that voice with balanced projection and tonal consistency, creating a guitar that feels articulate, expressive and immediately musical.

Grand Auditorium Comfort With V-Class Performance

Taylor’s Grand Auditorium body shape remains one of the most versatile acoustic designs available, offering a balanced response that adapts easily to strumming, flatpicking and fingerstyle playing. Inside, Taylor’s innovative V-Class bracing architecture enhances volume, extends sustain and improves intonation across the fretboard. Notes ring with greater consistency and harmonic alignment, helping chords sound more cohesive while allowing melodies and lead lines to sustain naturally. The result is an acoustic guitar that feels responsive, dynamic and exceptionally refined.

Expression System 2 Electronics for Natural Amplified Tone

Taylor’s Expression System 2 electronics faithfully capture the guitar’s natural acoustic voice for stage, studio and direct-recording applications. Its behind-the-saddle transducer design uses individually calibrated sensors to reproduce the instrument’s tonal nuances with impressive clarity and responsiveness. Onboard volume, bass and treble controls make sound shaping simple, while the phase switch helps manage feedback in live environments. Whether plugged into an acoustic amplifier, a PA system or a recording interface, the ES2 system delivers clear, natural amplified performance.

Premium Ebony Appointments and Player-Focused Comfort

A satin-finished neo-tropical mahogany neck with Taylor’s Standard Profile provides a smooth, familiar playing experience, while the Venetian cutaway offers easy access to upper-register frets. Genuine West African ebony is used for the fingerboard, bridge and headstock overlay, adding durability, stability and an elegant visual contrast against the Shaded Edgeburst gloss finish. Taylor nickel tuners provide dependable tuning stability, and the included Taylor Tan Structured Gig Bag offers stylish protection with premium materials and a plush interior lining.

A USA-Made Taylor Designed for Stage, Studio and Songwriting

Combining warm mahogany character, innovative V-Class bracing and professional-grade electronics, the 324ce Studio Special Edition delivers a versatile acoustic-electric experience with unmistakable Taylor refinement. Its balanced Grand Auditorium body, premium ebony appointments and distinctive Shaded Edgeburst finish make it equally compelling as a performance instrument, recording companion or everyday songwriting guitar. For players seeking a USA-made acoustic-electric with mature tone, exceptional playability and modern versatility, the Taylor 324ce Studio Special Edition Grand Auditorium is built to inspire for years to come.