Taylor 424ce Walnut Special Edition Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst

Purchased mine at a GC in town. Stunning guitar, probably the most attractive guitar i could ever afford to own. I mostly play at home and fingerpick exclusively and love the grand auditorium shape and playability of taylors. But i find there are two types of people in the world, those who love the ES2 system and those who hate it. I disliked the system so much that i sold the guitar as fast as i could. Its not that its terrible, but it depends how you play and use it. For a fingerstyle guitar player with a delicate attack the system is too noisy, especially on the 3 and 4th strings, and no amount of adjustment would take the chirps and quacks away. I still love taylor guitars but i would only ever buy another if i could get one without electronics.

I have my Taylor 424 around 6 months now, Whilst not as 'Bright' as my 212 the overall sound is very much more balanced,' grown up' even. It is lovely on the eye and even better to play. Whilst it doesn't have the same sustain, I don't think it needs it very smooth instrument.

Comes with a Taylor premium case. The guitar is a work of art. Walnut is a high tier wood, premium finishes and Ebony fretboard provides a taught sustain. The walnut gives a distinct tone. Don't be told it's severe or over bright. The 424 is rich, articulate and has great presence. Studio work or live. It's a joy. I've been gigging with a ES2 since they first were introduced. This works with my BodyRez, nux optima air or Baggs Toneprint DI whether into my Monitor Audio reference PA or an AER Compact 60v2. This Taylor is not particular, it's profound. Running it into a Roland AC33 or a JC22/40 and the guitar is forgiving. So much more to say. However, I highly recommend you try one out. Place this at the top of your Taylor envy list. I suggest anyone having screeching strings need to replay the 9v battery. This guitar is worth every penny. Some will say the 814 is the gold standard. The 424 is incredible value for money. I can't stop playing

The walnut body is probably the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen. Unplugged it's great sounding and feels awesome on the hand too! And then we plugged it in.😕 The electronics are horrible. No matter what adjustments made( told by representative at Taylor Guitar to do) it has a horrible scratchy string sound. I would rather have an acoustic guitar and install my own pick-up for that price. Definitely not a gigging guitar.