{"product_id":"taylor-324ce-studio-special-edition-acoustic-electric-guitar-shaded-edgeburst","title":"Taylor 324ce Studio Special Edition Acoustic\/Electric Guitar, Shaded Edgeburst","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"webtext-block webtext-block--mixed-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor's quality craftsmanship and innovative designs have inspired countless guitarists over the decades, and the 324ce Studio Special Edition is an excellent example of what keeps players coming back for more. This model, silhouetted with Taylor's single-cut and full-bodied Grand Auditorium shape, features a top of neo-tropical mahogany and back and sides of sapele, establishing a musical foundation awash in tonal warmth and sustain. An ebony fingerboard over a mahogany neck further enhances the 324ce Studio Special Edition's sonic profile, while a Standard Carve allows for ultra-smooth command. When you want to plug in, the built-in Claria System showcases Taylor's most polished and efficient onboard electronics to date, providing recording sessions and live performances with exceptional acoustic accuracy in every note. Always ready to perform thanks to the dependability of a Nubone nut, a Micarta saddle, and Taylor Standard tuning machines, the stunning 324ce Studio Special Edition will speak wonders to singer\/songwriters, strummers, and fingerstyle players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext-block webtext-block--video-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext-block webtext-switched webtext-block--media-right webtext-block--mixed-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext__column webtext--text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMahogany and sapele paired in a Grand Auditorium body profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcoustic players all over the world — including many here at Sweetwater — routinely reach for Taylor Grand Auditorium guitars like the 324ce Studio Special Edition. This guitar boasts a comfortable waist, a full range of sounds, sharp definition, and a sleek appearance, making it an excellent intermediate option for fingerpickers and singer\/songwriters alike. With this level of prestige, it's no wonder so many players depend on its rich sounds and smooth playing, set after set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonally, a neo-tropical mahogany top establishes a warm, earthy, midrange-forward presence, enhanced by unparalleled sustain, while sapele back and sides deliver a similar sonic profile but with greater detail in the treble range, infusing each strum with shimmering musical overtones. Together, this duo presents players with an inspiring palette that will undoubtedly satisfy fingerstyle guitarists while affording strummers a unique alternative to the studio standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext-block webtext-switched webtext-block--media-left webtext-block--mixed-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext__column webtext--text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eV-Class bracing: a sonic revelation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracing is the internal framework of an acoustic guitar that helps shape its sound. Although X-bracing has been standard in acoustic guitars for over a century, it creates an innate conflict between two key elements of a guitar’s sound: volume and sustain. The guitar’s top (its soundboard) contributes to both. The flexibility of the top generates volume (projection), while its stiffness generates sustain. And with X-braced guitar tops, here’s where the tradeoff comes in: when something is made stiffer, its flexibility is reduced (and vice versa). V-Class bracing changes all that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Taylor’s V-Class bracing, an acoustic guitar top can be both stiff and flexible — for more volume and sustain. V-Class bracing provides stiffness parallel to the strings for more rigidity and, hence, sustain. Flexibility on either side generates the air movement necessary for robust projection. It’s the best of both worlds. This groundbreaking innovation also improves intonation — not only producing notes that are louder and with longer sustain, but are also more in tune with each other. V-Class bracing boosts volume evenly across the tonal spectrum, increases sustain, and improves the natural intonation of the instrument by creating a more synergistic response from the soundboard. This fosters a more harmonious relationship between the notes you play, helping chords to ring out in cohesive splendor. Pick up a Taylor with V-Class bracing and experience it for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext-block webtext-switched webtext-block--media-right webtext-block--mixed-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext__column webtext--text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlug-and-play Claria System electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoad-tested and refined for over two years with the world's biggest touring acts, Taylor’s Claria System represents the next step in the brand’s ceaseless pursuit of acoustic-electric excellence. As opposed to the more sensitive and microphone-like performance of Taylor’s ES2, the Claria System features a single under-saddle piezo transducer paired with a powerhouse preamp to supply you with the warmest, most accurate acoustic-electric tone possible with the least amount of tweaking required — simply plug in, adjust your sound to taste via the Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls, and you’re ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, how does the Claria System differ from a typical under-saddle pickup? Taylor’s expert engineers built Claria from the ground up to overcome the most endemic challenges of standard under-saddle setups, allowing the system to perform free from piezo distortion and avoid unwanted frequencies with its clear and focused voice. Moreover, Claria also avoids clipping by gain staging the preamp and the controls within the preamp. As for tone shaping, Claria’s Mid-Contour control offers a vast sweep of dynamic sounds to explore, from smooth, rhythm-ready warmth to a midrange-forward timbre that promotes lead playing and fingerpicking to the forefront of the mix. For the guitarist seeking a plug-and-play system that preserves their guitar's inherent acoustic character and excels in any environment without a fuss, Taylor’s Claria system is as good as it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext-block webtext-switched webtext-block--media-left webtext-block--mixed-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"webtext__column webtext--text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaylor 324ce Studio Special Edition Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-tier Taylor quality and command with a unique, studio-grade tonewood pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeo-tropical mahogany top establishes a warm sonic profile with unparalleled natural sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack and sides of sapele resonate with mahogany-like character, with a boost of top-end sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-Class bracing enhances the instrument's natural volume and sustain while improving intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaria under-saddle electronics system provides acoustic-accurate tones and plug-and-play simplicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundhole-mounted Volume, Tone, and Mid-Contour controls for quick tone sculpting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15\" radius ebony fingerboard allows your fingers to glide effortlessly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaylor Standard tuning machines, a Nubone nut, and a Micarta saddle ensure flawless performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52678113198362,"sku":"324CESTUDIOSE","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4724\/8154\/files\/Taylor-324ce_20Studio_20Special_20Edition-2210015556-FrontLeft-2026_png.webp?v=1786400358","url":"https:\/\/shop.arkansasmusicworks.com\/products\/taylor-324ce-studio-special-edition-acoustic-electric-guitar-shaded-edgeburst","provider":"Arkansas Musicworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}