Taylor 324e Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst

The Taylor 324e Grand Auditorium delivers Taylor's famous playability, intonation and tone with everything you need and nothing you don't. The grand auditorium body shape helped establish Taylor's sound.This popular body style makes for a versatile guitar that yield ample volume in response to light fingerpicking and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. A tropical mahogany top and body have a huge impact on the sound of the guitar, providing a meaty midrange without a lot of ringing overtones. It responds well to players with a strong attack who like dry, earthy, lo-fi sounds, and has a natural compression that smooths out strumming and picking technique.

The 324e is also equipped with the Expression System 2, a revolutionary pickup system design that delivers innovative acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn't sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar's tone to come through clearly whether playing acoustically or plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.