Taylor 524ce Builder's Edition

The Taylor Builder’s Edition 524ce is a refined Grand Auditorium that brings together expert craftsmanship, premium tonewoods, and ergonomic design, making it a truly inspiring instrument for players of all musical styles. From its smooth feel to its rich, focused tone, every detail is engineered for elevated performance and comfort.

The guitar features a solid tropical mahogany top, delivering a warm, dry tone with strong midrange character and natural compression—perfect for players who value dynamic control and clear articulation. Paired with solid Shamel ash back and sides, responsibly sourced from municipal trees in Southern California, the 524ce produces a woody, balanced voice with a focus on fundamental note clarity and subtle overtones.

Taylor’s innovative V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain, and intonation, allowing notes to bloom with improved harmonic detail and precision. Playability is elevated through thoughtful features like a beveled armrest, chamfered body edges, a contoured cutaway, and Taylor’s distinctive Curve Wing bridge, all contributing to a relaxed, ergonomic playing experience.

Visually, the guitar is a showpiece. The warm Kona Burst finish and gloss body highlight the natural grain of the mahogany and ash, complemented by a firestripe pickguard, Italian acrylic rosette, and the elegant Compass inlay motif. High-end Gotoh 510 antique chrome tuners ensure smooth, stable tuning, while Taylor’s ES2 electronics provide reliable, natural-sounding amplified tone.

Whether you're on stage, in the studio, or enjoying a quiet session at home, the Builder’s Edition 524ce delivers rich, articulate sound in a body that looks and feels exceptional. It includes a deluxe hardshell case for full protection wherever your music takes you—available now at Max Guitar.