Taylor 322ce, Shaded Edgeburst

Full Description

All-mahogany tonewood construction

The Taylor 322ce Grand Concert Electro Acoustic Guitar is crafted entirely from neo-tropical mahogany, including the top, back, sides and neck. This all-mahogany build delivers a naturally warm, focused tone with a pronounced midrange that cuts clearly through any mix. Known for its dry, woody character, mahogany also produces strong fundamentals and minimal overtone complexity, making it perfect for precise, articulate playing styles. Fingerpicking and light strumming patterns both benefit from the tonal clarity and balance of this wood combination, giving you exceptional control and musicality in both live and studio environments.

V-Class bracing innovation

Inside the 322ce is Taylor’s patented V-Class bracing, a revolutionary design that redefines how the top moves and vibrates. Unlike traditional X-bracing, V-Class bracing enhances both volume and sustain by allowing the top to vibrate more efficiently while improving intonation across the fretboard. This means you get a fuller, more harmonically rich sound with chords that ring out longer and single notes that bloom with clarity. It's particularly beneficial for recording and solo performance, where every nuance matters. The result is a guitar that not only sounds louder but also delivers exceptional tonal consistency from note to note.

Comfortable Grand Concert body

With its compact Grand Concert body shape, the 322ce offers an exceptionally comfortable playing experience. The smaller body makes it easy to hold during extended sessions, at home or on stage. Its shorter 24-7/8" scale length reduces string tension, making it easier to press notes and bend strings, which is particularly advantageous for fingerstyle technique and light-touch playing. The Venetian cutaway adds visual elegance and provides smooth access to upper frets, encouraging melodic exploration beyond the 12th fret. This body shape is perfect if you're seeking a comfortable playing experience.

Performance-ready electronics and style

The 322ce comes fitted with Taylor’s Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics, ensuring that the natural acoustic character of the guitar translates accurately when amplified. This behind-the-saddle pickup design captures a dynamic range of tone and nuance that traditional systems often miss, making it a reliable choice for stage and studio use alike. Aesthetically, the guitar stands out with its shaded edgeburst top, firestripe pickguard and satin black hardware, giving it a vintage-inspired, rootsy vibe. With premium details and a deluxe Taylor hardshell case included, the 322ce is built to deliver tone, comfort and visual appeal in one refined package.

Specifications

• Product Name: Taylor 322ce Grand Concert Electro Acoustic Guitar, All Mahogany
• Product Code: A306001111000641107

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Top Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Back/Side Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Bracing System: V-Class Bracing
• Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
• Top Finish: Satin
• Back/Side Finish: Satin
• Color: Medium Stain Entire Guitar, Shaded Edgeburst Top
• Rosette: Black Plastic 3 Ring
• Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge
• Body Binding: Black
• Armrest: None

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Gemstone
• Fretboard Binding: Black
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Gemstone
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Satin

Hardware & Electronics

• Electronics: Expression System® 2
• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Pickguard: Firestripe
• Tuners: Taylor Satin Black with Satin Black Buttons
• Strap Pin: Black
• End Pin: Black