Taylor 524ce Builder's Edition Tobacco Kona Burst Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric Guitar

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Premium craftsmanship and refined acoustic tone

The Taylor 524ce Builder’s Edition Tobacco Kona Burst represents the perfect combination of innovative design, premium tonewoods, and exceptional playability. Built in the USA, this model is part of Taylor’s acclaimed Builder’s Edition series, designed to deliver maximum comfort and musical performance for professional players.

The guitar features Taylor’s iconic Grand Auditorium body shape, one of the most versatile acoustic designs ever created. It offers a balanced tonal response that works beautifully for fingerstyle, strumming, and live performance.

At the heart of the instrument is a solid Neo-Tropical Mahogany top, which produces warm, focused fundamentals with a rich midrange presence and natural compression. Paired with solid Shamel Ash back and sides, the guitar delivers clarity, definition, and a woody character similar to classic mahogany instruments.

Taylor’s revolutionary V-Class bracing system enhances sustain, projection, and intonation across the entire fretboard while increasing overall volume and responsiveness.

The Builder’s Edition design includes several ergonomic enhancements, such as a beveled armrest, chamfered body edges, and a contoured beveled cutaway, allowing for exceptional comfort during long playing sessions.

The instrument is equipped with Taylor Expression System® 2 electronics, delivering a natural amplified tone that faithfully reproduces the guitar’s acoustic character on stage or in the studio.

Finished in the stunning Tobacco Kona Burst, this guitar features elegant aesthetic details including Compass inlays, firestripe pickguard, and Italian acrylic rosette.

With its luxurious craftsmanship, modern acoustic innovation, and inspiring tone, the Taylor 524ce Builder’s Edition is a truly professional instrument designed for demanding musicians.

Key Features

Grand Auditorium Body Shape

Taylor’s signature acoustic body shape delivering exceptional tonal balance and versatility.

Solid Mahogany Top

Produces warm, articulate tones with focused fundamentals and strong midrange presence.

Solid Shamel Ash Back & Sides

Adds clarity, balance, and a woody tonal character similar to classic mahogany guitars.

V-Class Bracing

Taylor’s innovative bracing design improves sustain, volume, and intonation across the fretboard.

Builder’s Edition Comfort Features

Includes beveled armrest, chamfered edges, and beveled cutaway for superior playing comfort.

Expression System® 2 Electronics

Captures the guitar’s natural acoustic tone with remarkable clarity when amplified.

Specifications

General

Model: Taylor 524ce Builder’s Edition
Made in: USA (El Cajon, California)
Strings: 6
Orientation: Right-Handed

Body

Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
Construction: All Solid Wood
Top Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Back & Sides: Shamel Ash
Bracing: V-Class Bracing
Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
Armrest: Beveled Mahogany Armrest
Finish: High Gloss
Color: Tobacco Kona Burst
Binding: Chamfered Edges (No Traditional Binding)

Neck

Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Neck Profile: Standard Taylor Carve
Fingerboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: approx. 15"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Number of Frets: 20
Nut Width: 1 3/4" (44.5 mm)
Nut Material: Black TUSQ
Inlays: Compass (Faux Pearl)

Headstock

Headstock Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony
Headstock Inlay: Compass
Headstock Type: Paddle

Hardware

Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Saddle: Micarta
Bridge Pins: Ebony
Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold / Antique Chrome
Pickguard: Firestripe Faux-Tortoise
Hardware Finish: Antique

Electronics

Pickup System: Taylor Expression System® 2
Controls:

• Volume

• Bass

• Treble

The ES2 system uses a behind-the-saddle pickup design to capture the guitar’s full dynamic range.

Additional Details

Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze (.012 – .053)
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case (Brown)

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