{"product_id":"taylor-next-generation-builders-edition-524ce-grand-auditorium-acoustic-guitar-tobacco-kona-burst","title":"Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 524ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar - Tobacco Kona Burst","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted at the intersection of comfort, rich sound and high-level performance, the Next Generation Builder's Edition 524ce adds an exciting new flavor of acoustic inspiration to our collection of player-focused guitars. This thoughtfully contoured Grand Auditorium sports a beveled armrest, beveled cutaway and chamfered edges, adding up to a remarkably comfortable, easy-playing feel for any style. Tonally, solid mahogany paired with back and sides of responsibly sourced Shamel ash combine for a warm, focused midrange sound that includes a touch of natural compression from the hardwood top to smooth out the attack, while the scalloped V-Class bracing inside strategically improves top vibration for an even richer, warmer, more powerful response. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers are sure to appreciate the adjustability of the new Action Control Neck and the intuitive controls of our new Claria electronics, all part of the Next Generation design philosophy. Visual details include a single-ring Italian acrylic rosette, Compass inlays, antique chrome Gotoh 510 tuners, a firestripe pickguard, and a glossy Kona Burst finish with a satin-finished neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eng\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"eng\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany top serves up warm, focused midrange voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalloped V-Class bracing dials up more volume, sustain and warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction Control Neck improves resonance and microadjustability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfort-enhancing contours deliver a relaxed, seamless feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Claria electronics and deluxe hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Auditorium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis flagship shape offers comfort and cross-genre utility, with a clear, balanced tone suited for both fingerstyle and strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamel Ash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from city trees in need of removal, Shamel ash produces midrange power and balance comparable to Honduran mahogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Control Neck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilding on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike koa, mahogany produces a midrange-focused voice with strong fundamentals and controlled overtones. 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