Taylor 326ce – Shaded Edge Burst

The Taylor 326ce is a distinctive acoustic-electric guitar that marries the bold voice of Taylor's revoiced Grand Symphony body shape with an innovative design, creating a rich acoustic soundscape for players to explore. Featuring Urban Ash back and sides paired with a solid Tropical Mahogany top, the Taylor 326ce produces a punchy, midrange-rich tone that emphasizes the fundamental note, resulting in woody, warm tones that remain clear and articulate. This model includes the game-changing Soundport cutaway, which generates a wide-angle, immersive acoustic response that virtually fills any space with rich sound. The stunning Shaded Edgeburst finish, complemented by a satin sheen and Urban Sienna color treatment, enhances its dusky, rootsy vibe, making it a standout instrument with both sonic and visual appeal.

Key Features:

• Body Shape & Tonewoods: Grand Symphony body with responsibly sourced Urban Ash back/sides and a solid Tropical Mahogany top. This combination delivers a focused, punchy midrange and warm fundamental note.
• Bracing System: V-Class Bracing, a revolutionary sonic engine that enhances the guitar's volume, dramatically increases sustain, and ensures near-perfect intonation across the entire neck.
• Innovative Cutaway: Soundport Cutaway for a three-dimensional, immersive sound experience. Placed at roughly a 45-degree angle, it leverages the body's air capacity to produce a wide-angle acoustic response for the player and listener.
• Electronics: Expression System 2 (ES2) pickup system for a natural-sounding amplified tone. This breakthrough behind-the-saddle design captures the guitar's dynamic properties with fidelity.
• Neck & Fretboard: Tropical Mahogany neck and West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard. The neck provides stability and comfort, while the ebony offers a smooth, precise playing surface.
• Aesthetics & Finish: Shaded Edgeburst finish over an Urban Sienna color treatment, all under a 5-mil satin finish. Visual details include black binding, a three-ring black rosette, and Italian acrylic Gemstone inlays.
• Scale Length: 24-7/8" for optimal string tension and ease of playability, especially on a Grand Symphony body size.
• Nut Width: 1-3/4" (44.45 mm) for a comfortable and precise playing feel.
• Hardware: Capped off with Satin Black Tuners and a Black Tusq Nut with a Micarta Saddle.
• Case: Included Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Case for secure transport and protection.

Built with Taylor’s signature ergonomic design and the unparalleled architecture of V-Class bracing, the Taylor 326ce offers a rich blend of innovation, comfort, and seasoned tone. Combining the focused clarity and sustain of V-Class with the bold, midrange-forward voice of Urban Ash and Mahogany, this instrument exemplifies the craftsmanship and workhorse utility that set the Taylor 300 Series apart. With its immersive Soundport and refined aesthetic, the Taylor 326ce redefines what a Grand Symphony can be, delivering a truly unique and expressive musical experience.

Why buy from Ernie Williamson Music?

Ernie Williamson Music is a full-line music store offering sales, service, rentals and the best lesson programs in the area. We are a "Best of the Ozarks" award winner, ranked in the top 100 music stores in the US, the number one Taylor Guitar dealer in Missouri, and a top 20 Taylor Guitar dealer in the US. We're a locally owned store with friendly, knowledgeable staff—but we make sure our prices compete with the big box stores. Whether you shop online or come by one of our four regional locations, you'll get excellent service, quality gear, and low prices.