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Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce
Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce
Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce
Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce
Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce
Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce
Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce
Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce
Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce
Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce

Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce

  • Electro Acoustic Guitar
Staff Pick
Chamfered body edges and armrest provide superior playing comfort
Solid mahogany top delivers a warm and compressed midrange focus
Silent satin finish reduces playing noise for studio environments
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Premium Tonewoods for Warm, Rich Character
Top: Solid Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Mahogany provides a warm mid-range focus with natural compression and clarity, ideal for expressive playing and full-bodied tone.

Back & Sides: Solid Shamel Ash (aka Urban Ash)
Shamel ash, responsibly sourced from municipalities in Southern California, adds a woody voice emphasising the fundamentals and delivering balanced overtones.
Together, these woods produce the Builder’s Edition 524ce’s signature blend of tonal warmth, articulation and refined balance.

Elegant Craftsmanship & Detailing
Every detail of the Builder’s Edition 524ce showcases high-end craftsmanship:

  • Rosette: Single-ring faux-pearl ring around the soundhole.
  • Bridge & Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony (bridge) and matching ebony pins.
  • Armrest & Edges: Bevelled armrest and chamfered body edges (no full binding) for enhanced comfort and a sleek look.
  • Pickguard: Firestripe pickguard adding visual flair.

Neck, Feel & Hardware

  • Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany, Standard Carve profile.
  • Fingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony.
  • Scale Length: 25.50″ (647.7 mm), standard Grand Auditorium size.
  • Nut Width: 1-3/4″ (44.45 mm) for a comfortable width suited to many playing styles.
  • Bracing: V-Class Bracing for increased sustain, volume and improved intonation.
  • Machine Heads: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome (with antique chrome buttons) for premium tuning stability.
  • Electronics: Taylor Expression System® 2 (ES2) pickup and preamp system for accurate amplified acoustic tone.

Protection & Case
Each Builder’s Edition 524ce ships with a deluxe Taylor hard-shell case, ensuring strong protection in transit or storage.

Specifications

Feature Description
Model Taylor Builder’s Edition 524ce
Top Solid Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Back & Sides Solid Shamel Ash (Urban Ash)
Neck Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Fingerboard West African Crelicam Ebony
Bridge West African Crelicam Ebony
Bracing V-Class Bracing
Body Shape Grand Auditorium (cutaway)
Scale Length 25.50″
Nut Width 1-3/4″
Rosette Single-Ring Faux-Pearl
Binding/Edges No full binding; chamfered edges
Armrest Bevelled armrest for comfort
Machine Heads Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome Tuners
Electronics Expression System® 2 (ES2)
Case Deluxe Taylor Hard-Shell Case

Decades of Musical Expertise

Established in 1936, Matchetts Music has spent nearly a century supporting musicians across the UK and Ireland. We are a team of passionate players and specialists who curate our inventory to ensure every instrument and accessory meets the highest standards for quality and performance.

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We understand the importance of getting your gear safely and quickly. Every high-value instrument undergoes a professional multi-point inspection and setup by our in-house technicians before it leaves our doors, so it arrives ready to play.

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Whether you need advice on a first guitar or technical support for a complex rig, our expert team is available via phone or email to provide the honest, professional guidance that has made us a trusted name for generations.

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We have a no-hassle shipping and return policy. All items are shipped the next day and tracking can be provided.

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Everything you need to know about ordering from Matchetts Music.

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Yes — Matchetts Music is an authorised dealer for many of the world's leading brands, including Fender, Taylor, Martin, and Yamaha. Every instrument and accessory we sell is 100% genuine and covered by the full manufacturer's warranty.

All high-value instruments are professionally inspected and set up by our in-house technicians before they leave our store. We want every instrument to arrive in perfect playing condition.

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