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Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce
Taylor
1 In stock
Electro Acoustic Guitar
Taylor
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:
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Rosette: Single-ring faux-pearl ring around the soundhole.
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Bridge & Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony (bridge) and matching ebony pins.
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Armrest & Edges: Bevelled armrest and chamfered body edges (no full binding) for enhanced comfort and a sleek look.
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Pickguard: Firestripe pickguard adding visual flair.
Neck, Feel & Hardware
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Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany, Standard Carve profile.
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Fingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony.
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Scale Length: 25.50″ (647.7 mm), standard Grand Auditorium size.
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Nut Width: 1-3/4″ (44.45 mm) for a comfortable width suited to many playing styles.
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Bracing: V-Class Bracing for increased sustain, volume and improved intonation.
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Machine Heads: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome (with antique chrome buttons) for premium tuning stability.
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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 |
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| 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 |
UK Shipping
UK postage is free on most items, excluding pianos, digital pianos and double basses which we will quote on an individual basis.
We send smaller items via Royal Mail and larger items via a carrier. We will e-mail you when your order has been shipped. Orders usually take 2-3 working days.
ROI Shipping
Delivery to Ireland is free on items over £179, excluding pianos, digital pianos and double basses which we will quote on an individual basis. For delivery of items under £179, the cost is £10.
International Shipping
We are happy to give a quote for international shipping. Email info@matchettsmusic.com or phone us on +44 (0) 28 9032 6695 for a price.
Piano Shipping
Due to the size and weight of pianos and digital pianos, we have to quote for delivery on an individual basis, Email us at info@matchettsmusic.com or phone us on 028 9032 6695 for a quote.
Returns Policy
You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.
Your item must be in the original packaging, and have the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please note that gift vouchers are not eligible for refunds.
Refunds
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received it, inspected it and processed the returned item.
If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card (or original method of payment). You will receive the credit within a certain amount of days, depending on your card issuer’s policies.
Return Shipping
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item.
Queries
For any delivery questions or queries, send us an email at info@matchettsmusic.com, or call us on 028 9032 6695.
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