Taylor 24ce Acoustic Electric Guitar Series: (Entry-Level Grand Auditorium)Body Shape: Grand AuditoriumOrientation: Right-HandedFinish: Matte Natural Overview The Taylor 24ce delivers a full-size Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric experience at an accessible level, combining warm tone with signature Taylor playability. It features a solid neo-tropical mahogany top paired with layered sapele back and sides, producing a warm, dry tonal profile with strong midrange presence. Designed for versatility, the 24ce suits both strumming and fingerstyle playing styles, while Taylor’s voicing architecture enhances volume, sustain, and note clarity across the fretboard. A slim, heelless maple neck ensures a smooth and comfortable playing experience, making it an excellent choice for beginners and experienced players alike. Key Features Playability and ComfortGrand Auditorium body shape for versatile tone and projectionSlim Taylor neck design for smooth and easy playabilityVenetian cutaway for access to upper frets Tonewoods and ConstructionTop: Solid neo-tropical mahogany for warm, focused midrange toneBack & Sides: Layered sapele for balanced response and durabilityC-Class bracing enhances sustain, volume, and tonal consistency ElectronicsFishman Presys VT pickup system with soundhole-mounted controlsClear, natural amplified tone suitable for live performance and recording Hardware and SetupWest African Crelicam ebony fretboard and bridgeChrome tuning machines for reliable tuning stabilityIncludes Taylor gig bag for protection and portability Specifications Category Detail Number of Strings 6 Body Shape Grand Auditorium Bracing System C-Class Bracing Cutaway Type Venetian Cutaway Color Natural Top Wood Neo-Tropical Mahogany Back/Side Wood Layered Sapele Rosette Black Single Ring Body Binding None Top Finish Matte Back/Side Finish Matte Neck Wood Hard Rock Maple Fretboard West African Crelicam Ebony Neck Profile Standard Carve Fretboard Inlay Faux Pearl 4mm Dots Neck Finish Matte Nut Width 1-11/16″ Scale Length 25-1/2″ Bridge West African Crelicam Ebony Nut & Saddle White NuBone Nut, White Micarta Saddle Bridge Pins Black ABS Plastic Electronics Fishman Presys VT Tuners Chrome Strings D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.053) Case Taylor Gig Bag Orientation Right-Handed Why Choose This Guitar? The Taylor 24ce is ideal for players who want:A full-size acoustic-electric at an accessible levelWarm, midrange-focused tone with a rootsy characterComfortable playability with Taylor’s signature neck designReliable onboard electronics for live and recording use