Quality Time With The New Taylor Builder's Edition 324ce | The most affordable Builder's Edition!
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- At the 2020 Winter NAMM Show, Taylor Guitars unveiled new guitars that expanded their existing collection of Builder's Edition guitars. In that group of new guitars was the most affordable Builder's Edition guitar to date, the new Builder's Edition 324ce. Building on the successful recipe that was first introduced with the Builder's Edition K14ce, the 324ce includes all of the ergonomic features: armrest bevel, cutaway bevel, chamfered edges, silent satin finish and more. The softened wing bridge first seen on the Grand Pacific Builder's Edition guitars is here as well. New to this guitar is a tone wood that is being utilized on a guitar for the first time, Urban Ash! This is Taylor's name for the tone wood that has been sourced from Shamel Ash that was planed in Urban environments and had to be taken down. Always looking for a way to be conservation minded with tone woods, Taylor set out to find a wood form these trees that may be suitable to guitar building. Andy Powers was impressed with this wood and so are we. The tone from the "Urban Ash" has the response of high grade mahogany, with a dry woodiness that when paired with the Mahogany top produces a wonderful ring with a dark earthy tone. Gotoh 510 tuners and Compass inlays round out the guitar that comes with a Deluxe Western Floral Hardshell case.
Jump to the Demo - 7:46
Fingerstyle - 8:41
V-Class Intonation - 10:05
Heavy Strum - 10:58
Blues - 12:07
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I just purchased one of these. It is my dream guitar. Most comfortable, natural feeling guitar I have ever played. Awesome tone. Never thought I would actually own it. Most Taylor models are brighter sounding than I prefer, but this one suits me well. Thanks for the video, love the playing and information.
Again with the "most Taylor's are too bright" comments. I can't stand that. Maybe there older guitars were but idk, none that I've played in the last 5 years since I started playing acoustic have sounded too bright to me. Maybe you just don't like spruce tops in a GA body. But I assure anyone reading this, Taylor's are very well balanced guitars, I own a 414ce R limited blacktop and it's got it all, big bottom end, slightly scooped but still great mids and the top end is just perfect and not bright in any way. I think people are just on the Taylor's are too bright bandwagon and that's it, their minds have been made up by someone who made that comment 20 years ago so it must be true. Those same people likely have never even picked up a taylor guitar to find out for themselves
@@HVACRTECH-83 Generally speaking compared to other brands Taylors are extremely bright. That's what gives them their distinct sound. I have 5 Taylors and they are all bright-sounding. 114ce-S, 214ce K DLX, 324ce Builders Edition, 414ce Special Edition, and a GS Mini.
First strum, and I was blown away!!
I would've walked away with it from the store if I would've had the money
Stunning!!!!
Same here... 'The Precious' :)
I bought a piggy bank for the sole purpose of getting this guitar
I just picked mine up and... WOW!!!! More to come!
and how do you like it after one year/
Thank you so much Chris for your videos. I would have purchased my 324BE from Alamo but I traded at my local shop and got a great deal. Keep up the good work and stay safe. Happy Holidays from Michigan!
A Taylor with warmth and bass😊
I love Taylor's innovation and R&D to find great new tonewoods. CITES may have been a blessing to us after all by forcing innovation and alternatives. I love mahogany so this is right up my alley.
About this guitar a year ago and I love it even more than the day I bought it. Warm meds and low base really fits me. it is true it is not as loud as other guitars. I slotted the bridge myself and it increased the volume and sustain at least 25%.
Excellent reviews and intro videos for acoustic guitars. Helping me make some good (or maybe bad/expensive decisions) and great investments. Thank you!
Would love a tutorial on that piece at 8:43. It's my favorite thing that you play in all these demo videos.
Me too. I would love to at least know the name of the tune so I could look it up and try to learn it, but a tutorial would be even better.
He said in another video he heard Andy Taylor play it at a Taylor presentation and it stuck in his head.
It does not have a name only Andy knows the original arrangement.
He is trying to learn more and to see if tabs are availableat least that is what I heard.😏😶
Me too, is there a way to tab it down?
Yes, please, if anybody knows what it is.
Well, I could help with the tabs...
I’ve been waiting for you guys to review this guitar! :)
I’m buying myself this guitar 324ce BE for my Birthday this year 10/27/20..... thanks Chris, I’ve rehearsed the song @ 8:43, that song sold me on the guitar....Thanks again
Same birthday as me! I’m thinking about doing the same this year
@@garyjohnston6261 You will love the tone of this guitar, I’ve used it in several recordings and videos, click on the RTB icon and look for the videos with this guitar in it, that way you can here what it sounds like, headphones recommended…..you gonna love it man…👍
Or better yet here ya go….ua-cam.com/video/2crobArbwhU/v-deo.html
Just bought this at Guitar Center for $3100. It is beautiful. The bevel really helps with my cubital tunnel which helps me play longer. Definitely smooths out my rough edges on the low end when banging out that bass. I prefer the muted nature of the Mahogany sound. And cmon, the guitar is just beautiful.
Wonderful review and playing, Chris! It seemed like you were loving the sound of this 324. It seemed like you lingered on certain notes and phrases because you were relishing the lovely tones. I want one!!
I had a 324ce a few years ago...with the hog top and blackwood back and sides, and I loved it. This one sounds "thinner" than the old school x-braced one, and although it's pretty from afar, I'm not really loving the "silent satin" finish at all. I'm a gloss guy.
This sounds good to me… but I’m with you on the gloss… if this thing was shiny it would be a no brainer! I like the look of the 814ce dlx… but that one sounds thinner to me
I bought this guitar from Alamo Music today!
Lucky man! that's a good one!
congrats on a awesome guitar
@@AlamoMusic I was just about to buy one but the others must be bad ones or mediocre ones then..lol
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!..I dont know of a better guitar from a better store..
@@joemamma4324 I read this like 3 times thinking you knew something we didn't, and then finally realized you were making a joke. I'm not a clever man.
Awesome man. Your playing sounds great and I appreciate your guitar reviews. Thanks!
Nice playing sir 🤘🏼 just treated myself to one of these. Been watching your videos all week to decide. I actually had my heart set on a martin sce 13.. But this blew me away. Absolutely sounds and feels amazing. The rolled edges on the fretboard are killer. Only thing I've found is a bit of feedback from the D string when plugged in. I'll have to get that checked. Thank you for helping me find a new acoustic. #symthonymusic in Wigan uk.
I got mine last week so happy to see this review after buying it 😂
and how do you like it after one month?
Love from India bro. You do great reviews. Very honest and without unnecessary verbosity. Keep doing great work.
Don't know about honesty hes a taylor fan boy haven't heard him say one bad thing about them and not one guitar maker is perfect. Informative maybe honest probably not.
Wish you would briefly touched on the V-class bracing so I could show this video to my electric buddy who doesn’t know much about high end acoustics and he would’ve fully understood everything this guitar has to offer because the V-class bracing is a big part of it but I’m still going to share it with him!
We have a bunch of V-class videos comparing old and new models with the different bracing. Might be helpful.
Comfortable…..finally🙌🏼
Thanks for the review Chris. Nice sounding guitar. I was hopeing someone would give a demo on this jewl. I’m interested in one now.
and did you get the 324ce builders edition?
Aside from everything said and shown in this video: damn, caps look damn good on you
no, the cap is too small for his big head!
I bought one yesterday. Love it.
and do you still love it/
7:57 Mmmmmmm!
11:38 exactly why I went with the 324CE..it can punch out BUT it's controlled unlike say the 314CE.
Another great video. Some Taylors sound too bright for me. I loved several you have profiled here. This one has nice brightness but it seems perfect for me. A great price too! I am saving for a k24ce. Will call when I pull that trigger. The Grand Pacific models are great too. I so appreciate your videos. My next guitar will be from Alamo!
Koa’s cool (I’ve got a Yamaha A4K, although my other guitars are Taylors). Ash is interesting, probably slightly less bluesy than the 322.
yeah idk why this one sounds way too bright for me, probably the urban ash 🧐
Elkana Akwila Ash is similar to mahogany in the sense that it gives off a deeper tone, not really sure where you’re hearing overly bright tones honestly, much deeper than most Taylor’s
I've got a 324e...love it! Has been a jewel for my songwriting
Trevor and Chris, How come no pick guard on a model like this? How do you like the finish? I’m really thinking about this model. Thx.
@@nr4502 I've got a pick guard on mine because it's not a Builder's Edition. The new BE's don't all have the pick guard which seems to be a trend for other guitars as well. If you play clean, do fingerstyle, or aren't hammering on your instrument it shouldn't be an issue. The finishes on ALL Taylors are incredible. Hand's down Taylor is the leader in guitars! Am I wrong? What do you guys think? @n r you will LOVE this guitar
@Trevor - thanks for finding my comment! First time I’ve ever posted but I’m very moved to do so. Issue: my dreadnought has become too damn big so started my new guitar search. Needed something smaller. Discovered Taylor and was thinking Grand Concert, but all I do is strum and it prob can’t handle it. The GA is 1/4 inch less deep than mine. Not much difference but still. I’m thinking that the lack of edges and comfort level of this guitar might be helpful. I have NEVER used a pick. Lol. I strum too loud as it is. If others play with a pic they might need a pickguard...
What is the name of that song at the 8:43 mark, heard it before, can’t remember the name....thanks
I own a 2018 324CE and I have noticed the changes to this offering...to the point now in 2021 I saw a 324CE today that has quite a few additions (arm rest bevel, bigger inlays etc.) to it and it sits at a $2999 price. I have yet to ask to play one but I have decided to check it out to see what those changes bring.
it is now $200 more expensive.
I would love to hear this next to the martin special gpc. I currently own the martin, but it has been replaced 4 times under warranty now. I still love the sound it makes when it is good. I was thinking maybe the taylor would hold up better
Beautiful sounding and looking instrument love it cheers
Purchased the guitar and loving the sound and the feel.
Sounds wonderful
This is one of my dream guitars 😍🎸
love the finish, would like to own one.
Love this guitar and love that hat. Go spurs go
How I would love to see a blind test of guitar woods to enjoy the epic failure of tone snobbery!
I want it
wow what a beauty.
I don’t know If I love that finish or not
not like any other guitar in the store. Go ahead and buy a normal guitar and be like all the others!
Can't decide between this, a J45, or an 814ce since im spening 3k +
Why no pick guard?
Really like the 1 3/4" nut. What is distance 'E' to 'e' at the saddle? I have a 2008 Martin D-28 Marquis and really love the extra wide 2 5/16" spacing for finger picking. The Taylor shown here looks to be a well designed beautiful looking/sounding guitar. I'll sick with my Marquis though.
The difference between this over a 614ce builders edition?? Why is that one 1k more than the 324 builders??
BE 614ce has Sitka Spruce top, Maple side & back, and Maple neck. BE 324ce has Mahogany top and neck, Urban Ash side & back. They are both GA shape with 25-1/2" scale length.
What's the best amplification for this guitar?
Hey Chris! could you review the new Gibson’s hummingbird heritage 1960? Thanks
i‘m currently undecided whether I want the standard 314ce mahogany oder the builders edition. I‘ve never spent that much money on anything before and I really want to be satisfied and don’t wanna regret not taking some more money in the hand.
I‘d love to try them out but its hard during lockdown in germany… any tips or a suggestion?
Love it
Sounds fantastic. But then, this guy would make my cheapo guitar sound wonderful too.
Couple things: (*Honest feedback) Played this guitar in the store here in Seattle. It felt great. It looks great. It played with a nice, easy touch. It sounded great. Did I mention it looks fantastic? ... Here's the thing though (is it just me?) The marketing of this "Urban Ash" makes me hesitate. I get it that the backstory sounds environmental and all ... but ... the story makes it sound like "Yeah, there were a bunch of these garbage trees that were rotting in an urban environment that had to be removed because they were a nuisance. We were gonna make mulch out of them but then we decided to make premium guitars out of them and charge over $3000.00." Three grand is a lot of money for me. I'd like to think that kind of investment was getting me premium materials. Even having said this, I may still pull the trigger anyway but am also considering the all Mahagony 324ce instead. I'm just being honest here, for that kind of investment the "Urban Ash" thing is causing me to hesitate.
Chris actually said he thinks Urban Ashe is a better Mahagony and prefers it . Says Urban Ash feels more forward - out there tonal-wise. Also none of these 300 series guitars should be seen as investments. They are non limited mass produced Guitars and will lose value the second they are played.
Do you guys think this guitar is okay for fingerpicking?
Where’s the review of the 326 ce with the cutaway?
BOOM!
ua-cam.com/video/Rbc69Ld80_k/v-deo.html
@@AlamoMusic Sorry I meant the new 326 ce with the soundhole cutaway....
Is it me or is it not quite as warm as 324 CE mahogany top? The notes seem to chime more.
hey chris, dee from ireland here =) i was wondering if you could answer a question about this guitar for me please? i recently bought the builders edition 324ce. it is the most beautifully constructed, and most gorgeous guitar that ive ever owned. playability is fantastic(not as good as my martin 13sce tho ;) ), but........when i plug the guitar into my desk for live gigs...it is truly the worst sound ive ever heard. thin, tinny and harsh is the only way to describe it. why would taylor make such a wonderful axe ,only for it to sound so bad when its plugged in? has anyone else had this problem? can it be fixed? please help. im a professional musician who gigs 4-5 times a week. ive saved a long time to get this, and now im so disheartened =(
looks like no one has your problem on this guitar. Better get it looked at!
What do you mean by "overtones" that are associated with rosewood vs mahogany? I'm trying to get a better understanding of different tone woods. TIA.
If you think about sounds on a guitar think of the EQ. Mahogany is kinda the compressor of tone woods giving a narrower range of tones that is better if you want the subtle feel of distinct tones. Rosewood opens up the EQ and you get this expansive sound. The best way to understand the tonewoods is to listen to them right after one another. This channel does a good job going through the paces in a consistent way. So give this a listen and then listen to a rosewood back and sides guitar.
Why don’t they offer the compound neck on every model? Argh.
how long have you been playing?
Too long.... not long enough. - McKee
Wow
Vernice Island
I wanna see 912ce review 🤩🤩🤩
It’s coming
Why so many commercials!
the way he says "really good" at 6:02, makes me think it isn't really good lol
As an owner, I can tell you that it's really good. I played it next to 912ce builders edition and my ear preferred the sound of the 324ce BE. The best description I can give is that the 912 is brighter but the 324 has a honey tone, more depth and was the clear choice for me. Plus, the 912ce BE is just too pretty for my tastes.
Is it just me or does it sound like there is less low end compared to the normal 314CE V-class?
Diseased wood still sounds ok?
I'd hate to end up with a diseased guitar, that's constantly coughing and hacking, wheezing and oozing...
Diseased wood that a homeless in the shit hole known as California probably peed on 😂
714ce or this 324ce builder's edition?
Get the Builders Edition. It has become one of my favorite guitars.
It’s $ 2999 , $400 more than the 517 builders addition doesn’t make sense
Check out the Taylor BTO worksheet. The addition of a beveled armrest alone is $1200.
Thank you for this essay.
I love this guitar but I hesitate between this "Taylor Builder's Edition 324ce" and "Taylor 524ce Walnut Limited Edition".
What is the best choice ?
advantage and default?
thank you !
jean-yves Laurencon Hi, I have a similar problem. I am between the 324ce builders edition and 524ve v bracing (2018) did you already decide and if, which one and why? Thanks
@@85roksta Hi , I finish to choice a Martin ! OMC - 28E and i happy of my choice !
Why the price still the same with urban ash ????? Wake up Mr Taylor
For less than 3K you can buy a Furch Yellow Master’s Choice which will blow the doors off of this Taylor in every respect!
Spend another 2000 and get a 914ce or 914ce ltd. Sounds mucho better in my opinion.
you would be surprised!
@@gosman949 do you own the builders edition?
@@born2push no I played it today against the mightiest of Taylors. It stayed right up there with them.
Sounds almost like my solid wood Epiphone...
what is a compound neck?
Less than 3000 dollars lol
Ok is this ash wood a scam or a special new sustainable tonewood? I guess when the robots make it it all sounds the same! I have a Taylor 614ce that had a bridge lift after only 2.5 years, so I traded it for an Eastman I also have a Larivee, never seen those brands on here.
We aren’t dealers for either but never say never. Like both brands.
The wood is legit. There are all sorts of wood that can be good tone woods, it just takes trying. There were other “urban” woods that Andy tried that weren’t suitable.
Trebly para mi terrible 😢
These are always sales job not honest reviews
$3K for a Taylor 3 series guitar? Seriously? No way. Not that I would ever buy another Taylor anyway.
What an excellent and necessary comment.
@@jace7826 would be an okay comment if he elaborated to why he dislikes Taylors.
Now it's just, as you said, unnecessary
You talk to much.. and it’s all fluff !!
I DO NOT RECOMMEND TAYLOR GUITARS!!!!!!!!!!!I BOUGHT THIS GUITAR A MONTH AGO....NO WORDS....NO RESPECT FOR THE CUSTOMER
That's a 300 dollar tone at best.
Wish I knew what you were playing about 9:00 pretty song
What's the second song you played? The one before the blues style picking pattern?
Demo song #72.... They don't really have titles. Just phrases I come up with for the most part.
I have one on layaway! But before I pull the trigger be honest is this a guitar you would buy yourself or would you save up and get something higher end like an 814?? I played the 324 and instantly fell in love before trying out something in the 3-4 grand range?
Max Allmark Personally, anything above the 400 series is diminishing returns. If you have three grand, this is absolutely the guitar I’d recommend if you want a Taylor. Then again, you can’t go wrong with anything in the 300 or 400 series.
Thanks I ended up getting the 324 BE I love it and looks even better then in the pictures and videos!
DID I WIN IT?
Yadda yadda yadda. The first half of this vid is unnecessary, and the guitar sounds no better than my standard 2013 314ce.
Jerry6750 you’re probably new here, but i love this channel bcz its so informative and not boring
you can't tell with compressed UA-cam sound. go to your Taylor shop and you will see this blows your 314ce 2013 away!