Electro acoustic guitar, Grand-Symphony, V-class bracing, Soundport cutaway, mahogany top, Urban-Ash body, Expression System 2, including case.
The Taylor 326ce at a glance:
Grand symphony size electro-acoustic acoustic guitar.
Full solid construction with mahogany top and urban ash body
V-Class bracing and soundport cutaway with additional soundhole
Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and acrylic Gemstone inlays
Micarta bridge inlay and 44,45 mm wide nut made of Black-Graphite
Taylor Expression System 2 with volume, bass and treble controls
Matte black die-cast tuners and corresponding strap pin
Taylor case included
With the new Taylor 326ce, the Californian manufacturer presents an exceptional Grand Symphony Western guitar with quite a few innovations and exciting features. The construction of the bulbous instrument consists of a mahogany top, which produces warm midrange frequencies and an urban ash body, which not only stands for ecological sustainability but also imbues the entire sound with soft basses. and to generate an almost attack, the manufacturer relies on its most recently designed V-Class bracing, which allows a two-dimensional vibration behaviour of the top and, in conjunction with a bridge inlay made of Micarta and a saddle made of Black Graphite, guarantees clean intonation even in the higher registers. Another innovation is the eye-catching Soundport cutaway, which offers the player a new kind of sound experience thanks to an additional sound hole and also perfect access to all 20 frets. A flat mahogany neck with an ebony fretboard provides the necessary playability and, thanks to a nut width of 44.45 mm and a scale length of 632 mm, contains enough space to easily master even complex fingering patterns. In addition, the guitar is equipped with a Taylor Expression System 2, which also amplifies the acoustic tone in a very natural way. The scope of delivery includes a sturdy Taylor moulded case.
A prime example of ecological sustainability and versatile sound experiences.
Taylor - The epitome of fine quality
As one of the largest guitar manufacturers, Taylor is truly an authority in the production of first-class instruments. Thus, professional manufacturing by skilled crafts men results in the very finest products for life, whose value is always maintained - or even increased! This is due in equal part to exquisite tonewoods, which do not warp due to long storage and selected quality and as a result can hardly be surpassed in terms of high quality. Only spruce, mahogany, cedar or Koa of proven quality are used for the tops. By the way, careful production in combination with the best materials does not only apply to guitars. Guitar bags and all accessoriesare also of first-class quality. Finally, a conscientious final inspection does not let even the smallest defects pass and ensures absolutely flawless guitars even before shipment.
And that's not all: Taylor also attaches great importance to environmentally conscious actions.
Ebony & Koa: Sustainability at Taylor Guitars
Uncontrolled clearing of forests and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species, which can no longer regenerate due to the high pace of mining. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at Taylor Guitars.
Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon
Because ebony's hard, supple texture makes it particularly finger-friendly, it has long been the preferred choice for making fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock rests, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, high demand and a thriving black market outstripped stocks, landing ebony on the Red List of Endangered Species in 1994. Moreover, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. In order to protect the forests, Taylor has thus been working since 2011 with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé in Cameroon to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products.
"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor
In video: Taylor Guitars - "The State of ebony"
Siglo Tonewoods Project
Koa acacia populations have also suffered severe losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry as well as overexploitation led to a decline that can only be stopped by proactive action and reforestation. Therefore, Taylor Guitars together with Pacific Rim Tonewoods founded the Siglo Tonewoods project, which aims to rebuild the Hawaiian virgin forest. This is a large cultivation area for koa acacia and other species, which allows the use of koa wood on a controlled scale.
