The Builder’s Edition 652ce is comfortable from them. Conservation, creativity and music
to play sitting or standing. The beveled body become one in the 324ce priced at $2,999. The
edges feel like a higher end instrument should 912ce is available in natural or Wild Honey Burst
as does the satin finish, beveled armrest and finishes and has similar attributes to the 652ce
cutaway. The sides and back are flamed and with a Grand Concert body. It differentiates with
eye catching. When played acoustically I found Indian rosewood back and sides with a Lutz
the 652ce to be much fuller and warmer that spruce top. The 912ce is a player’s dream with
most 12s’ that I have owned and played. The all of the rounded edges in just the right places,
ES-2 electronics work great for dialing in your fast neck and even notes priced at $5,299.
sound through an amplifier or direct to PA as Andy Powers and the Taylor team are utilizing
most of us do when playing worship music. the Builder’s Edition line to expand acoustic
The street price on this Taylor Builder’s Edition horizons that musicians can use.
652ce is $4,199, but keep in mind that it is
built by the top craftsman at Taylor and has the
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V-Class Bracing.
From a boutique builder, an acoustic guitar with
these features would command a much higher
price. I was stunned by how loud, full and even
the tonality was in such a small packaged
body! The next new addition to this series is
the Builder’s Edition 816ce. This guitar has
the larger Grand Symphony body with Indian
rosewood back and sides and a Lutz spruce
top. I am a fan of the soundport cutaway which
allows another mic-ing position for studio work
and looks stunning. It is available for $3,999.
The Builder’s Edition 324ce is a testament to
environmental responsibility by the Taylor guitar
company. The one that I played was made from
Urban ash and is part of a new partnership with
West Coast Arborists, Inc. Taylor is essentially
repurposing wood that would other wise be
thrown away in cities where trees are being
removed or cut down and building guitars
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