Taylor Next Generation Builder's Edition 524ce, Ebony Fingerboard, Kona Burst

~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~ 

Crafted at the intersection of comfort, rich sound and high-level performance, the Next Generation Builder's Edition 524ce adds an exciting new flavor of acoustic inspiration to Taylor's collection of player-focused guitars. This thoughtfully contoured Grand Auditorium sports a beveled armrest, beveled cutaway and chamfered edges, adding up to a remarkably comfortable, easy-playing feel for any style. Tonally, solid mahogany paired with back and sides of responsibly sourced Shamel ash combine for a warm, focused midrange sound that includes a touch of natural compression from the hardwood top to smooth out the attack, while the scalloped V-Class bracing inside strategically improves top vibration for an even richer, warmer, more powerful response. Players are sure to appreciate the adjustability of the new Action Control Neck and the intuitive controls of the new Claria electronics, all part of the Next Generation design philosophy. Visual details include a single-ring Italian acrylic rosette, Compass inlays, antique chrome Gotoh 510 tuners, a firestripe pickguard, and a glossy Kona Burst finish with a satin-finished neck.

Specifications:

  • Serial #: 1206026051
  • Number Of Strings: 6 String
  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
  • Bracing System: Scalloped V-Class Bracing With Relief Rout
  • Cutaway: Beveled Cutaway
  • Electronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System
  • Case/Bag: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case
  • Top Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
  • Back/Side Wood: Shamel Ash
  • Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring
  • Back Configuration: 2-Piece No Wedge
  • Body Binding: No Binding; Chamfered Edges
  • Armrest: Bevel, Wood, Neo-Tropical Mahogany
  • Top Finish: Gloss
  • Back/Side Finish: Gloss
  • Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
  • Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Neck Profile: Standard Carve
  • Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass
  • Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Neck Finish: Satin
  • Nut Width: 1-3/4"
  • Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"
  • Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass
  • Peghead Type: Paddle
  • Peghead Binding: None
  • Peghead Finish: Satin
  • Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle
  • Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
  • Pickguard: Firestripe
  • Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome With Antique Chrome Buttons

The guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive. It comes with Taylor's Factory Warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee! It will be professionally set up and ready to play before it leaves our store.

We are proud to have been chosen as one of a select few Taylor Guitars Online Preferred Dealers!

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Next Generation Builder's Edition 524ce
Finish
  • Shaded Edgeburst
Categories
Year
  • 2025
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Top Material
  • Mahogany
Model Family
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Series
Model Sub-Family
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Sides Material
  • Ash
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Back Material
  • Ash
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Body Shape
  • Grand Auditorium
Number of Frets
  • 20

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