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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 our 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 our 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.

SPECS:

HIGHLIGHTS:
Shape: Grand Auditorium
Number of Strings: 6
Weight: 4.85 lbs
Bracing: Scalloped V-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
Cutaway: Beveled
Color: Kona Burst Back / Sides, Natural Top
Electronics: Claria Acoustic Pickup System
Case: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case

BODY:
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: Beveled Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Top Finish: Gloss
Back/Side Finish: Gloss

NECK:
Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Profile: Standard Carve
Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass
Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Finish: Satin

PEGHEAD:
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Peghead Veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Peghead Inlay: Faux Pearl Compass
Peghead Type: Paddle
Peghead Binding: None
Peghead Finish: Satin

OTHER:
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
Nut and Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, White Micarta Saddle
Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
Pickguard: Firestripe
Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Gold with Antique Gold Buttons
Strap Pin: Black
End Pin: Black