Taylor Builder's Edition 524ce Mahogany / Urban Ash - Kona Burst

From the moment you lay eyes on the Taylor Builder’s Edition 524ce, you know you’re in for something extraordinary. A dusky, all-gloss Kona burst finish envelopes every inch of this Grand Auditorium guitar, giving it a smoky sophistication that mirrors its earthy, expressive voice. But don’t let the sultry looks distract you too long—this is a serious instrument crafted for players who demand both aesthetic depth and sonic nuance.

At the heart of this stunning model is a solid mahogany top, which infuses each note with a warm, midrange-rich character and a touch of natural compression—ideal for fingerstyle players and singer-songwriters who crave clarity and definition without harsh overtones. Paired with solid Urban Ash back and sides, responsibly sourced in Southern California, the 524ce offers a focused, woody tonal palette that’s articulate, balanced, and supremely musical.

As with all guitars in the Builder’s Edition series, playability is second to none. The 524ce is packed with thoughtful, performance-enhancing features: a bevelled armrest and cutaway for supreme comfort and access, chamfered body edges that feel silky against the body, and Taylor’s sleek Curve Wing bridge that lends both ergonomic and visual grace. It’s a guitar that feels like an extension of your hands from the moment you pick it up.

Under the hood, Taylor’s V-Class bracing unlocks greater sustain, improved volume, and laser-precise intonation across the fretboard—meaning your chords shimmer and your single-note lines ring truer than ever. And whether you’re playing unplugged or going through the PA, Taylor’s ES2 electronics ensure your amplified tone remains rich, transparent, and true to the instrument’s natural voice.

Topped off with Italian acrylic Compass inlays, Gotoh 510 antique chrome tuners, a firestripe pickguard, and bundled in a deluxe brown hardshell case, this guitar is a full-package experience. It’s no exaggeration to say the 524ce is a work of art—and at Musicmaker, we’ve seen plenty of masterpieces in our time.

Features

• Solid Mahogany Top – Adds warmth, midrange presence, and gentle compression for a balanced, vintage-flavoured tone.

• Urban Ash Back and Sides – Sustainably sourced, tonally rich wood offering focused clarity and controlled overtones.

• Grand Auditorium Body Shape – Versatile for fingerpicking, strumming, and everything in between.

• V-Class Bracing – Enhances sustain, volume, and pitch accuracy across all registers.

• All-Gloss Kona Burst Finish – Stunning, smoky aesthetic covering the top, back, sides, and neck.

• Bevelled Armrest & Cutaway – Luxurious comfort and full fretboard access.

• West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard – Smooth under the fingers, ethically sourced, and visually sleek.

• ES2 Electronics – Exceptional plugged-in performance with natural tone fidelity.

• Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome Tuners – High-precision tuning with an elegant vintage look.

• Firestripe Pickguard & Compass Inlay – Beautiful, signature touches that elevate the guitar’s aesthetic.

• Deluxe Taylor Hardshell Case – Durable and stylish protection for your prized instrument.

• D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Strings – Smooth feel with long-lasting tone.