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326ce (2020) (Discontinued)
Mahogany Top | Mahogany Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Soundport Cutaway
Mahogany Top | Mahogany Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | West... More
Series:
300
UPC: #00887766112211
Note: Each guitar has unique visual traits due to differences in wood grain. Guitars ordered through this website or found in stores may feature minor visual variations from the ones pictured here.
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Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Estuche rígido deluxe incluido
Protective and durable Deluxe Hardshell Case included at no extra charge.
Estuche protector rígido deluxe y duradero incluido sin cargo adicional.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Garantía de por vida con registro
Factory Expert Service & Support
Servicio y Soporte Técnico de Fábrica
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
Expertos en servicio al cliente de fábrica capacitados para ayudarte a aprovechar al máximo tu guitarra.
Overview
- All-solid mahogany body for warm midrange response
- Soundport cutaway generates hi-fi, immersive tone
- V-Class bracing delivers more volume, longer sustain
- Grand Symphony body serves up big, surround-sound voice
- Ships with deluxe hardshell case and ES2 electronics
Overview
326ce (2020)
With its generous contours and innovative soundport cutaway, the Grand Symphony body shape represents Taylor's envelope-pushing design philosophy. This 326ce from the 300 Series delivers on the immersive, high-fidelity promise of the Grand Symphony shape, utilizing all-solid mahogany back, sides and top and V-Class bracing to serve up a rich, room-filling sound that retains mahogany's warmth and focus. That orchestral response makes the 326ce a great choice for everything from accompanying other instruments to recording to shining solo under the stage lights. If you're ready for an entirely new acoustic guitar playing experience, the 326ce is for you.
Features
Mahogany
A midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Soundport Cutaway
Featured exclusively on Taylor Grand Symphony guitars, the soundport cutaway offers all the accessibility and comfort of a traditional cutaway while helping the guitar produce a more immersive, high-fidelity sound.
V-Class Bracing
Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.
Specifications
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Orientation Right Handed
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Bracing System V-Class Bracing
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Cutaway Soundport Cutaway
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Electronics Expression System® 2
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
21 questions
Neck size 1 11/16 available?
Sorry, no. This one is only available with the 1 3/4" nut width.
Does this come with a strap?
No.
Does it come with both strap buttons installed? Also, where is the amp plugin? Does the guitar by itself come with a strap?
It has a strap pin at the heel of the neck. The strap button/output jack is at the tail end of the guitar. it does not include a strap.
Can this be built with a beveled armrest?
Sorry, no.
Why was this discontiued?
The 326ce has not been discontinued <a href="https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/326ce" target="_blank">https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/326ce</a>
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What is the nut width?
1 3/4"
Which strings are most recommended?
Light gauge 12-53
can you get it without the sound port ..no cutaway?
Sorry, no.
Is it possible to modify a model with a different finish?
No
What size fret are on my 326CE serial number 1211030101?
Medium Jumbo frets .080 wide x .043 tall
Do guitars in the 300 series have real ebony fretboards and bridges?
Yes, all guitars in the 300 series have genuine West African Crelicam ebony fretboards and bridges.
As a top wood, how does spruce sound vs. mahogany?
Aside from the difference in appearance, both wood types are extremely musical. Spruce is lighter in weight and has a broader dynamic range with pleasing overtones. A mahogany top is slightly denser and heavier which translates into a natural compression effect that smoothes out the attack, producing a more focused voice with fewer overtones.
Where are these guitars built?
303 series models are made in our factory in San Diego, California, USA.
Are 300 series guitars all solid wood?
Yes - all 300 series models are solid wood construction.
What case do these come with?
All 300 series models ship in a deluxe brown hard shell case made by Taylor for optimal fit and protection.
Does this guitar come with V-Class bracing?
Yes, it comes with our V-Class bracing architecture.
Is this available as a left-handed version?
Yes, it is available in a left-handed version.
Is this guitar available as a 14-fret model?
No, this is purpose-built for the neck and body to connect at the 12th fret. This makes for a compact feel that's rare in a 12-string guitar. The tone that results from the placement of the bridge in the guitar's lower bout is advantageous as well.
What makes a 12-fret guitar different?
A 12-fret guitar makes for a more compact playing framework. It combines the lap-friendly Grand Concert body with the slightly condensed fret spacing of the 24-7/8" scale length and the shorter 12-fret-to-the-neck construction. This makes a slinkier "handfeel" and easier fretting as you move up the fretboard. There's a surprising amount of tonal power and midrange warmth from the bridge sitting back a little farther on the lower bout. Also, the slotted headstock creates a more acute string angle over the nut. Because this puts a little more downward pressure on the nut, it'll feel a little more precise to your fretting hand. Notes won't bend quite as easily closer to the nut.
What's the difference between the Grand Concert and the Grand Auditorium?
The Grand Concert is considered a small-body guitar. It has an articulate voice with top-end chime and controlled overtones. Its intimate size is lap/couch friendly. The Grand Auditorium is a medium-size guitar and Taylor’s most versatile body shape. It's known for its balanced blend of warmth, clarity and sustain with a well-defined midrange.
Is this guitar solid wood?
Yes - just like all our US-made instruments, these are constructed from all-solid woods.
Reviews
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings
My dream come true
This is my 5th Taylor. I first played the 816ce at NAMM in 2020. I fell instantly in love. It was awesome. Went home and plotted for 4 years. I wanted a different voice from my 414ce. When I first saw a 326 in a store in Danville, Ca, I immediately knew it was the one. 3 weeks ago I walked into Skips music in Sacramento , sat down with it for 20 minutes, walked over to the man who was helping me and said “ this one goes home with me, today. I always name my guitars, so I asked my lovely wife “ What should I name him”? She, without a moments hesitation said Shenandoah. And so he is….. and I can’t put him down.!
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- I've played for many years
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- I'm a professional musician
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- Mostly acoustic player
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- I play both acoustic and electric
I love it.
Purchased in jan.2024, waited three months to write this.
First what I fell in love with is its tone. Second, was the feel of the fret board and shape of the neck. This is where I determine mostly the feel. how my hand feel slidings the neck back and forth. Third the colors of the rich mahogany. The strings on it was D addiro so replaced with same. I play atleast once a day, if not three times. I am not an aertist, nor performer. I just enjoy music, and playing music. I am not a fan of D addrio strings, so i believe I will try to find another kind. Like I said though, I am impressed with he sound.
what I do not like, is the cut out that originally peeked my interest. it needs deeper. If you are grabbing the 15th fret, or higher..actually i would say 14th, it becomes clumber some and out of reach.
I started looking for a guitar to buy, and took a year and half to settle on this and i am glad I bought. The other I was looking at was anarchtop gretsch. I feel I made the right choice, but proabaly would have not went with the beveled hole, but stick with the mahogany body.
I own many guitars. This is the first I ever bought brand new.
I use Dunlop polishing cream, but wish I knew a better cream for this type finish.
THEY NEVER TELL THE BEST POLISHING for maintence of their woods.. WHY IS THAT?
First what I fell in love with is its tone. Second, was the feel of the fret board and shape of the neck. This is where I determine mostly the feel. how my hand feel slidings the neck back and forth. Third the colors of the rich mahogany. The strings on it was D addiro so replaced with same. I play atleast once a day, if not three times. I am not an aertist, nor performer. I just enjoy music, and playing music. I am not a fan of D addrio strings, so i believe I will try to find another kind. Like I said though, I am impressed with he sound.
what I do not like, is the cut out that originally peeked my interest. it needs deeper. If you are grabbing the 15th fret, or higher..actually i would say 14th, it becomes clumber some and out of reach.
I started looking for a guitar to buy, and took a year and half to settle on this and i am glad I bought. The other I was looking at was anarchtop gretsch. I feel I made the right choice, but proabaly would have not went with the beveled hole, but stick with the mahogany body.
I own many guitars. This is the first I ever bought brand new.
I use Dunlop polishing cream, but wish I knew a better cream for this type finish.
THEY NEVER TELL THE BEST POLISHING for maintence of their woods.. WHY IS THAT?
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
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- I've been playing for a while now
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- Mostly acoustic player
We're glad to hear you are enjoying your 326ce! Thanks for the nice review. Being that this is a satin finish, there is no need for polish. We offer a nice satin cleaner that works great. You can also dilute a few drops of mild dish soap into about 16oz of water and apply with a micro fiber cloth and wipe clean.
Dream come true
Just received this for my 50th birthday and it has been a dream of mine to own a Taylor someday. I can't believe how full the sound is and the extra hole allows for a rounder sound than any other guitar I have played. Action is low and easy and I am extremely excited to finally have my own Taylor. I am a family room player and this is a great introduction to the Taylor line with a little more class and pizazz
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- Home/Recreational
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- I've played for many years
Wonderful sounding main guitar
Great sound from an easy to play instrument! Overall feel is outstanding, and the 2nd sound hole adds the right amount of extra feel to the wood tones.
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- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I'm fairly new but have some experience
Blind faith decision
I had to order this guitar without ever playing one. Even a Taylor dealer in NYC, which is 2.5 hrs away didn’t have one in stock. I have played more expensive models but found little difference in actual tone and playability. I ordered it through Musician’s Friend and they assured me I could return it if I found it was not the guitar I was looking for. It turned out to be a good decision. It has the warm tone of mahogany and the neck shape and size makes it easy to play. It has become my “go to” guitar.
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- Home/Recreational
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- Stage/Live Performance
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- I've played for many years
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- Mostly acoustic player
Thanks, Jerry. Glad to hear you're loving your new Taylor!
326ce - Stunning to Hear and See
Recently purchased a 326ce from my local shop and couldn't be happier with it. It's as incredible sounding as it is looking and that says a lot. The soundport adds a new dimension to the sound and shines when you play unplugged. Hell, it even shines when it's just sitting in a stand - it's gorgeous.
The thing I love most about this guitar is that it brings so many premium features together in one of their more affordable ranges. It's not lacking in beauty and attention to detail, but it has the things I want, and lacks the things I don't need to improve my play.
This guitar also represents, to me, a modern take on the acoustic guitar which has remained largely unchanged for so long. It takes incredible skill and courage to innovate within a community which cherishes tradition as much as acoustic guitarists. Taylor nails it time and time again because their innovations are function-first and they address aspects of the traditional guitar design that could be better. They aren't doing it to just be different, they are doing it to really move the ball down the field in acoustic guitar design in meaningful ways.
Rapid fire: Scale length is awesome. Love the playability, as always with Taylor. Case is top notch and beautiful. Tuners work great and love the all black look. The light strings are easy on the hands for longer playing sessions. ES2 pickups - you know them, you love them. Italian acrylic inlays are very tastefully done.
I play light fingerstyle and feel this guitar works perfect for me. As great as I feel it is, try it for yourself and see if it's the right fit for you too.
The thing I love most about this guitar is that it brings so many premium features together in one of their more affordable ranges. It's not lacking in beauty and attention to detail, but it has the things I want, and lacks the things I don't need to improve my play.
This guitar also represents, to me, a modern take on the acoustic guitar which has remained largely unchanged for so long. It takes incredible skill and courage to innovate within a community which cherishes tradition as much as acoustic guitarists. Taylor nails it time and time again because their innovations are function-first and they address aspects of the traditional guitar design that could be better. They aren't doing it to just be different, they are doing it to really move the ball down the field in acoustic guitar design in meaningful ways.
Rapid fire: Scale length is awesome. Love the playability, as always with Taylor. Case is top notch and beautiful. Tuners work great and love the all black look. The light strings are easy on the hands for longer playing sessions. ES2 pickups - you know them, you love them. Italian acrylic inlays are very tastefully done.
I play light fingerstyle and feel this guitar works perfect for me. As great as I feel it is, try it for yourself and see if it's the right fit for you too.
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- Home/Recreational
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- I'm fairly new but have some experience
So Close to Perfect
The 326ce is a beautiful guitar with a lovely voice. It holds a tuning well, and sounds great unplugged or through a sound system. The only issues that kept me from giving it a five star rating were: 1. The factory action seems (in my opinion) a tad high - making it a bit tougher to play than I would have expected. 2. The non-cutaway back (which gives it a fuller sound) makes it more difficult to play high notes/chords past the 12th fret. Other than that, I highly recommend this lovely guitar!
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- Studio/Recording
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- I've played for many years
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- I'm a professional musician
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- Mostly acoustic player
326ce Is Phenomenal
My new 326ce is phenomenal. Best acoustic I've ever played, hands down.
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- I've played for many years
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- Mostly acoustic player
Taylor 326ce
This Taylor 326ce has a superb mid to low end range and beautiful tone. I bought this guitar for studio recording and have not been disappointed with how well it plays and feels, while always staying in tune. I am a self taught acoustic guitar player and mainly a drummer but would recommend this guitar highly. I also own a Taylor Big Baby, 2 GS mini
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- Studio/Recording
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- I've been playing for a while now
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- Mostly acoustic player
Great guitar - thoroughly recommend it.
Great guitar - really enjoying it. It looks beautiful but also the tone is so clear and precise. Scale length makes it easy to play and it’s a comfortable size to play. Thoroughly recommend it
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- Home/Recreational
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- I've played for many years
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- I play both acoustic and electric
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First Taylor at 69, 326CE
Beautiful workmanship, love innovative design and looks, bright and full sound with nice sustain.
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- Home/Recreational
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- I've been playing for a while now
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- Mostly acoustic player
Everything I hoped it would be!
I bought this guitar to be a compliment to my 816 ce BE. I wanted the same guitar design in mahogany to have the 2 sound profiles to work with. This guitar is as wonderful to play and as sonically powerful as the 816 but with a more focused sound compared to the more harmonically complex 816. The two are an amazing pair!
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- Home/Recreational
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- Studio/Recording
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- Stage/Live Performance
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- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- I'm a professional musician
- Describe Yourself
- Mostly acoustic player
Am very happy with the guitar. Great sound and well playable. Very nice.
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- I play both acoustic and electric
Unique sound
Great instrument with a unique sound. The playing experience is excellent.
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- I've played for many years
Fantastic
Fantastic guitar, I really enjoy it, and the sound is great.
I'm recording some own song and the Quality is incredible.
I'm recording some own song and the Quality is incredible.
Hi Daniel,
Glad to hear you're loving your new 326ce! We've heard from lots of recording professionals who love how the Taylor sound places itself nicely in the mix when recording.
Glad to hear you're loving your new 326ce! We've heard from lots of recording professionals who love how the Taylor sound places itself nicely in the mix when recording.
Thoroughly recommend this guitar.
Excellent guitar - really pleased with it. A really comfortable size, beautiful clarity of tone and so easy to play………mahogany looks great as well.
Bought it from GuitarGuitar in Glasgow - this is the second Taylor I’ve bought from them and service was second to none as always
Bought it from GuitarGuitar in Glasgow - this is the second Taylor I’ve bought from them and service was second to none as always