Taylor 322e Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Shaded Edge Burst

Description

The Taylor 322e Grand Concert delivers Taylor´s famous playability, intonation and tone with everything you need and nothing you don´t. Taylor´s Grand Concert is slightly smaller that its Grand Auditorium and yields controlled overtones, so the sound won´t occupy a lot of sonic space. This is often a key consideration when other instruments are in the mix, such as in a performance or recording environment, and it allows the guitar to be heard more clearly. It´s perfect for fingerstyle players and light strummers, though flatpickers are known to enjoy its tonal character too. Its intimate size makes it lap/couch-friendly, and a great fit for players who find smaller instruments more physically comfortable. A tropical mahogany top and body have a huge impact on the sound of the guitar, providing a meaty midrange without a lot of ringing overtones. It responds well to players with a strong attack who like dry, earthy, lo-fi sounds, and has a natural compression that smooths out strumming and picking technique.

The 322e is also equipped with the Expression System 2, a revolutionary pickup system design that delivers innovative acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. Because the pickup doesn´t sit under the saddle, the bottom of the saddle comes in full contact with the bridge, allowing all the nuance of the guitar´s tone to come through clearly whether playing acousticly or plugged-in. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your guitar. The Taylor Expression System 2 operates through a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment and easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls.

Features

• Solid mahogany top and body
• Mahogany neck with Standard Taylor profile
• West African ebony fingerboard and bridge
• Expression System 2 behind the saddle transducer

Specs

Body

• Body type: Grand Concert/OO Non-Cutaway
• Top wood: Solid Mahogany
• Back & sides: Solid Mahogany
• Bracing pattern: V-Class
• Body finish: Satin

Neck

• Neck shape: Standard Taylor
• Nut width: 1.75"
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Neck wood: Mahogany
• Scale length: 24.86"
• Number of frets: 20
• Neck finish: Satin
• Bridge: African ebony
• Saddle & nut: Micarta/graphite

Electronics

• Pickup/preamp: Expression System 2 behind-the-saddle transducer with Adjustable Sensors

Other

• Tuning machines: Taylor black tuners
• Orientation: Right-handed
• Number of strings: 6 String
• Case: Hardshell Case
• Country of origin: United States