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Classic mahogany tone with modern balance
Mahogany has long been valued for its warm, direct sound, and the 322e leans fully into that tradition. Using solid mahogany for the top, back, and sides gives the guitar a focused midrange and controlled low end, with a clear but never sharp high end.
This balanced response helps chords sound cohesive and single notes stay defined. Mahogany is also known for its articulate nature, which suits players who rely on touch and dynamics to shape their sound rather than sheer volume.
Grand Concert body for control and comfort
The Grand Concert body shape keeps the instrument compact and comfortable without sacrificing musical depth. Its smaller outline sits easily against the body, making it a natural fit for seated playing and longer sessions.
Sonically, the reduced body size helps maintain a tight, controlled voice that records cleanly and translates well through amplification. This makes the 322e a strong option for home studios, acoustic sets, and detailed fingerstyle arrangements where note separation is key.
V Class bracing for improved sustain and clarity
Inside the guitar, Taylor’s V Class bracing works to improve both sustain and overall tonal balance. Notes ring out longer and more evenly, helping chords sound more in tune with themselves as they decay. This also enhances projection, giving the guitar a confident presence despite its smaller body size. The result is a sound that feels stable and composed, supporting expressive playing and making complex voicings sound clean and musical.
Player friendly neck and refined details
A short 24 7/8 inch scale length reduces string tension slightly, making fretting feel relaxed and responsive. The neck features a comfortable 1 3/4 inch nut width and a satin finish that keeps movement smooth and natural.
An ebony fretboard and bridge add durability and a touch of visual contrast, while understated gemstone inlays and black binding keep the look refined. Finished with satin black tuners and supplied in a Taylor deluxe brown hardshell case, the 322e is designed to be dependable, comfortable, and ready for regular playing at home, on stage, or in the studio.
Specifications
- Scale Length: 24-7/8"
- Bracing: V-Class Bracing
- Pickguard: Black
- Tuners: Satin Black
- Strings: Phosphor Bronze Light
- Body Width: 15"
- Nut & Saddle: Black TUSQ Nut, Micarta Saddle
- Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
- Number Of Frets: 20
- Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
- Body Length: 19 1/2"
- Body Depth: 4 3/8"
Body
- Binding Edge Treatment: Black
- Back Configuration: 2-Piece No Wedge
- Rosette Size: Three Ring
- Back/Side Finish: Satin
- Backstrap Wood: None
- Stain/Sunburst: Blackwood Stain Back/Sides, Medium Brown Stain Top/Neck, Shaded Edge Burst Top
- Armrest: No
- Top Finish: Satin
- Backstrap Finish: None
- Bridge Inlay: None
- Armrest Binding: None
- Rosette Material: Plastic
- Wedge: None
Neck
- Neck Width: 1-3/4"
- Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: Black
- Type Of Neck Joint: Scarf
- Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Heel Length: 3-1/4"
- Fretboard Inlay: Gemstone, Italian Acrylic
- Heel Cap Binding: Black
- Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Satin
Peghead
- Peghead Finish: Satin
- Peghead Type: Standard
- Headstock Overlay: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Peghead Logo: Italian Acrylic
- Peghead Binding: None
- Peghead Inlay: Gemstone, Italian Acrylic
Other
- Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Fingerboard Extension: None
- Buttons: Satin Black
- Edge Trim: None
- Product Code: 322e,Mahogany/Mahogany,SEB Top-EXDEMO