Taylor 324ce VS 322ce: What is the difference between the two?
The body shape
The main difference (one of the only differences) between these two guitars is the body shape, where the 324ce is a Grand Auditorium and the 322ce is a Grand Concert. This gives the 322ce more of a focused tone and a little less string tension, though it's very hard to hear the difference.
In Taylor acoustics, the numbering convention tells you a lot about the guitar. With the 324, for example, each number means the following:
- Three: Taylor series number
- Two: Top tonewood (Mahogany)
- Four: Body shape (Grand Auditorium)
You'll notice the body shape number (the third digit) is different in the 322ce. This signifies the Grand Concert body shape.
This is one of the only discernable differences between these two guitars.
- Taylor 324ce: Grand Auditorium body
- Taylor 322ce: Grand Concert body shape
The numbers always just seem like numbers, but in guitar models they mean something.
Note that we did not address the 324ce Builder's Edition in this article.
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322ce and 324ce Comparison Table with Other Acoustics
Below we have a comparison table for these two guitars and a couple similar acoustics in the same price range. You can add more acoustics to compare below the table.
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Guitar | Name | Rate | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor 324ce | n/a | |
 | Taylor 322ce | n/a | |
 | Martin D-28E (Modern Deluxe) | n/a | |
 | Taylor 724ce | n/a |
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What are the tone/sound differences?
The Grand Concert body shape narrows the focus of the 322ce's tone, but the difference is very subtle and subjective. Both are all Mahogany, so they're darker than the typical Taylor. To my ear, there might be a little more midrange projected in the 322ce. But I often say, we don't need to split too many hairs on these guitars. They sound similar, and equally fantastic.
Detailed Spec Sheet
Body type and scale length are the only significant differences we can see, and even the scale length is negligible. I'm not sure what the difference is between Taylor and "Taylor closed gear" tuners, though it might have something to do with the different headstock design we've seen on some of the 322s.
 | 324ce | 322ce |
|---|---|---|
Body type | 324ce Grand Auditorium | Grand Concert |
Finish | Satin | Satin |
Top wood | Solid Tropical Mahogany | Solid Tropical Mahogany |
Back and sides | Solid Tropical Mahogany | Solid Tropical Mahogany |
Body bracing | V Class | V Class |
Binding | Black | Black/White |
Neck Wood | Tropical Mahogany | Tropical Mahogany |
Neck Shape | Not listed (assuming Standard) | Standard |
Radius | 15" | 15" |
Fingerboard material | West African Ebony | Ebony |
Fret inlays | Gemstones | Gemstones |
Number of frets | 20 | 20 |
Scale length | 25.5" | 24.875" |
Tuning machines | Taylor | Taylor Closed Gear |
Bridge material | West African Ebony | Ebony |
Nut width | 1.75" | 1.75" |
Electronics | Taylor ES-2 expression system | Taylor ES-2 expression system |
Case Included | Yes, Hardshell case | Yes, Hardshell case |
Heh? I must be missing something.
Price Comparison
This section gives you live pricing for both the 324ce and 322ce from multiple popular vendors. It updates whenever you refresh the page, so you're getting the most up-to-date numbers.
Price updated Sun, December 03rd, 2023.
Note: Keep in mind that this price guide does not include the 324ce Builder's Edition, which is more expensive. Be careful not to get the two mixed up.
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Wrapping Up
When we published this page, the price of these two guitars was roughly the same. Moreover, the tone was really similar. Any difference you might hear in the sound is pretty subjective and completely up to your ear.
Maybe you like one better than the other, or maybe it's a coin flip.
To me, it's a coin flip.
If you disagree with me or have questions about this comparison, feel free to reach out via the comments section below.
Thanks for hanging out.
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