Head to head
Taylor 324e vs Taylor 814ce-N
The verdict
The Taylor 324e and Taylor 814ce-N are closely matched overall — 59 to 61 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Taylor 324e wins on
- Lower price ($2,699 vs $3,999)
Taylor 814ce-N wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | 324e | 814ce-N |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 61 |
| Build | 61 | 61 |
| Playability | 64 | 68 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 50 | 51 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 324e | 814ce-N |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Taylor | Taylor |
| Type | Acoustic-Electric | Acoustic-Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Indian Rosewood |
| Neck wood | Tropical Mahogany | Tropical Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Expression System® 2 | ES-N® |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $2,699 | $3,999 |
| Armrest | No | No |
| Back And Sides | Mahogany | Indian Rosewood |
| Back Configuration | 2-piece No Wedge | 2-piece No Wedge |
| Back Side Finish | Satin | Gloss 4.5 |
| Body Binding | Black | Maple |
| Bracing System | V-Class Bracing | — |
| Bridge | Ebony | Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | Ebony | — |
| Controls | Expression System® 2 | ES-N® |
| Cutaway | Non-cutaway | Venetian Cutaway |
| Fretboard Binding | Black | Maple |
| Fretboard inlay | Small Diamonds | Element |
| Neck Finish | Satin | Satin |
| Nut Saddle | Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle | Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle |
| Orientation | Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Peghead Binding | None | None |
| Peghead Finish | Satin | Gloss |
| Peghead Inlay | None | None |
| Peghead Type | Standard | Slot Head |
| Pickguard | Black | None |
| Scale length | 25-1/2" | 25-1/2" |
| Top Finish | Satin | Gloss 4.5 |
| Top wood | Mahogany | Spruce |
| Tuners | Satin Black | Classical Nickel |