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08-03-2020, 10:49 PM
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Taylor 326 CE Baritone question
Guys, its been a bit since i have posted anything but when this question arose i knew where to go.
I bought what was advertised as a Taylor 326 CE baritone with Mahogany top and blackwood sides. My question is, is this a baritone Or just a 326 CE? There is nothing on the inside that designates it as a baritone. It just says “326ce”. The reason i got suspicious is that it showed up with standard strings and tuned to standard. I looked at the specs on the taylor website for the differences. One was the Baritone has scale length of 27 inches and this one is 25 1/2 inches like Other standard models. The guy swears its a baritone but only thing he gave as proof is that his friend had a “regl” 326 and this one is way different. I just dont think he knows for sure and maybe someone told him that it was a baritone. Anyone know how i can find out for sure if this is what he advertised? Have any of you had to send back a guitar on Reverb? I only want to return if its not a baritone.. it just sounds like he wants me to believe its a baritone.. i have 15 standard guitars so i have no need for another standard acoustic guitar.. Thanks Curt
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08-04-2020, 02:26 AM
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Hey Curt.
Sorry, but it sounds like a standard to me because of the neck length. I have NEVER heard of a baritone with a standard neck! My bari is 27.5 and I have heard of others that are longer. And I quote from Taylor's website: Taylor baritone guitars are designed for playing in a lower register with normal string tension, thanks to a longer 27-inch scale length. Can't help with the reverb issue.
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08-04-2020, 05:41 AM
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08-04-2020, 08:13 AM
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Have you tried measuring the distance between nut and saddle? That is a sure way to find out.
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08-04-2020, 11:44 AM
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Between the nut and sadle is 25 1/2 inches.
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08-04-2020, 12:04 PM
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The way it was explained to me that the 326ce had just a bigger body than the 324CE. I had a chance to play one and compare to the 324, and it feels bigger but sounds about the same.
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08-04-2020, 12:16 PM
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According to the model number convention, a 326 is a larger GS body (xx6 model) with a top other than spruce. A 324 is a GA (xx4) size with a hardwood top. If you have measured the nut/saddle distance at 25˝" it is a standard model. Taylor baritones definitely are 27" scale length. If you are still in doubt, call Taylor customer service with the serial number and they can confirm for you. Checking old photos, my 416ce-LTD was labelled specifically as a "baritone". Stock strings on Taylor baritones are 70-16 gauge, and tuned B-b. Regular strings are 53-12 for lights and 56-13 for medium gauge.
The seller can call it a duck, but if it doesn't quack like a duck or walk like a duck..... I would say you have just cause to "return, not as described". Last edited by Earl49; 08-04-2020 at 12:22 PM.
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08-04-2020, 08:56 PM
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If you have 25.5" scale and tuned standard, it is not a baritone. I have a 326e 8 string Ltd. Ed. from a few years back. Nice guitar.
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