As the name suggests, the Taylor 424ce Walnut Special Edition Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric features a walnut body. It's perfectly adorned with a gloss finish, appointed with a green abalone rosette and Reflection inlay pattern to create an instrument that is both sonically and visually appealing. The tone of this guitar has a clear, woody voice with a splash of top-end sparkle that is equally articulate and responsive to the touch. The Grand Auditorium body style makes for a versatile guitar that yields ample volume in response to light fingerpicking, and reacts to medium strumming and flatpicking with a clear, balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. Walnut produces a clear, woody voice with a splash of top-end sparkle and a bit more tonal support in the lower register. Other noteworthy appointments include V-Class bracing, a Genuine West African fingerboard, bridge and headplate, nickel tuners and a deluxe hard shell case for added protection when transporting the guitar.

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 natural characteristics of the guitar's tone to come through clearly and evenly, whether your playing acoustically or amplifying the sound of the guitar. The position of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured when plugged-in. Combined with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. Whether you plug into a PA, your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar. If you want to adjust your sound, you can color it with easy-to-use volume, and active bass and treble controls. The Taylor Expression System 2 is powered by a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment.