Taylor Gold Label 512e Acoustic Electric Guitar

The Taylor Gold Label 512e is a masterfully crafted acoustic-electric guitar that blends "old-soul" vintage character with Taylor’s most advanced modern innovations. As part of the exclusive Gold Label collection, this Grand Concert model is designed for players who crave a focused, responsive voice and a boutique aesthetic.

Key Features & Tonewoods

• Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top: The soundboard undergoes a specialized roasting process (torrefaction) to provide an "aged-in" sweetness and a played-in feel from day one. Expect a rich, warm projection with a broad dynamic range.
• Solid Tropical Mahogany Back & Sides: Mahogany is the "midrange powerhouse," known for its dry, woody character and exceptional articulation. Combined with the spruce top, it delivers a balanced, punchy tone perfect for fingerstyle and light strumming.
• Grand Concert Body: The compact frame and slightly deeper body (4-5/8") make the 512e incredibly comfortable to hold while providing a surprisingly powerful midrange presence and controlled overtones.

Innovation in Playability & Sound

• Action Control Neck: This breakthrough design pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system that allows for effortless string height (action) adjustments in minutes.
• Fanned V-Class Bracing: This internal architecture enhances volume, sustain, and intonation across the entire fretboard, providing a more "musical" low-end presence that never sounds muddy.
• LR Baggs Element VTC Electronics: For high-end performance on stage, the Element VTC system delivers a warm, detailed, and natural plugged-in sound that mirrors the movement of the guitar’s top.

Gold Label Aesthetics

The 512e is defined by its "throwback" visual appointments, including:

• Honduran Rosewood Accents: A premium suite of Honduran rosewood features, including the fretboard, Curve Wing bridge, and peghead veneer.
• Vintage Styling: Cream-colored binding, matching "Crest" fretboard and peghead inlays, a classic Firestripe pickguard, and a black-trimmed rosette.
• Exquisite Finish: A full natural gloss body finish paired with a smooth satin-finish neck for maximum playing comfort.

Included Accessories

The Taylor Gold Label 512e comes protected in a stunning British Cocoa Bronco Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case, designed specifically to match the vintage-inspired aesthetic of the Gold Label series.

Perfect For: The fingerstyle player, studio musician, or collector seeking a guitar that feels like a vintage heirloom but performs with the reliability and precision of a modern Taylor.