Taylor Gold Label 512e Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Grand Concert body, fanned V-Class bracing
- Torrefied Sitka spruce top, mahogany back, sides and neck
- Action Control Neck for quick feel adjustment
- LR Baggs Element VTC electronics
- 24.88 inch scale, 1.75 inch nut width
- Deluxe hardshell case included
- Limited lifetime warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small-bodied model with a roasted top, mahogany build and plug-in electronics, supplied with a hardshell case. The fingerboard wood is listed two ways.
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ASIN: B0GWKJCY1CModel: Gold Label 512eCategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
Taylor built the Gold Label as a Grand Concert with a slightly deeper body, torrefied Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Fanned V-Class bracing adds volume, sustain and low-end presence to the compact frame.
Old-soul tone is the reason to look: a focused, powerful midrange with controlled overtones, a woody dry character and aged sweetness from the roasted top. The limit is listing clarity, since the fingerboard reads ebony in the specs and rosewood in the description.
Who it's for
A player who prizes comfort and a focused midrange will use the compact frame and the neck adjustment. Strummers after maximum volume and buyers who need a confirmed fingerboard wood should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Torrefied top for aged-in sweetness
- Fanned V-Class bracing for sustain
- Easy neck adjustment
- LR Baggs electronics
- Fingerboard wood listed two ways
- Compact body, less low-end volume
- Right hand orientation only
Performance notes
A roasted soundboard gives the voice an aged, dry quality with controlled overtones, and the slightly deeper body fills out the midrange. The internal bracing adds projection and endurance to each note. The long-tenon neck makes it easy to dial in the feel in minutes.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Model | Gold Label 512e |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 24.88 incheslower than 82% of 77 acoustic-electric guitars |
| String Nut Width | 1.75 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | Grand Concert |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Torrefied Spruce |
| Body Material Type | Neo-Tropical Mahogany |
| Neck Material Type | Neo-Tropical Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | West African Crelicam Ebony (spec); Honduran rosewood (description) |
| String Material Type | D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053) |
| Color | Natural |
| Back Material Type | Neo-Tropical Mahogany |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Deluxe hardshell case |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty on material and workmanship defects |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | LR Baggs Element VTC |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I adjust the feel of the Taylor Gold Label 512e?
The long-tenon Action Control Neck makes it easy to dial in the perfect feel in minutes, per the description.
Does it come with a case?
Yes. It ships with a deluxe hardshell case.
Is the 512e a dreadnought?
No. It is a Grand Concert, a more compact body with a slightly deeper depth.