Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Spruce/Mahogany, Shaded Edgeburst

Built in close collaboration between singer-songwriter Ben Harper and Taylor, the Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Special Edition acoustic-electric guitar delivers complex tonality worthy of its namesake, giving players the robust tones and visual aesthetics that Harper deems fit for his acoustic guitar. This Grand Concert shaped acoustic is perfect for hybrid styles that utilize flatpicking as well as fingerpicking, and its installed with Taylor's Claria electronics to make this acoustic a wonder on stage and in the studio.

As a longtime Taylor player, Ben Harper has the experience to know what appointments make a Taylor acoustic truly special. For this Gold Label 512e, Harper chose a torrefied Sitka spruce top, supplying an aged-in depth that is beautifully warm and detailed. This top is treated with a golden-brown shaded edgeburst gloss finish, a specialty colorway that is aesthetically stunning against accenting cream pickguard and binding. Forming the Grand Concert body are the neo-tropical mahogany back and sides, producing a powerful, woody voice that focuses on strong fundamentals and pronounced articulation. Amplifying this 512e further is the fanned V-Class bracing, dialing in greater sustain and low-end presence that culminates in a balanced, rich sounding instrument.

Further exemplifying the craftsmanship of a Taylor acoustic is the neo-tropical mahogany neck, featured with their Action Control design that allows for simple micro adjustments that provide a personalized, perfect play experience. This Standard Carve profiled neck is topped with a Honduran rosewood fingerboard, adorned with cream Crest inlays for a simply elegant look. Altogether, this guitar supports intuitive playing with its smooth and comfortable feel, where fretting feels at home from the very first chord.

To support the quality of Ben Harper's instrument, a Honduran rosewood bridge with white micarta saddle and bone pins are situated for impressive vibration transfer to get the most out of intricate playing styles. Additionally, a white TUSQ nut lends to the stable intonation, and polished bronze tuning machines with matching buttons ensure a stable pitch that is easy for operation and maintenance.

For an artist like Ben Harper, your instrument needs to sing for all occasions: in the writing room, in the studio, and on the stage. Taylor has installed their fantastic Claria Acoustic Pickup System for effortless, transparent plugged-in acoustic tone, producing natural signal right from the start, with soundhole mounted volume and tone controls for fine tuning. Capturing all of the woody, resonant character that is beloved in the 512e, and translated perfectly to PA speakers or an interface, this Gold Label acoustic is equipped to do it all.

Secured in a Taylor Deluxe hardshell case for easy transport and enhanced protection, this Taylor Gold Label 512e is perfectly suited for Ben Harper, and soon for you.