Taylor Gold Label 512e Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Sitka Spruce/Mahogany

Blending vintage-inspired character with modern performance, Taylor’s Gold Label Series celebrates the full spectrum of acoustic legacy. Designed for players who appreciate timeless aesthetics and rich, seasoned acoustic tone while expecting the comfort and precision of a contemporary instrument, the 512e Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar bridges the desires of both camps, and proves that the greatest of old and new can coexist in one harmonious instrument.

At the heart of the 512e is a torrefied Sitka spruce top, offering the warmth, depth, and responsiveness of a well-played vintage guitar from the very first strum. The torrefaction process enhances tonal maturity, producing a rich midrange presence, greater complexity, and a beautifully aged character. Paired with solid mahogany back and sides, the slightly deeper Grand Concert body shape delivers focused projection, controlled overtones, and a dry, woody resonance that responds effortlessly to both fingerstyle and light strumming. To maximize volume, sustain, and low-end power, Taylor equips the 512e with fanned V-Class bracing. This innovative architecture enhances tonal balance and projection while helping the guitar sit naturally within a mix, whether on stage, in the studio, or at home.

The premium construction continues with a neo-tropical mahogany neck shaped in Taylor’s comfortable Standard Carve profile. Featuring the company’s long-tenon Action Control neck design, the 512e allows for precise playability adjustments with greater ease. A West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard adds a refined touch, highlighted by elegant cream Crest inlays that reinforce the Gold Label Series’ vintage-inspired appeal.

Thoughtfully selected appointments further enhance the guitar’s performance and tonal integrity. A Honduran rosewood bridge and TUSQ nut work together to optimize resonance, sustain, and intonation, ensuring exceptional clarity across the fretboard. Taylor nickel-button tuning machines provide smooth, reliable tuning stability and effortless restringing.

For amplified performance, the 512e is equipped with the acclaimed LR Baggs Element VTC electronics system. Delivering a natural, transparent acoustic voice with intuitive soundhole-mounted controls, it offers dependable plug-and-play performance for live gigs, recording sessions, and rehearsals alike.

Complete with a deluxe Taylor hardshell case, the Gold Label 512e sets a new benchmark for players seeking vintage-inspired tone, modern playability, and road-ready reliability in a truly exceptional acoustic-electric guitar.