Taylor Gold Label 512e Acoustic Electric Sitka Mahogany in Natural w/Deluxe Hardshell Case - 512EGL

Taylor Gold Label 512e
Acoustic Electric

Torrefied warmth, focused mahogany character, and refined Gold Label responsiveness

The Taylor Gold Label 512e Acoustic Electric delivers an expressive, detail-rich playing experience built around warmth, clarity, and musical balance. With its torrefied Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and Taylor’s Gold Label design approach, this model offers a voice that feels intimate, articulate, and highly responsive for players who value nuance as much as projection.

Seasoned tone with woody midrange focus

A torrefied Sitka spruce top adds played-in warmth, strong projection, and a mature tonal character, while mahogany back and sides contribute a focused midrange, controlled low end, and clear fundamental response. The result is a balanced acoustic voice that feels especially rewarding for fingerstyle work, light-to-medium strumming, and vocal accompaniment.

Comfortable feel with premium detail

The mahogany neck with Taylor’s Action Control design offers a confident, smooth playing feel, while the shorter 24-7/8 inch scale helps create a relaxed, inviting response under the fingers. A West African ebony fretboard, cream Crest inlays, cream binding, and a firestripe pickguard reinforce the refined visual character of this model while maintaining a classic Taylor look.

Built for serious performance

Taylor’s Fanned V-Class bracing helps support clarity, sustain, and tonal balance, while LR Baggs Element VTC electronics make the Gold Label 512e ready for dependable stage and studio use. A gloss body finish paired with a satin neck adds visual polish without sacrificing smooth playability, making this a premium Acoustic Electric built for demanding musicians.

Why choose the Taylor Gold Label 512e

This model is an excellent choice for players who want premium Taylor craftsmanship, seasoned tonal warmth, and focused mahogany character in a highly expressive Acoustic Electric. Its combination of torrefied top response, comfortable feel, refined appointments, and reliable electronics makes it a compelling instrument for players seeking a more elevated acoustic experience.

Specifications

• Back and sides: Mahogany
• Top wood: Torrefied Sitka spruce
• Neck wood: Mahogany with Action Control
• Fretboard: West African ebony
• Tuners: Taylor nickel
• Nut width: 1-3/4"
• Scale length: 24-7/8"
• Bracing: Fanned V-Class
• Bridge: Honduran rosewood Curve Wing
• Nut: White TUSQ
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Finish: Gloss body, satin neck
• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Appointments: Cream binding with black and white top purfling, cream/black rosette with black and white purfling, cream Crest fretboard and peghead inlays, firestripe pickguard