The Taylor Gold Label 514e Blacktop pairs solid mahogany with a torrefied Sitka spruce top to deliver a warm, woody midrange and a clear, seasoned response that feels broken in from the very first strum. With powerful projection and a naturally aged sweetness, this Gold Label model celebrates Taylor’s artisan craftsmanship while keeping the aesthetic refined and understated. Visual appointments include cream-colored “Crest” inlays on the fretboard and peghead, cream body binding with black/white/black purfling, and a single-ring cream rosette with matching trim, all complementing the striking black top finish.

Specs: Solid mahogany back and sides; torrefied Sitka spruce top; satin mahogany neck; West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard; Honduran rosewood “Curve Wing” bridge with Indian rosewood pins; Taylor nickel tuning machines; 25-1/2” scale length; 1-3/4” nut width; Fanned V-Class bracing; TUSQ nut and Micarta saddle. Gloss Blacktop finish. Taylor Deluxe hardshell case in “British Cocoa” vinyl with plush interior.

Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system with discrete volume and tone controls.