Blending a comfortable feel, rich all-solid-wood tone, and eye-catching style, the Ben Harper Gold Label 512e Special Edition is a standout addition to Taylor's Gold Label Collection. Created in collaboration with acclaimed artist Ben Harper, this Grand Concert acoustic-electric delivers a warm, woody voice thanks to its solid mahogany back and sides paired with a torrefied spruce top. The result is a focused fundamental tone with clear articulation and surprising power for its size.

Inside, Taylor's innovative V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain, and low-end response, while the torrefied top adds a touch of aged warmth and depth. The compact body makes it incredibly comfortable to play, and the Action Control Neck allows for easy micro-adjustments to dial in your ideal feel. Paired with the versatile onboard electronics and intuitive soundhole-mounted controls, this guitar is equally at home on stage or in the studio.

Visually, the 512e leans into a bold neo-vintage aesthetic. Details like the Honduran rosewood fretboard and peghead veneer, cream binding, matching rosette with black accents, Crest inlays, and polished bronze tuners create a refined, classic look. A custom golden-brown shaded edgeburst-developed with Ben Harper himself-adds a distinctive finish, complemented by a full gloss body.

The result is a guitar that feels timeless, sounds inspiring, and reflects the artistry behind its name.

Key Features:
- Designed with GRAMMY-winning songwriter and guitarist Ben Harper
- Torrefied spruce top yields bold projection and aged-in warmth
- Mahogany back and sides serve up a woody midrange voice
- Compact Grand Concert body offers a comfortable, intimate feel
- Includes Claria electronics and deluxe hardshell case

Specifications:
Body Size: Grand Concert (Deep Body)
Top: Torrified Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Bridge: Honduran Rosewood
Fretboard: Honduran Rosewood
Neck: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Nut Width: 1 3/4"
Scale Length: 24-7/8"
Fretboard Inlay: Cream Crest
Headstock Inlay: Cream Crest
Bracing System: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Rout
Electronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System

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Brand
Model
  • Ben Harper Signature Gold Label 512e Special Edition
Categories
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Model Sub-Family
  • Taylor 512e
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Body Shape
  • Grand Concert
Nut Width
  • 1.75"
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Model Family
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Number of Frets
  • 20

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