The Taylor Gold Label 712e is a rare convergence of heritage aesthetics and modern acoustic engineering. Designed for players who want a guitar that sounds as distinguished as it looks, this compact Grand Concert delivers a dynamic, versatile voice that rewards both the fingerstyle player and the flatpicker equally.

The combination of Indian rosewood back and sides with a torrefied Sitka spruce top is the heart of this instrument. The rosewood brings warmth, depth, and lush overtones, while the torrefied spruce — aged through a controlled heat process — contributes the bold projection and sweetness of a well-played vintage top, right out of the case. The result is a guitar that feels broken in from day one.

V-Class Bracing. Fanned.

Taylor's fanned V-Class bracing takes the already-impressive V-Class architecture and angles it to optimize intonation and resonance across the full frequency range. You get more volume, more sustain, and a more harmonically complex voice — without sacrificing playability.

Built for the Long Game

The slender Action Control Neck with its long-tenon joint enhances warmth and allows for precise microadjustability over time, so this guitar stays exactly how you want it. The slightly deeper Grand Concert body adds power and low-end presence while keeping the frame comfortable for players of all sizes.

Details That Tell the Story

• Top: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood
• Bracing: Fanned V-Class
• Neck: Action Control with long-tenon joint
• Bridge: Honduran Rosewood Curve Wing
• Binding: Cream with black trim | Rosette: Matching cream
• Inlays: Crest
• Finish: Natural Gloss
• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Includes: Deluxe British Cocoa hardshell case

The Gold Label 712e ships ready to play and ready to impress — a heritage-inspired instrument built with Taylor's most advanced acoustic technology. Available now at VERA Guitars in Charlotte, NC and online.