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Taylor 500-Series 512ce 12-Fret (2023) Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Torefied Spruce Top with Urban Ironbark Back and Sides
512CE12FRET2023
Solid woods, compact dimensions and a comfortable 12-fret- neck-to-body configuration make this Grand Concert acoustic-electric an alluring choice for virtually any type of player. Urban Ironbark paired with torrefied Sitka spruce add up to an enticing mix of power, top-end clarity, played-in warmth and remarkable balance, with our V-Class bracing architecture inside to coax out louder volume and longer sustain. The 12-fret setup helps enhance this model's playability, bringing your hands closer together for a more intimate, accommodating feel and a dash of extra midrange punch. With its subtle appointment package and rich red hues, the 512ce 12-Fret also boasts a classic yet updated aesthetic that looks beautiful in any scenario.
512ce 12-Fret Features:
- Solid Urban Ironbark for muscular, clear sound
- Torrefied spruce top adds mature warmth and sweetness
- Compact Grand Concert body for exceptional playing comfort
- V-Class bracing improves sustain and volume
- Comes with ES2 electronics and a hardshell case
Grand Concert
A smaller-bodied guitar ideally suited for fingerstyle.
Sitka Spruce Top
The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
Urban Ironbark
This tonewood from our urban wood initiative yields power, fidelity and depth for a supremely balanced, muscular sound.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Venetian Cutaway
The Venetian cutaway is known for its soft, round lines. The sloping peak of the cutaway will vary depending on the shape of the body.
V-Class Bracing
Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.
Highlights:
- Scale Length
- 24-7/8"
- Bracing
- V-Class Bracing
- Pickguard
- Tortoise
- Tuners
- Taylor Slot Head
- Strings
- D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
- Body Width
- 15"
- Nut & Saddle
- Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
- Truss Rod Cover
- Black Plastic
- Number of Frets
- 19
- Case
- Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
- Body Length
- 19 1/2"
- Body Depth
- 4 3/8"
Body:
- Binding Edge Treatment
- Faux Tortoiseshell
- Back Config
- 2-piece No Wedge
- Rosette Size
- Single Ring
- Back/Side Finish
- Gloss
- Backstrap Wood
- None
- Stain/Sunburst
- Tobacco Sunburst
- Armrest
- No
- Top Finish
- Gloss
- Backstrap Finish
- None
- Bridge Inlay
- None
- Armrest Binding
- None
- Rosette Material
- Shell, Green Abalone
- Wedge
- None
Neck:
- Neck Width
- 1-3/4"
- Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment
- West African Crelicam Ebony
- Type of Neck Joint
- Scarf
- Fretboard Wood
- West African Crelicam Ebony
- Heel Length
- 3-1/4"
- Fretboard Inlay
- Aerial, Italian Acrylic, Faux Pearl
- Heel Cap Binding
- West African Crelicam Ebony
- Neck/Heel
- Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Finish
- Satin
Peghead:
- Peghead Finish
- Satin
- Peghead Type
- Slot Head
- Headstock Overlay
- West African Crelicam Ebony
- Peghead Logo
- Grained Ivoroid
- Peghead Binding
- None
- Peghead Purfling
- None
- Peghead Inlay
- None
Miscellaneous:
- Bridge Pins
- West African Crelicam Ebony
- Fingerboard Ext
- None
- Buttons
- Ebony
- Edge Trim
- None
Model: | 512CE12FRET2023 |
Manufacturer: | Taylor |