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The Taylor Gold Label 510e is a masterfully crafted acoustic-electric guitar that blends classic dreadnought power with innovative modern engineering. Inspired by the rich tonal character of vintage acoustic guitars, this premium model delivers exceptional warmth, projection, and dynamic response while incorporating groundbreaking Taylor technologies designed to enhance performance and playability.
Built with a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the Gold Label 510e produces a bold, focused voice with powerful midrange presence, articulate trebles, and a warm, resonant low end. The torrefaction process gives the spruce top a mature, played-in character, adding depth, sweetness, and responsiveness typically associated with decades-old instruments.
Unlike traditional dreadnoughts, the Gold Label 510e features a deeper body design paired with Taylor’s innovative fanned V-Class bracing architecture. This advanced bracing system increases volume, sustain, projection, and harmonic balance while maintaining a strong fundamental note focus and controlled overtone content. The result is a remarkably versatile acoustic voice that excels in strumming, flatpicking, fingerstyle, recording, and live performance applications.
One of the most significant innovations featured on this model is Taylor’s Action Control Neck. Utilizing a long-tenon neck joint for enhanced resonance and tonal depth, this patented design also allows effortless neck angle and action adjustments, enabling players to fine-tune string height without invasive neck resets or complex maintenance procedures.
Aesthetically, the Gold Label 510e embraces understated elegance with heritage-inspired appointments including a Honduran rosewood Curve Wing bridge, matching bridge pins, cream-colored binding, nickel tuning machines, Crest fretboard inlays, and a luxurious full-gloss finish.
For amplified performance, the guitar is equipped with the acclaimed LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system, delivering warm, natural, and highly detailed acoustic tone through any amplification or recording setup.
Combining vintage-inspired sound, cutting-edge innovation, and world-class craftsmanship, the Taylor Gold Label 510e is a premium acoustic-electric guitar designed to inspire serious musicians in every setting.
Key Features
- Modified Dreadnought body with deeper dimensions for enhanced projection
- Solid torrefied Sitka spruce top delivers mature warmth and responsiveness
- Solid mahogany back and sides provide focused mids and rich tonal warmth
- Fanned V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain, and tonal balance
- Strong fundamental note clarity with controlled overtones
- Innovative Action Control Neck allows easy action and neck angle adjustments
- Long-tenon neck joint improves resonance and tonal transfer
- LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system for natural amplified sound
- Honduran rosewood Curve Wing bridge with matching bridge pins
- Includes deluxe Taylor hardshell case
Full Specifications
General
- Brand: Taylor
- Model: Gold Label 510e
- Series: Gold Label Collection
- Guitar Type: Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Orientation: Right-Handed
Body
- Body Shape: Modified Dreadnought
- Top Wood: Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
- Bracing: Fanned V-Class Bracing
- Body Depth: Enhanced Deep-Body Design
- Finish: Full Gloss
Neck
- Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Design: Action Control Neck
- Neck Joint: Long-Tenon Neck Joint
- Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Scale Length: 25-1/2″ (647.7 mm)
- Nut Width: 1-3/4″ (44.5 mm)
Electronics
- Pickup System: LR Baggs Element VTC
- Pickup Type: Undersaddle Pickup
- Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone Controls
Hardware
- Bridge: Honduran Rosewood Curve Wing Bridge
- Bridge Pins: Honduran Rosewood
- Tuners: Nickel Tuners
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
Appointments
- Binding: Cream-Colored Binding
- Inlays: Crest Inlays
- Finish: Full Gloss Body
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings
- Included Case: Deluxe Taylor Hardshell Case
