Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e

Torrefied spruce top

The solid topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body made of torrefied Sitka spruce gives the Taylor Ben Harper Gold Label 512e an extraordinary tonal brilliance and maturity, as if it had been played and refined over decades. Thanks to the innovative Fanned V-Class Bracing with Tonal Route, the sound projection is optimized, resulting in an impressive balance of sustainSustain:
Sustain describes the ability of a guitar to let a sound decay for a long time after it has been struck. The longer a note lasts, volume and precise intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch.. The top is rounded off by the glossy Custom Shaded Edgeburst finish, which features a subtle color gradient, and the artfully designed cream-colored pickguardPickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick., which gives the instrument a unique aesthetic.

Mahogany for back and sides

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The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument.ThebackFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. of this acoustic guitar are made of solid mahogany, one of the most sought-after tonewoodsTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple in the world. Its characteristic grain and natural beauty not only give the instrument an incomparable visual charm, but also a harmoniously balanced, full sound with a distinctive mid-range spectrum, a quick response and a wonderful warmth of tone. The Natural Finish high-gloss finish emphasizes the natural grain of the wood and makes each instrument a unique work of art.

Smooth rosewood fingerboard

The model also leaves nothing to be desired in terms of playability. The rosewood fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. with its fine crest inlaysInlays:
inlays combines a smooth feel with an elegant look and ensures a fluid playing experience. Meanwhile, the mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck lies comfortably in the hand and, in combination with the shortened scale length, enables effortless fingering and relaxed movements across the entire fingerboard. This experience is complemented by the precise Polished Bronze TaylorTuners:
die-cast tuners tuners, which ensure smooth and reliable tuning. With a perfect balance of comfort, design and functionality, this guitar invites you to play for hours on end.

Taylor Claria Pickup

With the Taylor Claria pickupPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible., Taylor sets new standards in terms of sound quality and ease of use. The combination of modern piezo technology and a finely tuned preamp enables a particularly natural and dynamic amplification of the guitar sound. The focus is on authentic sound transmission that captures the individual nuances of the instrument in true detail. At the same time, the intuitive controls ensure that the sound can be quickly and precisely adapted to different playing situations. Another highlight is the elegantly integrated operating concept. The controls are discreetly placed in the sound holeSound hole:
The sound hole is an opening on the front of a guitar. It allows the sound produced by the strings to reach the outside and amplify the sound of the guitar. and blend seamlessly into the overall appearance of the guitar.

Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon

As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, the high demand and the flourishing black market outstripped the stocks, so that ebony ended up on the Red List of endangered species in 1994. In addition, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. To protect the forests, Taylor has been working with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, since 2011 to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products. Thus, Taylor guitars not only contain black ebony elements, but also the different colored, more clearly grained parts of the tree. This complete recycling is an effective method of preserving the stocks and successfully counteracts their dramatic decline and the associated negative ecological effects.

"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor