Taylor Guitar 512ce

Compact Grand Concert with Urban Ironbark Innovation

The Taylor 512ce is a Grand Concert acoustic-electric guitar from the 500 Series, handcrafted in Tecate, Mexico, to deliver warm, piano-like tones with remarkable balance. Ideal for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and performers across Australia, it features a torrefied Sitka spruce top with urban ironbark back and sides for a played-in character and room-filling projection. Available in Shaded Edgeburst finish, it’s praised for its dynamic response, V-Class bracing, and ES2 electronics, making it a versatile choice for stage, studio, or intimate settings at AudioShop Australia.

High-Quality Performance

The 512ce responds with musicality and power:

• Body: Grand Concert shape with a torrefied Sitka spruce top for crisp, articulate highs and immediate responsiveness, paired with urban ironbark back and sides for a rich, rosewood-like depth with mahogany’s midrange focus. The V-Class bracing enhances projection and sustain, offering a muscular yet sensitive touch.
• Tone: Warm and piano-like with even balance across the spectrum, excelling in fingerstyle complexity and pick-driven precision. The torrefied top lends a vintage openness, while ironbark adds sophistication and low-end strength.
• Neck: Tropical mahogany with a slim profile and satin finish for effortless playability. The ebony fingerboard has a 25.5″ scale, 20 frets, and Aerial inlays for smooth fretting.
• Bridge: Ebony with a Tusq saddle for precise intonation and enhanced sustain.
• Electronics: Taylor ES2 system with behind-the-saddle pickup and 3-band EQ for natural amplified tone, including a digital chromatic tuner.
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome for reliable tuning stability.
• Strings: Light-gauge phosphor bronze for balanced tone and ease of play.

As Zachery Smith notes in a 2024 Worship Leader review, the 512ce excels in “form and function” with “superior craftsmanship and outstanding tonal qualities,” making it a top choice for musicians. Peghead Nation (2025) praises its “great tonal complexity and dynamic response,” ideal for fingerstyle or pick work. MusicRadar (2019) highlights the V-Class bracing’s “fuller, more robust sound” in a compact body. Premier Guitar (2022) calls it a “wonderful fingerstyle guitar” with “impressive balance.”

Durable and Stylish Design

• Finish: Shaded Edgeburst gloss on top for a polished look, satin on back/sides and neck for natural feel.
• Aesthetics: Features Aerial Italian acrylic inlays, faux tortoise binding, and a single-ring abalone rosette for refined elegance.
• Build Quality: Solid torrefied spruce top with solid urban ironbark back/sides for humidity resistance, bolt-on tropical mahogany neck, and ebony bridge for tonal clarity. Weighing approximately 4.5–5 lbs, it’s balanced for all-day play, with a deluxe hardshell case included.

Backed by a 2-year warranty (extendable to 12 years with registration), the 512ce is built for longevity. Prices range from $2,499–$2,699 USD (AUD 3,750–4,050) as of September 2025, available at AudioShop Australia with fast delivery.

Key Performance Features

• Body: Grand Concert, torrefied Sitka spruce top, urban ironbark back/sides
• Neck: Tropical mahogany, slim profile, satin finish
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 25.5″ scale, 20 frets, Aerial inlays
• Bridge: Ebony with Tusq saddle
• Electronics: Taylor ES2 (behind-saddle pickup, 3-band EQ, tuner)
• Tuners: Die-cast chrome
• Bracing: V-Class
• Nut/Saddle: Tusq
• Warranty: 2 years (extendable to 12 years)

Notes

• Setup Tip: Adjust truss rod and saddle for lower action; professional setup recommended for optimal intonation. Use light-gauge strings (e.g., 11–52) for easier play. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
• Care Instructions: Store in the included deluxe hardshell case to protect the finish; maintain humidity (45–55% RH).
• Compatibility: ES2 pairs well with acoustic amps or PA systems; use with RØDECaster for direct recording.
• Warranty: Register at taylorguitars.com for extension to 12 years; verify purchase from authorized retailers like AudioShop Australia.
• Community Feedback: Peghead Nation (2025) praises its “great tonal complexity” and “impressive balance.” Worship Leader (2024) calls it “exceptional” for “outstanding playability.” Reddit’s r/taylorguitars (2023) users note its “piano-like sound” and “muscular yet sensitive” response.

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