Sound Pure's Take

Condition: Used, Excellent

We are VERY impressed with what this guitar can do.  It may not be something you can slam/bang on but if "fingerstyle guitar" in general means anything to you, this one will mean even more.  Alternate tunings sound great, capo-ing in various positions sounds great, cowboy chords sound great. Responding at the lightest of touches with warm, organic tone, this guitar will pull you (and your audience!) in further and further with every bar.

SP Luthier Notes: Fret Dress, Setup

From Taylor Guitars

The Taylor 512ce should be an enticing option for any guitar player, but especially fingerstyle players or those who want warmth and soft-touch responsiveness in the same package. Made with back and sides of mahogany with a Western Red cedar top, this compact Grand Concert model boasts a warm, woody musical personality with a bold midrange response, strong fundamental focus and minimal ringing overtones. Cedar's natural softness makes for a pleasingly rounded tone that's highly responsive to a light tough, making this a great option for players with a wide dynamic range. 

Model
512ce
Serial
1102067059
Year
2017

Western Red Cedar Top

Performance Bracing with Relief Rout

Tropical Mahogany Back and Sides

Tortoise Binding

Venetian Cutaway

UV Cured Polished Gloss Body

Tropical Mahogany Satin Finished Standard Carve Neck

24 7/8" Scale Length

1 3/4" Width Tusq Nut

Ebony 15" Radius 18 Fret Fingerboard

Ivoroid "Century" Position Inlays

Single Ring Grained Ivoroid and Tortoise Soundhole Rosette

Tortoise Pickguard

Taylor Expression System 2 (ES-2) Electronics

Taylor Chrome Plated Nickel Tuners

Compensated Micarta Saddle

Ebony Bridge with Ebony Bridge Pins

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

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