Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Excellent
This is our first of the V-Class 512CEs we've seen and 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 Block, Cosmetic Work, 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. V-Class bracing pumps out more volume and sustain, and the included ES2 pickup provides natural-sounding live tone. It ships with a hardshell case.
Model: 512ce V-Class
Serial: 1201061078
Year: 2021
Body Style: Grand Concert
Scale Length: 24 7/8"
Top Wood: Western Red Cedar
Body Wood: Tropical Mahogany
Bracing: V-Class Bracing
Pickguard: Tortoise
Tuners: Taylor Nickel
Electronics: Expression System 2
Body Width: 15"
Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
Number of Frets: 20
Body Length: 19 1/2"
Body Depth: 4 3/8"
Binding/Edge Treatment: West African Crelicam Ebony
Back Config: 2-Piece No Wedge
Rosette Size: Single Ring
Back/Side Finish: Gloss
Backstrap Wood: None
Stain/Sunburst: Medium Brown Stain Back/Sides/Neck
Armrest: No
Top Finish: Gloss
Backstrap Finish: None
Bridge Inlay: None
Armrest Binding: None
Rosette Material: Ivoroid
Wedge: None
Neck Width: 1 3/4"
Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Heel Length: 3 1/4"
Fretboard Inlay: Century
Heel Cap Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Peghead Finish: Gloss
Peghead Type: Standard
Headstock Overlay: West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Logo: Grained Ivoroid
Peghead Binding: None
Peghead Purfling: None
Peghead Inlay: Century
Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
Fingerboard Ext: None
Buttons: Nickel
Edge Trim: None
Case: Hardshell
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.
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