{"product_id":"gold-label-510e","title":"Taylor Gold Label 510e Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTaylor Goes Square-Shoulder — and It Was Worth the Wait\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've spent any time browsing Taylor's USA-made acoustic lineup over the past few decades, you may have noticed a conspicuous absence: no square-shoulder dreadnought. That changes with the Gold Label 510e. \u003ccite\u003eInspired by the 20th century's golden age of steel-string innovation, the Taylor Gold Label 510e reimagines the timeless square-shoulder dreadnought with a suite of modern enhancements.\u003c\/cite\u003e It's the kind of guitar that feels at home in a recording session, a rehearsal room, or any stage where a big, full acoustic voice needs to fill the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eWith its Dreadnought body and mahogany\/spruce tonewood pairing, the Gold Label 510e boasts a deeper frame that combines with Taylor's fanned V-Class bracing to deliver unmatched power, projection and midrange warmth, all with controlled overtones and a strong fundamental focus.\u003c\/cite\u003e That's a mouthful — but what it really means is that this guitar sings with authority without getting muddy or undefined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eUnveiled at NAMM 2025, Taylor's Gold Label series marks a thoughtful return to the foundational acoustic designs that shaped modern steel-string guitars, reinterpreted through contemporary engineering and player-focused refinement.\u003c\/cite\u003e The 510e is the dreadnought entry in that series, and it carries the full weight of that mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Tonewood Pairing That Earns Its Reputation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eTargeting a well-rounded and traditional sonic combination, Taylor has treated the Gold Label 510e to one of the finest tonewood pairings available: torrefied Sitka spruce and neotropical mahogany.\u003c\/cite\u003e Torrefaction is a heat-treatment process that essentially fast-ages the wood, giving the top a tonal character that more closely resembles a well-played vintage instrument right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eFactor in Taylor's torrefaction treatment, and the spruce top sings with remarkably traditional tone and aged warmth that perfectly suits its heritage-style Gold Label distinctiveness. The mahogany back and sides contribute a lovely complementing resonance with a drier, earthier tonality and plenty of midrange punch.\u003c\/cite\u003e It's a pairing that flatpickers, strummers, and singer-songwriters have reached for across decades of acoustic guitar history — and it still works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eThis classic square-shoulder profile produces a robust, powerful sound with rich lows, punchy mids and clear trebles.\u003c\/cite\u003e Pair that with the deeper body frame and you've got a dreadnought that projects with real conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Play — The Action Control Neck and Ebony Fingerboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eEquipped with an Action Control Neck using Taylor's long-tenon joint and a comfortable Standard neck carve, the Gold Label 510e plays like an absolute dream.\u003c\/cite\u003e The long-tenon joint strengthens the neck-to-body connection for improved resonance, but the real headline feature is the patented Action Control system: \u003ccite\u003eTaylor's long-tenon Action Control neck allows precise, tool-free string-height adjustments\u003c\/cite\u003e — meaning your setup can follow you across climates, seasons, and stages without a trip to the repair bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eThe 15-in.-radiused Crelicam ebony fingerboard plays with a smoothness and superb sustain\u003c\/cite\u003e, while \u003ccite\u003eelegant Crest inlays provide intuitive navigation\u003c\/cite\u003e up and down the neck. The neck shape is Taylor's Standard Carve — familiar and fast for players already in the Taylor ecosystem, and approachable for newcomers who want a neck that doesn't fight back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlugged In: LR Baggs Element VTC Electronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eWhen you plug in for shows and sessions, LR Baggs Element VTC electronics capture your instrument's natural tone with spectacular accuracy.\u003c\/cite\u003e VTC — Volume, Tone, Compression — is a studio-derived approach to acoustic amplification that prioritizes warmth, balance, and dynamic fidelity over a processed or scooped sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eLR Baggs Element VTC electronics translate the Gold Label 510e's acoustic voice with clarity and restraint. The undersaddle pickup preserves dynamic nuance, while onboard volume and tone controls allow subtle shaping without altering the guitar's natural character.\u003c\/cite\u003e Whether you're running straight into a PA or plugging into a dedicated acoustic amp, this system stays out of the way and lets the guitar do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails That Tie It All Together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eUnderstated visual details include a Curve Wing bridge in Honduran rosewood with matching bridge pins, nickel tuners, cream-colored binding and Crest inlays, and a full-body gloss finish.\u003c\/cite\u003e \u003ccite\u003eFinishing touches, including a Firestripe pickguard, cream double binding and inlaying, plus nickel tuners and a fresh headstock shape and logo inlay, close out the Gold Label 510e with sensational bygone charm.\u003c\/cite\u003e It's a look that's clearly paying homage to the prewar flat-top tradition — without being a costume or a replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep-body square-shoulder Dreadnought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Torrefied Sitka spruce with fanned V-Class bracing and full-body gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neotropical mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neotropical mahogany, Standard Carve, long-tenon Action Control neck joint with tool-free string-height adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e West African Crelicam ebony, 15\" radius, Crest inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e LR Baggs Element VTC undersaddle pickup with onboard volume and tone controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honduran rosewood Curve Wing with matching bridge pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taylor nickel sealed-back tuning machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firestripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-body gloss, Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-string, right-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taylor Guitars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Label 510e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e GOLD LABEL 510E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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