Taylor Gold Label 514e - Sunburst

Taylor Gold Label 514e - Sunburst

Experience a bold reinvention of a classic with the Taylor Gold Label 514e, a distinctive instrument that blends heritage-inspired tone with modern Taylor innovation. At the heart of this limited-edition model is the unique Super Auditorium body shape. Slightly wider and deeper than the standard Grand Auditorium, this profile delivers a massive, air-moving voice with exceptional power, all while retaining the playing comfort Taylor is famous for. The sound is driven by a pairing of Neo-Tropical Mahogany back and sides with a Torrefied Sitka Spruce top. This "baking" process ages the wood at a cellular level, removing moisture and sugars to replicate the sweet, broken-in character of a vintage instrument right out of the case.

The 514e is designed for the player who craves a dry, woody midrange with a strong fundamental focus—a sound that has defined generations of Americana and folk music. The warmth of the mahogany is perfectly articulated by the Fanned V-Class bracing, which enhances volume and sustain while ensuring perfect intonation. Unlike many standard Taylor models, this Gold Label edition is equipped with LR Baggs Element VTC electronics, offering a natural, organic pickup response that complements its traditional voicing. Whether you are a fingerstylist seeking note separation or a strummer looking for a rhythmic growl, the 514e offers a sophisticated, "old-school" punch that stands out in any mix.

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Highlights

• Super Auditorium Shape: A unique body profile exclusive to the Gold Label series, offering deeper low-end presence and higher volume than the traditional Grand Auditorium.

• Torrefied Top: The solid Sitka Spruce soundboard is roasted to simulate aging, delivering immediate warmth, responsiveness, and a vintage "played-in" tone.

• Heritage Electronics: Equipped with the LR Baggs Element VTC system for a warm, analog-style amplified tone that perfectly suits the guitar's traditional character.

• Action Control Neck: Features Taylor’s innovative long-tenon neck design, allowing for precise and rapid angle adjustments to maintain perfect playability over decades.

• Premium Appointments: Finished in a stunning Sunburst with a cream pickguard, cream binding, and a Honduran Rosewood bridge for a timeless visual aesthetic.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany

• Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany

• Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

• Scale Length: 25.5"

• Fretboard Radius: 15"

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Cream Crest

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve

• Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck

• Bridge Material: Honduran Rosewood

• Nut Material: White TUSQ

• Tuners: Taylor Nickel

• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC

• Bridge: Curve Wing

• Manufacturer Part Number: GL514E-SB

• Depth at 1st Fret: .855"

• Depth at 10th Fret: .870"

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!