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Inside, Taylor's fanned V-Class bracing dials up greater volume, sustain and low-end presence, while the roasting process for the spruce soundboard adds a touch of aged-in sweetness and depth. Along with the compact body shape, players will appreciate the easy microadjustability of the Action Control Neck as well as the adaptability of the Claria System electronics and their intuitive soundhole-mounted controls. Visual cues add up to a bold neo-vintage character, including a Honduran rosewood fretboard and peghead veneer, cream-colored binding and a matching rosette with black trim, a cream-colored pickguard, Crest inlays, polished bronze tuning machines, and bone bridge pins. Rounding out the package is a golden-brown shaded edgeburst top developed with Ben Harper himself, capped with a gloss finish for the top, back and sides. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Concert Body Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact shape with a clear, articulate voice, strong sustain, and a highly touch-sensitive, expressive response. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMahoganyy Back \u0026amp; Sides: \u003c\/strong\u003eA midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpruce Top:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAction Control Neck: \u003c\/strong\u003eBuilding on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Claria Acoustic Pickup System: \u003c\/strong\u003eDesigned for reliability and ease of use, the Claria System features a reimagined piezo pickup that delivers clear, versatile acoustic tone for any application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Strings: 6 String\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing System: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Rout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase\/Bag: British Cocoa Bronco Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: Right Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Grand Concert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: The Claria Acoustic Pickup System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Wood: Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack\/Side Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding: Cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack\/Side Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosette: Cream\/Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmrest: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNECK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Inlay: Cream Crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Wood: Honduran Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreboard Binding: Honduran Rosewood, Black Underlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: Standard Carve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePEGHEAD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Inlay: Cream Crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Veneer Wood: Honduran Rosewood, Black Underlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Type: Paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Binding: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeghead Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Honduran Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Pin: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle: White TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Cream\/Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndpin: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pins: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Taylor Polished Bronze with Polished Bronze Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46033318445247,"sku":"TA-BH512E-SE","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/1037\/2799\/files\/Taylor_Ben_Harper_Gold_Label_512e_Shaded_Edgeburst-6a8336d12360b.jpg?v=1786984865","url":"https:\/\/carltonmusic.com\/products\/taylor-ben-harper-gold-label-512e-shaded-edgeburst","provider":"Carlton Music Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}