The Gold Label 810e combines Taylor’s deeper square-shoulder Dreadnought body with the dynamic pairing of dense Honduran rosewood and torrefied Sitka spruce. Voiced with proprietary fanned V-Class bracing and hot hide glue, it’s an acoustic cannon with sweeping range, ear-pleasing warmth, and rich detail. The lows are girthy yet clear, the trebles sparkle with depth, and the mids resonate with a musicality that expands the guitar’s tonal palette. Taylor’s patented long-tenon Action Control Neck enhances tonal transfer between neck and body, adding warmth, while its adjustable design lets players fine-tune string height on the fly. Fans of traditional Dreadnoughts will appreciate how the Gold Label approach marries classic sounds with modern refinements that make it easier than ever to hit your musical stride.
Appointments balance the workmanlike appeal of a Dreadnought with subtle detailing that showcases Taylor’s craftsmanship. The torrefied spruce top adds a golden-brown visual warmth, accented by a rosette of Honduran rosewood and paua shell framed with ivoroid and black purfling. Grained ivoroid body binding is complemented by Honduran rosewood, ivoroid and black top trim, plus an ivoroid-bound soundhole. Other touches include Continental mother-of-pearl inlays, a dual-layered ivoroid/faux-tortoise pickguard featuring a cutout Continental motif, and Gotoh antique chrome tuners with ebony buttons. Onboard LR Baggs Element VTC electronics with discreet soundhole-mounted tone controls and a Taylor deluxe hardshell case round out the package.
Overview
- Deep-body Dreadnought produces a rich, powerful voice
- Honduran rosewood back and sides yield complex, detail-rich tone
- Torrefied spruce enhances the resonance and responsiveness
- Fanned V-Class bracing combines sonic power with pitch accuracy
- Includes LR Baggs electronics and hardshell case
Features
Deep Body Dreadnought
Honduran Rosewood - Extremely dense compared to other rosewood species, Honduran rosewood sings with a uniquely smooth voice that makes it worthy of our finest guitars.
Sitka Spruce - The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
Action Control Neck - Building 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.
LR Baggs - Element VTC Pickup System - This undersaddle pickup channels tone from the movement of a guitar’s top, delivering a remarkably warm, detailed sound in Gold Label and Legacy Collection guitars.
Specifications
Highlights
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Number of Strings: 6 String
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Orientation: Right Handed
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Body Shape: Deep Body Dreadnought
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Bracing System: Fanned V-Class Bracing with Tonal Rout
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Color: Natural
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Electronics: LR Baggs – Element VTC
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Case/Bag: British Cocoa Bronco Taylor Deluxe Hard Shell Case
Body
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Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
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Back/Side Wood: Honduran Rosewood
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Rosette: Honduran Rosewood and Paua Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole
- Back Configuration: 4-Piece, Simons Wedge
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Body Binding: .080" Grained Ivoroid, Round Over Edges
- Armrest: No
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Top Finish: Gloss
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Back/Side Finish: Gloss
Neck
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Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
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Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Neck Profile: Standard Carve
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Fretboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Continental
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Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Neck Finish: Satin
Peghead
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Nut Width: 1-3/4"
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Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Scale Length: 25-1/2"
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Peghead Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Continental
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Peghead Type: Paddle – “Gold Label Crown” – 6 String
- Peghead Binding: None
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Peghead Finish: Gloss
Other
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Bridge: Honduran Rosewood
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Nut & Saddle: White TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle
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Bridge Pins: Bone
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Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053)
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Pickguard: Ivoroid/Tortoise, with Engraving
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Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome with Ebony EN01 Buttons
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Strap Pin: Black
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End Pin: None
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