The latest tonewood from our urban wood initiative, Urban Ironbark (red ironbark eucalyptus) brings a bold, rich and sweet voice to our 500 Series. Its density yields the sonic depth and bell-like clarity of rosewood, along with some of the midrange warmth of mahogany. Paired with a torrefied (roasted) spruce top, these guitars are responsive and dynamic, with impressive balance across the tonal spectrum. Visually, a color stain on the ironbark back and sides deepens the wood’s natural reddish and golden-brown hues, while the body and neck feature the beautifully subtle dusting of a lightly shaded edgeburst. A gloss-finish body adds an elegant sheen. Other tasteful appointments include Aerial inlays in Italian acrylic, a faux tortoiseshell pickguard and binding, a single-ring abalone rosette with maple and black purfling, and Taylor nickel tuners.
500 Series
- Back/Sides Urban Ironbark
- Top Torrefied Spruce
- Finish Gloss with Shaded Edgeburst (Entire Guitar)
- Rosette Single-Ring Abalone with Maple/Black Purfling
- Fretboard Inlay Italian Acrylic Aerial
- Body Edge Treatment Faux Tortoiseshell Binding
Available Models
Builder’s Edition 517e
500 Series
Among the first generation of our Grand Pacific dreadnought guitars, the mahogany/torrefied spruce Builder’s Edition 517e dramatically expands the Taylor line’s sonic palette.
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500 Series
A gorgeous Wild Honey Burst together with an artfully muted Silent Satin finish conjure the warm aesthetic of an older guitar on this version of our mahogany/torrefied spruce Builder’s Edition 517e.
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500 Series
Crafted with back and sides of solid Urban Ironbark, this Grand Auditorium yields an enticing blend of power, clarity and balance.
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500 Series
Back and sides of Urban Ironbark give this compact Grand Concert a sweet, yet punchy response.
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