when did the 512 start having cedar tops?

[chasapple]

Hi everyone:

Does anyone know when the 512 model began consistently being built with cedar tops?

Was it mid 2000's?, or did some mid-late 90s years have the 512 with Cedar?

Thanks!!
-Charles

[michaelw]

if i recall correctly, cedar tops were standard on the 512ce beginning
in 2014 & 2000 (perhaps earlier) - 2013 models had engelmann tops

[TaylorGirl]

if i recall correctly, cedar tops were standard on the 512ce beginning
in 2014 & 2000 (perhaps earlier) - 2013 models had engelmann tops

In 2013, cedar was an option, but not wasn't standard.......hence my 2013 cedar-topped 512ce.

[chasapple]

Thanks so much for the replies!

-Charles

[michaelw]

if i recall correctly, cedar tops were standard on the 512ce beginning
in 2014 & 2000 (perhaps earlier) - 2013 models had engelmann tops

In 2013, cedar was an option, but not wasn't standard.......hence my 2013 cedar-topped 512ce.

perhaps i need to reword my post slightly -
if i recall correctly, cedar tops were standard on the 512ce beginning
in 2014 & the 2000 (perhaps earlier) - 2013 models had engelmann tops

the earliest 512ce currently shown on the website is a 14
https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/512ce-2014

13 models, for the most part, had a different rosette, binding & inlays
https://reverb.com/price-guide/guide/13696-taylor-512ce-2013-natural