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A very clean, 2019 slope-shouldered "Grand Pacific" model from Taylor!
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Condition: Used, Excellent
A warm, round toned, round-shoulder dread from Taylor's Builder's Edition series. For that Taylor enthusiast who loves the look and feel of their guitars, the Expression System 2, and all the other refined qualities we've come to know and love from the brand who might be reaching for something a little more traditional in sound, enter this wonderful 517e. The resulting sound of this larger body, non-cutaway model will call to mind more classic dreadnought construction without ever betraying its name.
SP Luthier Notes: Setup and fret polish
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 with a new flavor of acoustic tone that may surprise players who think they know the Taylor sound. An exciting new entry into the dreadnought category, this round-shoulder Grand Pacific resonates with a finely-honed balance of low-end power and clarity across the middle and upper registers, producing warm, rounded tone in which notes blend seamlessly together to create a seasoned sound. Back and sides of neo-tropical mahogany flavor the sound with dry, woody character, coupling beautifully with the dynamic response of the torrefied Sitka spruce top. The Builder’s Edition stamp means that the 517e is detailed with premium features designed to maximize player comfort, including chamfered body edges and a new compound-carve neck profile that compensates for the change in your hand position as you move along the neck. Subtly contoured fretboard edges and a rounded, ridgeless heel add to the guitar’s pleasing fretting-hand feel, while a refined bridge shape brings extra comfort to your pick hand. Under the hood, V-Class bracing enables the guitar to pump out stunning projection and sustain, plus nearly perfect intonation, which means you won’t have to contend with sour notes on the fretboard. And with our proprietary onboard ES2 electronics, the guitar’s many tonal virtues will shine for amplified applications. Between its sound and feel, the Builder’s Edition 517e once again raises the bar on the Taylor playing experience.
Headquartered in El Cajon, California, Taylor Guitars was founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, and has grown into the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars. Taylor employs over 900 people and currently produces hundreds of guitars per day in its state-of-the-art factory complexes in both El Cajon and in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. The company maintains an active dealer network, with Taylor guitars sold through hundreds of retail locations in North America and with international distribution to 60 countries, including a distribution warehouse and factory service center in the Netherlands.
Renowned for blending modern, innovative manufacturing techniques with a master craftsman's attention to detail, Taylor guitars are widely considered among the best-sounding and easiest to play in the world. The company was a pioneer in the use of computer mills, lasers and other high-tech tools and proprietary machinery, and today, Bob Taylor is widely recognized throughout the musical instrument industry as the visionary acoustic guitar manufacturer. Among the company’s many innovations are its patented Taylor Neck, the first major innovation in the construction of the acoustic guitar in the last 100 years; the award-winning Expression System® 2 (ES2) pickup, a groundbreaking approach to amplifying an acoustic guitar; and the T5, the first, true hybrid acoustic and electric guitar that can produce amplified acoustic tones, full-crunch electric, and everything in-between with the flip of a five-way switch.
In addition to its forward-thinking approach to guitar design and manufacturing, Taylor has applied that same approach to its wood sourcing and environmental sustainability initiatives. Taylor is dedicated to the pursuit of best practices in forest management, new models of reforestation, and bringing ethically harvested tonewoods to market. This approach, together with outstanding playability, flawless craftsmanship, and stunning aesthetics, are just a few of the reasons that many of today’s leading musicians make Taylor their guitar of choice. The company’s artist roster numbers in the thousands, and includes the likes of Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz, Zac Brown, and many other established musicians.
Model: 517e
Serial: 1103069024
Year: 2019
Body Style: Grand Pacific
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
Body Wood: Tropical Mahogany
Bracing: V-Class
Pickguard: None
Tuners: Taylor Nickel
Electronics: Expression System 2
Body Width: 16"
Nut & Saddle: Black Graphite / Micarta Saddle
Truss Rod Cover: West African Crelicam Ebony
Number of Frets: 20
Body Length: 20"
Body Depth: 4 5/8"
Binding/Edge Treatment: Sapele
Back Config: 2-Piece No Wedge
Rosette Size: Single Ring
Back/Side Finish: Silent Satin
Backstrap Wood: None
Stain/Sunburst: Blackwood Stain Back/Sides/Neck, Natural Top
Armrest: None
Top Finish: Silent Satin
Backstrap Finish: None
Bridge Inlay: None
Armrest Binding: None
Rosette Material: Black Sapele/Maple
Wedge: None
Neck Width: 1 3/4"
Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Heel Length: 3 1/2"
Fretboard Inlay: Arrowheads, Grained Ivoroid
Heel Cap Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Peghead Finish: Satin
Peghead Type: Standard
Headstock Overlay: West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Logo: Grained Ivoroid
Peghead Binding: None
Peghead Purfling: None
Peghead Inlay: Arrowheads, Grained Ivoroid
Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
Fingerboard Ext: None
Buttons: Nickel
Edge Trim: None
Case: Hardshell