Taylor Gold Label 517e Grand Pacific A/E Guitar Golden Brown Shaded Edgeburst

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$2799.0
Brand
Taylor
MPN
GoldLabel517eSEBCPG
Style 1
Golden Brown Shaded Edgeburst
UPC
887766139157
condition
New
The Taylor Gold Label 517e Grand Pacific acoustic-electric guitar takes tonal depth and projection to stunning new heights with its innovative design and premium materials. Part of Andy Powers' exclusive Gold Label Collection, this model features the new Deep Body Grand Pacific shape—a body style with an additional 3/8" depth that enhances low-end resonance and overall power. The torrefied Sitka spruce top, paired with a mahogany back and sides, produces a warm, seasoned voice full of vintage character. Combined with Taylor's fanned V-Class bracing, this guitar delivers exceptional clarity, sustain and dynamic range—perfect for players seeking a bold acoustic sound
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Taylor Gold Label 517e Grand Pacific A/E Guitar Golden Brown Shaded Edgeburst

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The Taylor Gold Label 517e Grand Pacific acoustic-electric guitar takes tonal depth and projection to stunning new heights with its innovative design and premium materials. Part of Andy Powers' exclusive Gold Label Collection, this model features the new Deep Body Grand Pacific shape—a body style with an additional 3/8" depth that enhances low-end resonance and overall power. The torrefied Sitka spruce top, paired with a mahogany back and sides, produces a warm, seasoned voice full of vintage character. Combined with Taylor's fanned V-Class bracing, this guitar delivers exceptional clarity, sustain and dynamic range—perfect for players seeking a bold acoustic sound.

Deep Body Grand Pacific Shape for Enhanced Resonance

The Gold Label 517e introduces Taylor's new Deep Body Grand Pacific shape, engineered with extra depth to boost low-end frequencies and projection. The body design creates a larger resonating chamber, delivering a "lung capacity" effect that results in fuller, more expansive tone. Players will appreciate the increased clarity across the spectrum, with treble notes gaining warmth and bass notes achieving a rich, resonant depth. The ergonomic contours of the Grand Pacific shape also ensure a comfortable playing experience, making this guitar equally suited for stage or studio.

Fanned V-Class Bracing With Tonal Rout for Optimal Sound

At the core of this guitar's tonal excellence is Taylor's fanned V-Class bracing system, paired with a tonal rout to optimize airflow and resonance. This architecture enhances the rigidity along the string plane for improved sustain while allowing flexibility on either side to balance projection and harmonic response. The result is a guitar that produces bold volume, extended sustain and impeccable intonation, ensuring every chord and melody resonates with precision and musicality. Whether you're strumming or fingerpicking, this model delivers an immersive acoustic experience with remarkable tonal balance.

LR Baggs Element VTC Electronics for Natural Amplified Tone

The Gold Label 517e comes equipped with LR Baggs Element VTC electronics, providing a seamless transition from acoustic performance to amplified sound. The undersaddle pickup captures the guitar's natural warmth and dynamic range, while the onboard preamp includes volume and tone controls for precise sound shaping. These controls are located discretely at the top of the soundhole to preserve the traditional look of the acoustic guitar. Whether you're performing live or recording in the studio, the system faithfully reproduces the nuanced character of the instrument, ensuring your sound remains authentic and expressive.

Premium Materials and Taylor Gold Label Aesthetics

Built with uncompromising attention to detail, this guitar combines premium materials and distinctive aesthetics. The torrefied Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides are paired with a neo-tropical mahogany neck and genuine West African ebony fingerboard for smooth playability and rich, articulate tone. The Honduran rosewood Curve Wing bridge adds visual elegance while enhancing tonal performance. Additional features include Taylor nickel tuners, crest inlays and Andy Powers' modified headstock shape with a script-style Taylor logo. These thoughtful appointments ensure the Gold Label 517e looks as stunning as it sounds.

An Acoustic-Electric With Old-School Warmth and Modern Refinement

The Taylor Gold Label 517e Grand Pacific acoustic-electric guitar combines vintage-inspired tonal depth with cutting-edge design enhancements for today's players. Its unique deep body shape and advanced bracing deliver a rich, resonant sound, while the LR Baggs electronics ensure faithful amplified performance. Whether you're a seasoned performer or an acoustic enthusiast, this guitar offers the craftsmanship and tonal quality you need to elevate your playing experience.

Features:

Torrefied Sitka spruce top enhances tonal warmth and sustain
Mahogany back and sides deliver rich low-end and balanced mids
Deep Body Grand Pacific shape boosts projection and low-end resonance
Fanned V-Class bracing improves pitch accuracy and overall tonal clarity
LR Baggs Element VTC electronics ensure natural amplified sound and control
Neo-tropical mahogany neck provides stability and smooth playability
Genuine West African ebony fingerboard offers a smooth playing surface with rich, articulate tone
Honduran rosewood Curve Wing bridge adds elegance and sonic precision
Taylor nickel tuners offer reliable tuning and sleek aesthetics
Crest inlay motif adds a touch of refined craftsmanship
Taylor deluxe hardshell case protects guitar during transport and storage

Specifications:

Body
Body style: Deep Body Grand Pacific
Top wood: Torrefied Sitka spruce
Back and sides wood: Mahogany
Bracing pattern: Fanned V-Class bracing with tonal rout
Body finish: Gloss
Neck
Neck shape: Taylor standard profile
Neck wood: Neo-tropical mahogany
Neck finish: Satin
Scale length: 25.5"
Fingerboard: Genuine West African ebony
Number of frets: 20
Electronics
Preamp system: LR Baggs Element VTC
Controls: Volume and tone
Hardware
Bridge: Honduran rosewood Curve Wing
Saddle material: White Micarta
Nut material: White TUSQ
Nut width: 1-3/4"
Tuning machines: Taylor nickel
Bridge pins: Rosewood
Other
Case: Taylor deluxe hardshell case
Orientation: Right handed
Number of strings: 6

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3. Be in brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings, or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials.