Taylor Gold Label 717e Grand Pacific Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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The Taylor Gold Label 717e Grand Pacific acoustic-electric guitar introduces a bold evolution to the Grand Pacific design, blending old-school tone with modern innovation. As part of Taylor's exclusive Gold Label Collection, this model features a deeper-bodied Grand Pacific shape with a 5" depth at the soundhole, delivering expanded low-end resonance and powerful projection. The torrefied Sitka spruce top ensures enhanced warmth and responsiveness, while an East Indian rosewood back and sides contribute rich overtones and balanced tonal clarity. With its fanned V-Class bracing and tonal routing, this guitar offers improved sustain, superior intonation and dynamic range. Aesthetic details like cream binding, a crest inlay motif and a Firestripe pickguard complement its sophisticated sonic capabilities, making this guitar an inspiring choice for players seeking both character and craftsmanship.
Torrefied Sitka Spruce and East Indian Rosewood for Rich Tone
The Gold Label 717e pairs a torrefied Sitka spruce top with an East Indian rosewood back and sides, crafting a voice that combines warmth, clarity and nuanced overtones. The torrefaction process enhances the spruce's responsiveness, giving it a played-in character that resonates with old-school charm. Rosewood adds depth and complexity, providing a rich bass foundation, sparkling highs and a beautifully balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. Together, these tonewoods create a sonic palette ideal for dynamic expression, from delicate fingerpicking to robust strumming. The gloss finish amplifies the natural beauty of the woods, ensuring both visual and tonal appeal.
Taylor Fanned V-Class Bracing for Optimal Projection
The Gold Label 717e's innovative fanned V-Class bracing takes Taylor's patented design a step further, refining its tonal characteristics and physical response. The bracing architecture enhances stiffness along the string plane while allowing flexibility across the top, creating robust airflow for greater volume and sustain. The tonal routing optimizes harmonic clarity, ensuring notes ring out with exceptional definition. This design also improves intonation by harmonizing frequencies across the fretboard, allowing players to achieve cohesive chords and melodies with precision. The result is a guitar that delivers bold projection and balanced tonal depth, even in challenging acoustic environments.
Long-Tenon Action Control Neck for Playability and Stability
Taylor's new long-tenon Action Control neck design offers enhanced structural integrity and effortless playability. The neo-tropical mahogany neck features a standard Taylor profile, providing a comfortable grip for players of all styles. The satin finish ensures a smooth fretting experience, while the 1-3/4" nut width accommodates intricate chord voicings and fingerstyle techniques. This unique neck construction improves stability, maintaining consistent action and minimizing movement over time. Combined with the genuine West African ebony fingerboard, this guitar offers precision and reliability for every performance.
LR Baggs Element VTC Electronics for Amplified Precision
Equipped with LR Baggs Element VTC electronics, the Gold Label 717e seamlessly transitions from acoustic to amplified performance. The undersaddle pickup captures the guitar's natural resonance with stunning accuracy, translating its warm lows and articulate highs to a plugged-in setting. The onboard preamp includes intuitive volume and tone controls, enabling players to shape their sound with ease. These controls are located discretely at the top of the soundhole to preserve the traditional look of the acoustic guitar. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, this system ensures clarity and depth, maintaining the guitar's authentic voice in amplified settings.
A Premium Acoustic-Electric for Players Seeking Depth and Character
With its innovative deep-bodied design and meticulously crafted tonewoods, the Taylor Gold Label 717e Grand Pacific acoustic-electric guitar caters to players who value warmth, power and refined aesthetics. Its ergonomic shape and advanced features make it a reliable companion for stage, studio or songwriting sessions. Experience the perfect blend of old-school character and modern craftsmanship with this exceptional Taylor model.
Features:Torrefied Sitka spruce top enhances resonance and tonal clarity
East Indian rosewood back and sides deliver rich low-end warmth and projection
Fanned V-Class bracing with tonal rout ensures stability and improved sonic balance
Deep Body Grand Pacific design provides added depth and projection
LR Baggs Element VTC electronics offer reliable amplified sound with volume and tone controls
Honduran rosewood Curve Wing bridge ensures smooth string action and premium aesthetics
Neo-tropical mahogany neck ensures durability and effortless playability for extended sessions
Firestripe pickguard adds bold vintage-inspired styling
Crest inlay motif and cream binding contribute to an elegant aesthetic
Taylor deluxe hardshell case provides robust protection for travel and storage
Body
Body style: Deep Body Grand Pacific
Top wood: Torrefied Sitka spruce
Back and sides wood: East Indian rosewood
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
