With its solid Urban Ironbark back and sides, torrefied spruce top, and Grand Pacific dreadnought body shape, the 517e delivers a totally unique tone profile within the Taylor line. Players will hear a muscular yet sweet response with remarkable balance across the tonal spectrum, offering power and clarity in equal measure. Inside, our V-Class bracing dials up more power and longer sustain, drawing out more of Ironbark's rosewood-esque qualities and enhancing the seasoned, warm character of the Grand Pacific body. Subtle appointments such as a green abalone rosette, faux tortoiseshell binding and Marquise inlays in Italian acrylic round out the package, which includes ES2 electronics and a hardshell case.
Overview
Solid Urban Ironbark yields power, clarity and balance
Torrefied spruce top for seasoned warmth and depth
Grand Pacific dreadnought body offers classic, full-range tone
V-Class interior bracing improves volume and sustain
Includes ES2 electronics and hardshell case
Specifications
Grand Pacific
This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.
Urban Ironbark
This tonewood from our urban wood initiative yields power, fidelity and depth for a supremely balanced, muscular sound.
Sitka Spruce
The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
V-Class Bracing
Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.
Specifications
Body
Binding Edge Treatment Faux Tortoiseshell
Back Config 2-piece No Wedge
Rosette Size Single Ring
Back/Side Finish Gloss
Stain/Sunburst Tobacco Sunburst
Top Finish Gloss
Rosette Material Shell, Green Abalone
Neck
Neck Width1-3/4"
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment West African Crelicam Ebony
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