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217e Plus SB
Torrefied Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics
Torrefied Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Neo-Tropical Mahogany... More
Series:
200
UPC: #00887766136026
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AeroCase Included
Sturdy and protective AeroCase included at no extra charge.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Garantía de por vida con registro
Factory Expert Service & Support
Servicio y Soporte Técnico de Fábrica
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
Expertos en servicio al cliente de fábrica capacitados para ayudarte a aprovechar al máximo tu guitarra.
Overview
- Torrefied Sitka spruce top for projection and aged-in warmth
- Grand Pacific body produces clear low-end power
- Slender Taylor neck for a relaxed fretting feel
- Dusky sunburst top color with full-body gloss finish
- Includes ES2 electronics and a lightweight AeroCase
Overview
217e Plus SB
Crafted with a torrefied Sitka spruce top, our Grand Pacific round-shoulder dreadnought body shape and tone-enhancing internal bracing, the 217e Plus SB Plus offers players a premium acoustic playing experience with a rich, powerful voice. Thanks to our proprietary roasting process for the spruce top, this model yields bold projection with a warm, aged-in quality and clear low-end power, adding up to a seasoned neo-vintage sound that's sure to provide inspiration for players of all skill levels. A slender Taylor neck ensures smooth, relaxed fretting across the frequency spectrum, and built-in ES2 electronics produce clear, organic tone whenever you need to plug in. This Plus model features upgraded appointments such as a full-body gloss finish and a striking sunburst top treatment, and includes a sturdy, lightweight AeroCase for storage and transportation.
Features
Grand Pacific
A round-shoulder body with a warm, blended voice, strong low-end power, and versatile tone suited for many playing styles.
Indian Rosewood
The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever.
Torrefied Spruce
Treated with our special roasting process, torrefied spruce tops deliver all the clarity, balance and projection you’d expect from a traditional spruce top with an extra dash of warmth and played-in depth.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Specifications
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Number of Strings 6 String
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Orientation Right Handed
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Body Shape Grand Pacific
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Bracing System C-Class Bracing
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Color Tobacco Sunburst, Top Only
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Electronics Expression System® 2
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
9 questions
Does this model have back bracing, or does it use a rounded back?
No layered models have back bracing. They do have a greater radius to the back than solid wood models.
I live in a winter climate where humidity can get down to 25%- I have multiple guitars and a few Taylors and have humidifiers set up for the winter and it stays around 40-43%. My question- I assume laminate guitars are more forgiving in locales where humidity fluctuates?
No. These guitars have solid wood sounds boards and require the same level of care as all solid wood guitars. An average of 45%-55% is recommended.
built in tuner?
No. This guitar is equipped with the ES2 system which does not have a built in tuner. It does have a volume control as well as active treble and bass controls.
What strings does the Taylor 217e sb have?
D'Addario XS lights (012"-053")
scale on 217?
25.5"
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Is this laminate rosewood?
The back and sides are layered Indian Rosewood.
where is this made?
This model is made in our Tecate, Mexico factory.
How is this guitar for finger picking?
It'll work for fingerpicking although most players focused on fingerpicking prefer a smaller bodied model, like a Grand Concert. Check out the 212ce Plus for something in this price range.
What gauge strings are recommended for the 217e Grand Pacific 50th Annaversary?
D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze, Mediums .013-.056
Reviews
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings
Great singer-songwriter companion.
C-Class bracing with a torrefied solid top, Taylor's thin UV gloss finish meets the GP body shape and magic happpens. This is not just my favorite guitar in the 100 and 200 series, but one of my favorite in the entire Taylor catalog... You also get the very nice Aerocase with this model! Find some clips on YouTube, amazing guitar, incredible singer-songwriter companion.
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My First Taylor
I've played many brands and different models of guitar but this was my first Taylor. I am very impressed with the deep rich tones, the fit and finish is impeccable and I can play it comfortably for hours. I did my homework and it paid off
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Is an incredible instrument for the money. Very comfortable to play and has a big sound.
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- I've been playing for a while now
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- Mostly acoustic player