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AD17

Price: $1,399 USD / Series: The American Dream®
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AD17

This Grand Pacific model is the first of our round-shoulder dreadnoughts to feature back and sides of solid ovangkol, an African tonewood that shares rosewood’s warmth and brilliance with additional presence in the midrange. Topped with solid spruce, the AD17 serves up a blend of sparkle and clean low-end power, enhanced by V-Class bracing for greater volume, longer sustain, and a more in-tune sound. That seasoned, vintage-hued tone is reflected in this model’s strikingly classic look, with a natural top and a deep Urban Sienna color treatment for the ovangkol back and sides. Minimally decorated but finely crafted, the AD17 also features chamfered body edges, stained spruce edge trim, a three-ring rosette in Hawaiian koa, and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard. The 2.0 mil-thick matte body finish minimizes damping for unfettered resonance. It ships in a Taylor AeroCase.

Reviews

Playability is simply superb, with the neck providing a smooth slinky feel that lives up to the “dream” designation of the series name.
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Features

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Grand Pacific

Shapes

This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.

Sitka Spruce

Top Woods

The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

Ovangkol

Body Woods

Although not as well-known as its Indian rosewood cousin, ovangkol shares many of the same properties, making it a versatile, great-sounding tonewood.

V-Class Bracing

Bracing

A revolutionary design that balances the flexibility and stability of the top, V-Class bracing produces unmatched sustain, volume, and intonation.
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Specifications

Our commitment to a great playing experience covers every detail of a guitar.

Highlights
Scale Length
25-1/2"
Nut & Saddle
Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
Bracing
V-Class
Truss Rod Cover
Black Plastic
Pickguard
Tortoise
Number of Frets
20
Tuners
Taylor Nickel
Case
Aerocase
Brand of Strings
D’Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze - Medium
Body Length
20”
Body Width
16”
Body Depth
4 5/8"
Body
Binding/Edge Treatment
Chamfered Edges
Top Finish
Matte
Back Config
2-piece No Wedge
Backstrap Finish
Matte
Rosette Size
Three Ring
Bridge Inlay
None
Back/Side Finish
Matte
Armrest Binding
None
Backstrap Wood
None
Rosette Mat.
Hawaiian Koa
Stain/Sunburst
Urban Sienna
Wedge
None
Armrest
no
Neck
Neck Width
1-3/4"
Fretboard Inlay
4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment
None
Heel Cap Binding
Black
Type of Neck Joint
Scarf
Neck/Heel
Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood
Eucalyptus
Neck Finish
Matte
Heel Length
3-1/2"
Peghead
Peghead Finish
Matte
Peghead Binding
None
Peghead Type
Standard
Peghead Purfling
None
Headstock Overlay
Eucalyptus
Peghead Inlay
None
Peghead Logo
Italian Acrylic
Other
Bridge Pins
Black
Buttons
Nickel
Fingerboard Ext
None
Edge Trim
None
*Models are subject to change without notice

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