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AD17
Sitka Spruce Top | Ovangkol Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | Eucalyptus Fretboard | No Electronics | Non-cutaway | Aerocase Case
Series: The American Dream®
UPC: #00887766106869
$
1,499USD
Responsibly Sourced Materials
AeroCase Included
Sturdy and protective AeroCase included at no extra charge.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Limited Lifetime Warranty (U.S./Canada) or Extended Warranty (Details)
Factory Expert Service & Support
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
- Most affordable all-solid-wood option from Taylor
- U.S.-made with top-tier craftmanship and tonewoods
- Grand Pacific body shape for warm, rounded tone
- V-Class bracing adds power and longer sustain
- Includes lightweight, super-durable AeroCase
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Overview
AD17
The American Dream Series was crafted at the intersection of U.S. craftsmanship, premium tonewoods and great value for working musicians. Made with solid ovangkol back and sides with a spruce top, the AD17 is a Grand Pacific dreadnought that serves up a warm, seasoned response that will remind players of classic acoustic sounds. V-Class bracing helps dial up more volume and sustain along with cleaner intonation all the way down the neck, and chamfered body edges make for a more seamless feel. Clean visual details include a subtle Urban Sienna stain for the back and sides, a three-ring rosette in Hawaiian koa, a faux-tortoiseshell pickguard, and a thin matte finish that maximizes resonance. The acoustic-only AD17 ships with a sturdy AeroCase.
The back-to-basics simplicity of the AD17 Blacktop’s appearance may be minimalistic, but its tone is astonishingly upscale and luxurious.
Playability is simply superb, with the neck providing a smooth slinky feel that lives up to the “dream” designation of the series name.
Playability is simply superb, with the neck providing a smooth slinky feel that lives up to the “dream” designation of the series name.
FEATURES
Grand Pacific
This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.
Ovangkol
Although not as well-known as its Indian rosewood cousin, ovangkol shares many of the same properties, making it a versatile, great-sounding tonewood.
Sitka Spruce
The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
No Electronics
Whether you’re an acoustic purist or simply don’t need a pickup, we’ve got you covered.
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
Highlights
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Scale Length 25-1/2"
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Bracing V-Class Bracing
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Pickguard Tortoise
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Tuners Taylor Nickel
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Strings Coated Phosphor Bronze - Light
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Body Width 16”
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Nut & Saddle Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
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Truss Rod Cover Black Plastic
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Number of Frets 20
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Case Aerocase
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Body Length 20”
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Body Depth 4 5/8"
* Models are subject to change without notice.