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AD17 Blacktop
Sitka Spruce Top | Ovangkol Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | Eucalyptus Fretboard | No Electronics | Aerocase Case
Series: The American Dream®
UPC: #00887766106876
$
1,599USD
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.
- One of our lowest-priced US-made solid-wood guitars
- All-solid tonewoods for tonal depth and complexity
- Ovangkol body and spruce top supply a punchy voice
- V-Class bracing dials up the volume and sustain
- Includes super-lightweight, durable AeroCase
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Overview
AD17 Blacktop
Crafted to offer solid-wood tone and American-made craftsmanship at an exceptional value for working musicians, the AD17 Blacktop from the Taylor American Dream Series is an all-acoustic, non-cutaway guitar that blends a contemporary feel with a classic sound. Solid ovangkol back and sides and a spruce top serve up a warm, seasoned tone with a robust midrange and clear low-end power, with V-Class bracing inside to push more power and longer sustain. The AD17 Blacktop also features rounded body edges for a more accommodating feel, plus clean appointments, a stylish black-finished top and an ultra-durable, yet lightweight 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 Black
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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.