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AD17e
Sitka Spruce Top | Ovangkol Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck |... More Eucalyptus Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | AeroCase
Series: The American Dream®
UPC: #00887766106890
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Overview
- One of our most affordable all-solid wood, US-made guitars with electronics
- American-made with signature Taylor craftsmanship
- All-solid tonewoods generate power and complex tone
- Ovangkol body and spruce top for warmth and clarity
- V-Class bracing adds more volume and sustain
- Includes ES2 pickup and lightweight, sturdy AeroCase
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Overview
AD17e
Watch VideoDesigned to provide everyday musicians with a more affordable entry point to the all-solid-wood acoustic playing experience, the AD17e from the American Dream Series serves up a rich, seasoned acoustic tone that bridges the gap between classic sound and modern playability. Solid ovangkol and spruce team up for a bold, punchy midrange with crisp highs and clear low-end power, while chamfered body edges make for a seamless feel. This Grand Pacific dreadnought features our tone-enhancing V-Class bracing and the ES2 pickup for natural plugged-in sound, and ships with a lightweight, super-sturdy AeroCase for easy transportation.
The back-to-basics simplicity of the AD17 Blacktop’s appearance may be minimalistic, but its tone is astonishingly upscale and luxurious.
"The AD17e truly feels and sounds like a far pricier acoustic, thanks to its pleasing tone, neck carve, and that rich African ovangkol wood."
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.
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
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 D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Medium (.013 - .056)
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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"
