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AD17e

Price: $1,599 USD / Series: The American Dream®
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AD17e

This Grand Pacific dreadnought was forged from Taylor creativity during times of unprecedented global challenges in 2020. Solid ovangkol back and sides bring much of the sparkle and low-end presence you would expect from rosewood, plus a leveled-up midrange for a truly balanced sound up and down the neck. With a solid spruce top, the Grand Pacific body shape produces warm, seasoned acoustic tone reminiscent of vintage acoustic recordings. V-Class bracing adds its tone-enhancing magic to the mix, producing louder notes and chords that sustain and bloom with impeccable intonation. Together, the tonewood pairing, body shape, and interior bracing add up to a versatile workhorse, capable of filling a room with rich cowboy chords or soft fingerpicked melodies. Aesthetically, the AD17e is detailed with minimal appointments to preserve its classic character. Chamfered body edges, stained spruce edge trim, a three-ring rosette in Hawaiian koa, and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard add to the refined visuals, with an Urban Sienna stain for the back and sides and a thin 2-mil matte finish optimizing the guitar’s lively acoustic response. It ships with built-in ES2 electronics 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.

Expression System® 2

Electronics

The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

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
None
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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