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6-String | Sitka Spruce Top | Tropical Mahogany Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | No Electronics | Non-cutaway | Taylor Deluxe Hardshell-Western Floral Case
Taylor is committed to ethical sourcing and the ongoing pursuit of greater sustainable practices.
Protective and durable Deluxe Hardshell Case included at no extra charge.
Limited Lifetime Warranty (U.S./Canada) or Extended Warranty (Details)
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The Builder's Edition 517 WHB blends the comfort and player-focused design of our director's-cut collection with premium tonewoods and aesthetics. This Grand Pacific dreadnought serves up a warm, seasoned tone with notes that overlap and blend, offering strong midrange focus from the mahogany back and sides. A torrefied (specially roasted) Sitka spruce top delivers projection and a hint of extra depth and sweetness that you'd expect from an older, more played-in guitar. Chamfered edges make for a more welcoming feel, and the compound-carve neck profile adjusts to support your hand as you move it down the fretboard. This Builder's Edition model sports a Wild Honey Burst color treatment with a Silent Satin finish, and ships with a hardshell case.
Grand Pacific
This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.
Tropical Mahogany
A midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is.
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.