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Gold Label 517e
6-String | Spruce Top | Mahogany Back and Sides | Neo-Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | LR Baggs - Element VTC Electronics | Gold Label Hardshell Case British Cocoa
6-String | Spruce Top | Mahogany Back and Sides | Neo-Tropical Mahogany... More
Series:
500
UPC: #00887766139133
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$2,799USD
$2,799USD
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Responsibly Sourced Materials
Materiales obtenidos de forma responsable.
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Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Estuche rígido deluxe incluido
Protective and durable Deluxe Hardshell Case included at no extra charge.
Estuche protector rígido deluxe y duradero incluido sin cargo adicional.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Garantía de por vida con registro
Factory Expert Service & Support
Servicio y Soporte Técnico de Fábrica
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
Expertos en servicio al cliente de fábrica capacitados para ayudarte a aprovechar al máximo tu guitarra.
Overview
- Deeper Grand Pacific body for incredible warmth and power
- Torrefied Sitka spruce top adds aged-in sweetness and depth
- Solid mahogany back and sides offer bold midrange
- Long-tenon neck joint with exceptional adjustability
- Includes LR Baggs Element VTC pickup and deluxe hardshell case
Overview
Gold Label 517e
Watch VideoWith its deep, expansive voice and extraordinary projection, the Gold Label 517e adds a powerful new dimension to the Gold Label Collection. Designed to produce an older, more traditional acoustic sound, this model blends warm, old-school tone with modern playability. Crafted with solid mahogany back and sides and a natural torrefied Sitka spruce top for a mature, played-in sound from day one, this gloss-finish Grand Pacific model offers a rich midrange character with a clear, woody response. Our round-shoulder dreadnought shape—updated here with a slightly deeper body—delivers incredible low-end power while a slender, satin-finish Taylor neck provides smooth playability. Inside, fanned V-Class bracing boosts volume, lengthens sustain and improves intonation along the entire fretboard. Taylor's patented long-tenon Action Control Neck™ joint enhances the wood coupling between neck and body to boost low-end resonance while enabling easy and precise adjustments to string height.
Showcasing the Gold Label Collection’s unique design details, this model features a modified headstock with an angled back cut and script-style Taylor logo inlay and a firestripe pickguard with a distinct shape. The appointment package also includes a Honduran rosewood Curve Wing bridge with Indian rosewood bridge pins, cream-colored Crest inlays on the fretboard and peghead, cream body binding, and a cream single-ring rosette. Outfitted with Taylor nickel tuners and LR Baggs Element VTC electronics, the Gold Label 517e ships in a British Cocoa deluxe hardshell case.
Features
Powerful Vintage Warmth
Deep, resonant sound meets refined comfort for players who crave vintage tone and easy playability.
Grand Pacific
A round-shoulder body with a warm, blended voice, strong low-end power, and versatile tone suited for many playing styles.
Mahogany
A midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is.
Action Control Neck
Building on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment.
Spruce
The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
LR Baggs - Element VTC
This undersaddle pickup channels tone from the movement of a guitar’s top, delivering a remarkably warm, detailed sound in Gold Label and Legacy Collection guitars.
Gold Label Hardshell Case British Cocoa
Specifications
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Number of Strings 6 String
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Orientation Right Handed
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Body Shape Grand Pacific
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Bracing System Fanned V-Class with Tonal Rout
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Color Natural
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Electronics LR Baggs - Element VTC
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Case/Bag Gold Label Hardshell Case British Cocoa
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
5 questions
left handed option?
Yes. It can be special ordered through any authorized retailer.
What are the dimensions of the guitar body?
Total length, 41'. lower bout width, 16". Depth, 5".
Where is this guitar made? Thx
El Cajon, California, USA
Is there a choice for neck ( nut) width? 1.75 is just a slight bit wide for my comfort..Thx
Sorry, no.
What gauge strings does the 517e use?
D'Addario XS lights (012"-053")
Reviews
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings
Taylor 517e wins!
one of the best acoustics i've ever picked up, and thats considering i live outside of Nashville and have access to a lot of expensive vintage and handbuilt custom guitars. The Action Control System is a game changer. its hard to shop for a vintage sounding guitar thats twice the price and you can already see it needs a neck reset and you don't know how it will turn out.
you know when you found something that fits right when you can't put it down. thanks for building such a beautiful instrument!
you know when you found something that fits right when you can't put it down. thanks for building such a beautiful instrument!
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- I play both acoustic and electric
- Would you recommend this to a friend?
- Yes
517e Back to the future!!
Havent put it down since I bought it! Plays like butter and that old school sound just powers its way out! Love my 414ce, but this brings another dimension!! Thank you Andy Powers!!!
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- How I Use It
- Studio/Recording
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- I play both acoustic and electric
- Would you recommend this to a friend?
- Yes
Outstanding Guitar
Sound and playability are mesmerizing. This guitar stands out from the rest of the pack in this price range from Martin to Gibson. First strum I knew I wasn’t goin home without it. Well done Taylor!
- How I Use It
- Home/Recreational
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- I play both acoustic and electric
517e vs 114e
I love the 517e acoustic tone naturally.Through a mic into a PA. I am not impressed with the electronics.The 114e has a better sounding electronic set up. The 517e’s 1st,2nd strings sound scratchy.517e is a wonderful natural acoustic guitar.
- How I Use It
- Stage/Live Performance
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- I'm a professional musician
- Describe Yourself
- I play both acoustic and electric