Description
Taylor Gold Label 517e – Natural
Dive into the soulful world of acoustic tone with the Taylor Gold Label 517e, a Grand Pacific that beautifully blends vintage spirit with cutting-edge engineering. This isn’t just a guitar; it’s a deep dive into classic mahogany dreadnought sound, reimagined with a modern depth that gives it incredible “lung capacity”. The heart of this tone machine lies in its pairing of a torrefied Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides. Torrefaction—a special heat-treating process—gives the spruce the resonance and sweet warmth of an aged, played-in acoustic right out of the case, producing a classic “broken-in” sound.
The mahogany back and sides are the foundation of this guitar’s woody, earthy voice. Mahogany is a renowned midrange powerhouse, prized for its balanced, punchy, and articulate response, providing a focused bass and clear, dry tone with minimal overtones that cuts beautifully through a band mix. This unique Grand Pacific body has been slightly deepened (3/8″ more than the original) to enhance the low-end expansiveness, power, and projection, giving even the treble notes extra warmth and depth.
Inside, Taylor’s revolutionary Fanned V-Class bracing enhances volume, sustains, and intonation across the entire fretboard. Coupled with the exclusive long-tenon Action Control Neck™, which boosts low-end resonance and allows for micro-adjustments to the string height, the 517e offers a seamless blend of old-school character and modern playability. Whether you’re recording in the studio or performing live, the onboard LR Baggs Element VTC electronics faithfully capture the instrument’s natural warmth and clarity, making the Gold Label 517e a reliable, high-end workhorse for any serious player.
Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?
Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.
Highlights
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Aged-In Tone: The torrefied Sitka spruce top delivers the sweet, open, and warm tone of a seasoned, vintage instrument from day one.
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Mahogany Midrange Magic: Solid mahogany back and sides ensure a focused, earthy, and punchy sound that is clear and articulate.
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Enhanced Resonance: The deep-bodied Grand Pacific shape delivers a more expansive low end and powerful projection.
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Fanned V-Class Bracing: Innovative internal bracing provides enhanced volume, extended sustain, and near-perfect intonation.
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Stage-Ready Electronics: Equipped with the LR Baggs Element VTC system, which captures the guitar’s natural acoustic voice with clarity and warmth.
Specifications
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Body Wood: Solid Neo-Tropical Mahogany
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Top Wood: Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce
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Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
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Left/Right Handed: Right-Handed
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Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
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Scale Length: 25-1/2″
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Fretboard Radius: 15″
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Fretboard Inlay/Material: Cream Crest
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Neck Profile: Standard Carve
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Finish: Gloss Body, Satin Neck
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Bridge Material: Honduran Rosewood “Curve Wing”
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Nut Material: White TUSQ Nut
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Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
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Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
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Bridge Pins: Indian Rosewood
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Manufacturer Part Number: 517EGL
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Depth at 1st Fret: .850″
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Depth at 10th Fret: .879″
The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!
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