Taylor Gold Label 517e SB Grand Pacific Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Sunburst with Cream Pickguard and Hardshell Case

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When inspiration strikes, the Taylor Gold Label 517e SB is designed to meet the moment with a tone that feels broken-in from day one and a voice that carries warmth, nuance, and power. As part of Taylor’s limited-production Gold Label Series, this instrument represents a blend of Taylor’s most player-centric innovations and old-world sonic character. Created in small batches and crafted with rare tonewoods and unique appointments, Gold Label guitars showcase Taylor’s premium craftsmanship while exploring new sonic territory within their iconic body shapes. The 517e SB builds on the Grand Pacific platform with enhanced body depth and a long-tenon Action Control Neck, combining the round-shoulder dreadnought’s heritage vibe with refined playability and precise intonation.

The tonal character of this guitar is shaped by its torrefied Sitka spruce top and tropical mahogany back and sides, producing a sound that’s lush, midrange-rich, and woody — perfect for players who lean into roots, Americana, folk, or blues. The roasted spruce top adds extra warmth and responsiveness, reminiscent of vintage acoustics that have aged gracefully over decades. Whether you're fingerpicking or strumming with intensity, this guitar responds with articulation and clarity, while the Grand Pacific body ensures low-end presence that fills the room without muddying the mix. The Fanned V-Class bracing adds sustain and improves tuning stability across the neck, making this an ideal companion for both live performance and detailed studio work.

Visually, the 517e SB makes a strong impression with its golden brown sunburst top, cream pickguard, and subtle yet elegant appointments like cream Crest inlays and Honduran rosewood bridge. The LR Baggs Element VTC electronics faithfully translate the guitar’s natural warmth when amplified, providing a full, balanced output that’s ready for the stage. This guitar is a prime example of Taylor’s ability to merge time-tested tonewoods and modern design, offering a vintage voice with modern flexibility. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this acoustic beauty ships with a hardshell case for convenient transport and premium protection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Bracing: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Rout
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Pacific
• Top Material: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Golden Brown Sunburst
• Back & Sides Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Back Configuration: 2-piece, No Wedge
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Rout
• Binding Material: Cream
• Rosette: Cream (.075") / .032" Black / Cream (.075") Single Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.831" at 1st Fret, 0.866" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Cream Crest
• Fingerboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 15”
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-3/16”
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Long-Tenon Action Control Neck at 14th Fret
• Headstock: Paddle
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Cream Crest
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Curve Wing
• Bridge Material: Honduran Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Indian Rosewood
• Saddle: White Micarta
• Nut Material: White TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• Pickguard: Cream

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Case/Gig Bag: Gold Label Hardshell Case (British Cocoa)
• Serial Number: 1209045035
• Manufacture Date: 2025