Taylor 517e Grand Pacific Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case

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When you’re chasing a warm, seasoned acoustic voice that feels instantly familiar, the Taylor 517e Grand Pacific steps in as your guide to rich, roots-inspired tone with modern reliability. Designed by master luthier Andy Powers, the Grand Pacific body shape reimagines the classic round-shoulder dreadnought, delivering a dry, woody character with a smooth low end and controlled overtones — perfect for singer-songwriters, strummers, and players who want a balanced, mix-ready sound both on stage and in the studio. This is a guitar that doesn’t just project — it blends, making it an exceptional companion for recording and live performance alike.

At the core of the 517e is Taylor’s innovative use of Urban Ironbark, a dense and sustainable tonewood that brings out deep, piano-like lows and shimmering complexity when paired with a torrefied Sitka spruce top. The result is a bold yet articulate voice with impressive headroom and a sweet, broken-in character right out of the case. Taylor’s V-Class bracing enhances sustain, volume, and intonation, while the Expression System 2 electronics ensure your amplified tone remains natural and dynamic. Finished in a striking Tobacco Edge Burst and appointed with faux tortoise binding, elegant inlays, and a satin neck for smooth playability, this guitar is as visually compelling as it is sonically inspiring. Complete with a Taylor Western Floral deluxe hardshell case, this 517e is available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
• Bracing: V-Class
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Pacific
• Top Material: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Tobacco Edge Burst
• Back & Sides Material: Urban Ironbark
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: V-Class
• Binding Material: Faux Tortoise
• Rosette: Green Abalone with Maple/Black Purfling

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Taylor Profile
• Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.836” at 1st Fret, 0.870” at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5”
• Nut Width: 1.75”
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Aerial Italian Acrylic
• Fingerboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 15”
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Taylor Neck
• Headstock: Standard
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Faux Pearl (Italian Acrylic) Logo
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Standard Acoustic Belly
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Saddle: Micarta
• Nut Material: Black Tusq
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel
• Pickguard: Faux Tortoise

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
• Strings: D’Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light
• Case/Gig Bag: Taylor Western Floral Deluxe Hardshell Case (Brown)
• Serial Number: 1205023036
• Manufacture Date: 2023