{"product_id":"taylor-builders-edition-517e-grand-pacific-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural-with-hardshell-case-factory-used","title":"Taylor Builder's Edition 517e Grand Pacific Acoustic\/Electric Guitar - Natural with Hardshell Case - Factory Used","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis Factory Used\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Taylor \u003c\/span\u003ewill ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. It is in near brand new condition with a small scratch on the front of the body and small scuffs in the top right binding on the front and the back of the neck and headstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. Check out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor Builder’s Edition 517e brings a warm, seasoned voice to the modern acoustic guitar, pairing the comfort and refinement of Taylor’s Builder’s Edition approach with the full, blended character of the Grand Pacific dreadnought body. Designed by master builder Andy Powers, it combines solid mahogany back and sides with a torrefied spruce top to create a sound that feels rich and inviting without losing clarity. The mahogany adds focused midrange presence and a strong, balanced foundation, while the specially roasted spruce top brings projection, definition, and the extra warmth of a guitar that feels like it has already spent years opening up. Inside, V-Class bracing helps the notes bloom with impressive sustain and a more cohesive, responsive voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Pacific body shape gives the Taylor Builder’s Edition 517e a broad, rounded sound that works beautifully for strumming, fingerstyle, and everything in between. Its low end has plenty of depth, but the controlled overtones keep chords from becoming muddy, allowing individual notes to remain clear even in fuller arrangements. The Builder’s Edition details make the playing experience just as appealing as the sound. Chamfered body edges create a comfortable feel against the player, while the compound-carve neck profile offers a smooth, natural transition through the playing position. A Silent Satin finish further refines the experience by reducing incidental contact noise, letting the guitar's voice take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it’s time to plug in, Taylor’s Expression System 2 captures the guitar’s natural dynamics through its behind-the-saddle pickup design, delivering a responsive amplified sound that retains the character of the instrument. The Taylor Builder’s Edition 517e is an acoustic built for players who appreciate warmth, balance, and a played-in voice, with the projection and refinement to handle everything from quiet solo performances to full-band settings. 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