Taylor - Gold Label 517e SB - Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Mahogany/Torrified Sitka - Sunburst w/ Cream Pickguard - w/ Gold Label British Cocoa Hardshell Case - x5093

Taylor - Gold Label 517e SB - Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Mahogany/Torrified Sitka - Sunburst w/ Cream Pickguard - w/ Gold Label British Cocoa Hardshell Case

Featuring a golden-brown burst top, the Gold Label 517e SB exudes visual charm that reflects its heritage sonic personality. This reimagined Grand Pacific—updated with a greater body depth than our original round-shoulder dreadnought design—is a powerhouse acoustic-electric with exceptional low-end power. Solid mahogany back and sides are paired with a torrefied Sitka spruce top for a woody, earthy voice with a thick midrange character. Our special soundboard roasting process contributes extra sweetness for a tone that’s even more reminiscent of older, played-in acoustics. Fanned V-Class interior bracing dials up extra volume and sustain while improving intonation along the entire fretboard. A slim, satin-finish Taylor neck boasts our patented long-tenon Action Control Neck™ joint, which allows for on-the-fly string height adjustments to suit your playing preferences. The long-tenon design enhances the wood coupling between the neck and body, translating into more low-end resonance and a deeper, warmer, more open sound.

Showcasing the Gold Label Collection’s unique design details, this guitar features a modified headstock with an angled back cut and script-style Taylor logo inlay, and a cream-colored pickguard with a distinct shape. A firestripe pickguard is also available for this model. Its appointment package 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.

In House Serial: 1205235093

Features:

• Modified Grand Pacific body adds remarkable warmth and depth
• Torrefied Sitka spruce top produces rich, sweet projection
• Solid mahogany back and sides for warm, woody tone
• Long-tenon neck joint with exceptional adjustability
• Includes LR Baggs Element VTC pickup and deluxe hardshell case

Specifications:

Highlights:

• Number of Strings: 6 String
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Grand Pacific
• Bracing System: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Route
• Color: Golden Brown SEB Top, Natural Back/Sides
• Electronics: LR Baggs - Element VTC
• Case/Bag: Gold Label Hardshell Case British Cocoa

Body:

• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Back/Side Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Rosette: Cream (.075")/.032" Black/Cream (.075") Single Ring
• Back Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge
• Body Binding: Cream
• Armrest: None
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Neck:

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Inlay: Cream Crest
• Fretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Finish: Satin

Peghead:

• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Peghead Inlay: Cream Crest
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Gloss

Other:

• Bridge: Honduran Rosewood
• Nut & Saddle: White TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: Indian Rosewood
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Pickguard: Cream/Black
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• Strap Pin: Black
• End Pin: Bronze