Taylor Gold Label 517e Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Gloss Natural Finish with Hardshell Case

The Taylor Gold Label 517e - Tradition Meets Innovation in a Bold Acoustic Voice

Classic Dreadnought Power with Modern Clarity

The Taylor Gold Label 517e stands as a robust evolution of the traditional dreadnought, offering a deeper-bodied Grand Pacific shape designed for wide dynamic range and projection. The result is a warm, seasoned voice that thrives in ensemble settings and solo performances alike. Its round-shoulder silhouette brings a familiar comfort, while the torrefied Sitka spruce top ensures that "broken-in" resonance from the very first chord. Whether you’re driving rhythm or nuanced fingerstyle, this model delivers powerful lows, detailed mids, and a smooth treble response.

Premium Tonewoods for a Rich, Organic Sound

A carefully selected top of natural torrefied Sitka spruce, chosen for its broad dynamic range and crisp articulation, paired with solid neo-tropical mahogany back and sides, drive this beast of a dread. It speaks with authority in the midrange while maintaining a focused, woody tone, and provides a rich tonal palette that appeals to players seeking vintage-inspired warmth without sacrificing clarity or responsiveness.

V-Class Bracing and the Action Control Neck

Engineered with Taylor’s innovative V-Class bracing and the patented long-tenon Action Control Neck joint, the 517e achieves an ideal balance of power and precision. The Fanned V-Class architecture enhances volume, sustain, and intonation across the entire fretboard, while the neck’s adjustable design allows for effortless action tweaks without compromising structural integrity. These modern features ensure the guitar feels alive in your hands while remaining adaptable to your unique playing style.

Distinctive Gold Label Aesthetic

As part of the Gold Label Collection, the 517e boasts refined and original cosmetic appointments. A gloss natural finish highlights the wood’s character, while a firestripe pickguard, cream Crest inlays, and a modified headstock with a script-style logo offer a vintage nod with contemporary elegance. Additional visual touches include a Honduran rosewood bridge, Indian rosewood bridge pins, and understated cream binding that frames the instrument with tasteful contrast.

Stage-Ready Electronics and Premium Case

Equipped with LR Baggs Element VTC electronics, the 517e is ready to deliver its nuanced tone through any amplification system. Whether on stage or in the studio, this pickup system captures the full depth of the guitar’s voice with natural presence and dynamic responsiveness. The guitar ships in a deluxe British Cocoa hardshell case to ensure it arrives safe, sound, and in style.

Specifications:

• Number of Strings: 6
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Grand Pacific (3/8" deeper for Gold Label)
• Top Wood: Natural Torrefied Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood: Solid Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Bracing: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Route
• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Bridge: Honduran Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Indian Rosewood
• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• Nut & Saddle: White TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Inlays: Cream Crest (Fretboard and Peghead)
• Rosette: Cream/Black/Cream Single Ring
• Binding: Cream (Body and Fretboard)
• Finish: Gloss Top, Back, and Sides; Satin Neck
• Pickguard: Firestripe
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Case: Gold Label British Cocoa Deluxe Hardshell Case

This acoustic guitar ships fully insured with signature required.