This Grand Pacific dreadnought was forged from Taylor creativity during times of unprecedented global challenges in 2020. Solid ovangkol back and sides bring much of the sparkle and low-end presence you would expect from rosewood, plus a levelled-up midrange for a truly balanced sound up and down the neck. With a solid spruce top, the Grand Pacific body shape produces a warm, seasoned acoustic tone reminiscent of vintage acoustic recordings.
V-Class bracing adds its tone-enhancing magic to the mix, producing louder notes and chords that sustain and bloom with impeccable intonation. Together, the tonewood pairing, body shape, and interior bracing add up to a versatile workhorse, capable of filling a room with rich cowboy chords or soft fingerpicked melodies.
Aesthetically, the AD17e is detailed with minimal appointments to preserve its classic character. Chamfered body edges, stained spruce edge trim, a three-ring rosette in Hawaiian koa, and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard add to the refined visuals, with an Urban Sienna stain for the back and sides and a thin 2-mil matte finish optimizing the guitar’s lively acoustic response. It ships with built-in ES2 electronics in a Taylor AeroCase.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Grand Pacific Dreadnought
- Body Material: Solid Spruce (Top), Solid Ovangkol (Back & Sides)
- Body Finish: MatteTaylor's
- Fretboard Material: Eucalyptus
- Scale Length: 25-1/2"
- No. of Frets: 20
- Fretboard Inlays: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
- Electronics: Expression System® 2
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Strings: D'Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze - Medium
- Tuning Machines: Taylor Tuners
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Case: AerocCase
