Taylor AD17e Blacktop Acoustic Guitar

Built with solid ovangkol back and sides and a black, solid spruce top, the Grand Pacific AD17e asserts itself with a bold throwback aesthetic that complements its vintage-inspired tone. Ovangkol brings warmth and pleasing midrange focus, which, in concert with our V-Class bracing architecture, delivers a stunning tonal blend of power, sustain and musicality. Chamfered body edges and the trademark comfort of the Taylor neck make this Grand Pacific dreadnought a dream to play, offering guitarists of all styles and musical needs a versatile solid-wood option at a more accessible price. Simple appointments highlight this models musical focus, featuring a black top treatment with a black pickguard, single-ring rosette, 4mm dot fretboard inlays, and an ultra-thin matte finish. It comes with built-in ES2 electronics and ships in a light yet strong AeroCase.

Grand Pacific

Shapes

This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.LEARN MORE ABOUT GRAND PACIFIC >

Sitka Spruce

Top Woods

The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.LEARN MORE ABOUT SITKA SPRUCE >

Ovangkol

Body Woods

Although not as well-known as its Indian rosewood cousin, ovangkol shares many of the same properties, making it a versatile, great-sounding tonewood.LEARN MORE ABOUT OVANGKOL >

Expression System 2

Electronics

The Expression System 2 captures more of a guitars dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.LEARN MORE ABOUT EXPRESSION SYSTEM 2 >

V-Class Bracing

Bracing

A revolutionary design that balances the flexibility and stability of the top, V-Class bracing produces unmatched sustain, volume, and intonation.LEARN MORE ABOUT V-CLASS BRACING >Scale Length25-1/2″Nut & SaddleBlack Tusq Nut, Micarta SaddleBracingV-ClassTruss Rod CoverBlack PlasticPickguardBlackNumber of Frets20TunersTaylor NickelCaseAerocaseBrand of StringsDAddario Coated Phosphor Bronze – MediumBody Length20Body Width16Body Depth4 5/8″BodyBinding/Edge TreatmentChamfered EdgesTop FinishMatteBack Config2-piece No WedgeBackstrap FinishNoneRosette SizeSingle RingBridge InlayNoneBack/Side FinishMatteArmrest BindingNoneBackstrap WoodNoneRosette Mat.Black/Maple/BlackStain/SunburstNoneWedgeNoneArmrestnoNeckNeck Width1-3/4″Fretboard Inlay4mm Dot Italian AcrylicFretboard Binding/Edge TreatmentNoneHeel Cap BindingBlackType of Neck JointScarfNeck/HeelTropical MahoganyFretboard WoodEucalyptusNeck FinishMatteHeel Length3-1/2″PegheadPeghead FinishMattePeghead BindingNonePeghead TypeStandardPeghead PurflingNoneHeadstock OverlayEucalyptusPeghead InlayNonePeghead LogoItalian AcrylicOtherBridge PinsBlackButtonsNickelFingerboard ExtNoneEdge TrimNone