{"product_id":"taylor-gold-label-517e-grand-pacific-acoustic-electric-guitar-blacktop-with-hardshell-case","title":"Taylor Gold Label 517e Grand Pacific Acoustic\/Electric Guitar - Blacktop with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\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=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis brand new Taylor will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Taylor Gold Label 517e Blacktop embodies the perfect balance of classic inspiration and modern innovation. With its round-shouldered Grand Pacific body shape, this guitar draws deeply from the roots of the American acoustic tradition — the slope-shoulder dreadnoughts that defined folk, country, and singer-songwriter sounds throughout the 20th century — while reimagining that warmth and power through Taylor’s signature precision and clarity. The torrefied Sitka spruce top adds aged-in character and responsiveness, while the solid tropical mahogany back and sides deliver a robust, midrange-forward tone with punch and focus. The result is an instrument with a deep, woody voice that’s both powerful and controlled, equally suited for fingerpicking and strumming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Gold Label Collection celebrates Taylor’s continual evolution in craftsmanship, pairing their newest construction innovations with timeless appointments. At the heart of this 517e is the Action Control Neck, a long-tenon neck joint designed for exceptional tonal transfer and micro-adjustable playability. The V-Class bracing system enhances sustain and clarity, providing a cleaner, more coherent sound whether you’re playing soft dynamics or driving rhythm work. Every detail of the 517e speaks to a builder’s mastery — from its gloss blacktop finish and cream binding to its cream “Crest” fretboard inlays, Honduran rosewood bridge, and West African Crelicam ebony fretboard. The cream pickguard and contrasting natural back and sides lend it an elegant, vintage-inspired visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEquipped with the LR Baggs Element VTC system, this guitar captures every nuance of its warm acoustic character for pristine live sound or studio recording. Its full-bodied Grand Pacific voice makes it a standout for Americana, folk, roots rock, and blues, while the slightly deeper body delivers exceptional bass presence without overpowering the mix. Whether you’re accompanying vocals, tracking rhythm parts, or performing on stage, the 517e offers a versatile, seasoned tone that feels familiar from the first strum and only grows richer with time. 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