Taylor Gold Label 717e - Gloss Sunburst finish with Hardshell Case

The Taylor Gold Label 717e - Crafted Tone with Elegance and Edge

Premium Tonewoods and Artisanal Craftsmanship

The Taylor Gold Label 717e in Sunburst finish is a masterclass in American acoustic design, fusing modern innovation with the sonic heart of heritage instruments. This dreadnought’s back and sides are crafted from rich Indian rosewood, offering deep lows and complex overtones. At its core is a torrefied spruce top—lightly aged through a specialized roasting process—giving it a matured, open response right out of the case.

Enhanced Playability with V-Class Bracing

Beneath the surface, Taylor’s Fanned V-Class bracing architecture balances stiffness and flexibility across the soundboard, allowing notes to bloom with remarkable sustain and impeccable intonation. Whether you’re laying down subtle fingerstyle passages or pushing the top with a strong flatpick, the 717e responds with dynamic headroom and tonal clarity.

High-Quality Components for a Flawless Feel

This model’s mahogany neck is capped with a West African Crelicam ebony fretboard—smooth, resilient, and sustainably sourced. With a 1-3/4” nut width and a full 25-1/2” scale length, the neck offers both comfort and precision. Nickel Taylor tuners add a touch of vintage styling while holding tuning reliably through long sessions and varying climates.

Professional-Grade Electronics for Studio and Stage

Outfitted with the LR Baggs Element VTC system, the 717e translates its natural acoustic voice into amplified clarity with warmth and presence. This under-saddle pickup design features an unobtrusive soundhole-mounted volume and tone control, making it a natural companion for live performance and high-fidelity studio tracking.

Show-Stopping Finish with Road-Ready Protection

Visually, the Sunburst gloss top adds a warm, vintage vibe to the guitar’s elegant lines, contrasted by a satin-finished neck for a smooth, broken-in feel. The “Curve Wing” bridge, carved from Honduran rosewood, and Indian rosewood bridge pins add subtle, refined touches. A Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case in “British Cocoa” vinyl ensures secure and stylish transport for this high-end instrument.

Specifications

• Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood

• Top: Torrefied Spruce

• Neck: Mahogany

• Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony

• Tuning Machines: Taylor Nickel

• Nut Width: 1-3/4”

• Scale Length: 25-1/2”

• Bracing: Fanned V-Class

• Bridge: Honduran Rosewood “Curve Wing”

• Bridge Pins: Indian Rosewood

• Nut: TUSQ

• Saddle: Micarta

• Finish: Gloss Body (Sunburst), Satin Neck

• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC

• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light

• Guitar Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case, “British Cocoa” Vinyl Exterior

This acoustic guitar ships fully insured with signature required.