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The Builder’s Edition 517e round shoulder dreadnought features Tropical Mahogany back and sides which complement the Torrefied Sitka spruce top and create a sound that’s rich and full. The torrefied Sitka spruce top gives the guitar a little more warmth, like a nice pair of shoes comfortably broken in to add a bit of character and distinction. Sapele beveled edge binding and Grained Ivoroid Arrowheads inlay round out this understated beauty with solid West African ebony fingerboard and bridge. The 517e builder’s edition comes equipped with stage ready Expression System 2 onboard, active electronics, and ships in a Taylor Deluxe Hardshell case with Western Floral pattern.
Taylor’s new Grand Pacific body shape unleashes a whole new sound in this amazing round shoulder dreadnought. Based on the award-winning architecture of the V Class Bracing, this new guitar design redefines the tonal qualities one might normally associate with a Taylor guitar. Inspired by traditional country and bluegrass recordings, master guitar builder Andy Powers set out to create a guitar that produced a warm and seasoned sound with clear low end power. Andy wanted to create a guitar that appealed to variety of players that captured a sound that was new and familiar at the same time.
The waist of the guitar is slightly wider, making notes more round and whole and the guitar embraces lush, sonic overtones with rich fidelity. Notes have longer sustain and more projection, while sounding more in tune. The 517e Grand Pacific Builder’s Edition guitar takes the playing experience to a new level. With custom beveled sapele binding, the guitar body offers a smooth feel. Combined with a custom curved bridge, the players right hand will feel more comfortable. The compound carve neck profile adapts seamlessly with your left-hand movements up the neck, creating a comfortable, natural feel wherever you are on the fretboard.
The silent satin finish with gorgeous wild honey burst top reduces body noise while creating a beautifully understated aesthetic. Players of all styles have been blown away by this amazingly versatile guitar that redefines the Taylor experience.
Warranty: Limited Lifetime on new guitars; No warranty on Dent & Scratch Guitars
Taylor 517e Builders Edition Grand Pacific Acoustic Electric with Case Specifications
Item #:
TAY BE517EV WHB
Manufacturer Part Number:
BE-517e-WHB
UPC:
887766093848
Product Specifications
Taylor 517e Builders Edition Grand Pacific Acoustic Electric Specifications
Shape: Grand Pacific
Number of Strings: 6
Back/Side Wood: Tropical Mahogany
Scale length: 25-1/2 inches
Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Body Length: 20 inches
Electronics: Expression System 2
Nut and Saddle: Black Graphite Nut/Micarta Saddle
Neck Width: 1-3/4 inches
Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
Bracing: V Class
Fingerboard: West African Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Grained Ivoroid Arrowheads
Headstock Overlay: West African Ebony
Binding: Sapele with beveled body edges
Bridge Pins: West African Ebony
Tuners: Taylor Nickel
Truss Rod Cover: West African Ebony
Back/Side Finish: Silent Satin
Top Finish: Silent Satin
Neck Finish: Satin
Pickguard: None
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Western Floral
Frets: 20
Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Medium
Buttons: Taylor Nickel
Fingerboard Binding: West African Ebony
Heel Cap Binding: West African Ebony
Heel length: 3-1/2 inches
Peghead Finish: Satin
Peghead Logo: Grained Ivoroid
Peghead Type: Standard
Rosette Material: Sapele
Rosette Size: Single Ring
Type of Neck Joint: The Taylor Neck
Taylor 517e Builders Edition Grand Pacific Acoustic Electric with Case Specifications
Product Specifications
Taylor 517e Builders Edition Grand Pacific Acoustic Electric Specifications
Shape: Grand Pacific
Number of Strings: 6
Back/Side Wood: Tropical Mahogany
Scale length: 25-1/2 inches
Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Body Length: 20 inches
Electronics: Expression System 2
Nut and Saddle: Black Graphite Nut/Micarta Saddle
Neck Width: 1-3/4 inches
Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
Bracing: V Class
Fingerboard: West African Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Grained Ivoroid Arrowheads
Headstock Overlay: West African Ebony
Binding: Sapele with beveled body edges
Bridge Pins: West African Ebony
Tuners: Taylor Nickel
Truss Rod Cover: West African Ebony
Back/Side Finish: Silent Satin
Top Finish: Silent Satin
Neck Finish: Satin
Pickguard: None
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown Western Floral
Frets: 20
Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Medium
Buttons: Taylor Nickel
Fingerboard Binding: West African Ebony
Heel Cap Binding: West African Ebony
Heel length: 3-1/2 inches
Peghead Finish: Satin
Peghead Logo: Grained Ivoroid
Peghead Type: Standard
Rosette Material: Sapele
Rosette Size: Single Ring
Type of Neck Joint: The Taylor Neck
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Blake 🇺🇸
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Overall Perfect Experience
Warmest Taylor I've ever played. Sounds already broken in like a guitar ten times older. Playability is excellent. Lots of sustain. Clean highs, deep lows. Perfect.
Published date
08/25/25
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George 🇺🇸
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Great for any genre!!!
The new Taylor 517 Grand Pacific is as close to perfection as you can get. Very happy I chose the mahogany back and sides the sound is fantastic. And so easy to play. Taylor has it down to a science. The finish is amazing not a flaw
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11/06/19
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Eugene 🇺🇸
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WOW what a guitar!!!
I’ve owned them all and This Taylor is by far the best playing guitar I’ve ever owned. The volume is unreal and the sustain. WOW I honestly couldn’t believe it. If you’re looking for a guitar this is the one you want to get.
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