Taylor American Dream Series AD17e Grand Pacific Acoustic Guitars

AD17e
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 leveled-up midrange for a truly balanced sound up and down the neck. With a solid spruce top, the Grand Pacific body shape produces 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.

FEATURES

• Grand Pacific Body Shape: This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.
• Sitka Spruce Top: The soundboard of choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
• Ovangkol Back & Sides: Although not as well-known as its Indian rosewood cousin, ovangkol shares many of the same properties, making it a versatile, great-sounding tonewood.
• Expression System 2 Pickup: The Expression System 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
• V-Class Bracing: A revolutionary design that balances the flexibility and stability of the top, V-Class bracing produces unmatched sustain, volume, and intonation.

SPECIFICATIONS
Scale Length: 25-1/2″
Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
Bracing: V-Class
Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
Pickguard: Tortoise
Number of Frets: 20
Tuners: Taylor Nickel
Case: Aerocase
Brand of Strings: D’Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze – Medium
Body Length: 20″
Body Width: 16″
Body Depth: 4 5/8″
Binding/Edge Treatment: Chamfered Edges
Top Finish: Matte
Back Config: 2-Piece No Wedge
Backstrap Finish: None
Rosette Size: Three Ring
Bridge Inlay: None
Back/Side Finish: Matte
Armrest Binding: None
Backstrap Wood: None
Rosette Mat.: Hawaiian Koa
Stain/Sunburst: Urban Sienna
Wedge: None
Armrest: None
Neck Width: 1-3/4″
Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: None
Heel Cap Binding: Black
Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: Eucalyptus
Neck Finish: Matte
Heel Length: 3-1/2″
Peghead Finish: Matte
Peghead Binding: None
Peghead Type: Standard
Peghead Purfling: None
Headstock Overlay: Eucalyptus
Peghead Inlay: None
Peghead Logo: Italian Acrylic
Bridge Pins: Black
Buttons: Nickel
Fingerboard Ext.: None
Edge Trim: None