Detail 01
Expression System 2 with behind-the-saddle transducer
Supplies the amplified signal through adjustable pickup sensors.
Product detailSKU #1500000452219
Taylor217e Plus Grand Pacific Acoustic-Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 217e Plus brings together Taylor’s round-shoulder Grand Pacific body, a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, and layered Indian rosewood back and sides. Its sound is described as warm and seasoned, with clear projection, broad dynamics, and notes that blend together. Expression System 2 electronics handle amplified performance or recording through a behind-the-saddle transducer with adjustable sensors. The gloss Tobacco Sunburst top gives it a distinct look, and an AeroCase is part of the package.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Songwriting sessions that call for warm, blended notes and a broad dynamic range.
- Stage or studio setups using the onboard Expression System 2 electronics.
- Fingerstyle and strummed playing on Taylor’s round-shoulder Grand Pacific body.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Volume, active bass, and treble controls
Places output and EQ adjustments on the guitar.
Detail 03
AeroCase
An AeroCase accompanies the guitar.
Detail 04
Gloss Tobacco Sunburst top
The gloss finish uses a Tobacco Sunburst treatment on the top.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed, six-string guitar.
- 02The listed nut width is 1 and the scale length is 25.5.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What body shape does the 217e Plus use?
It uses Taylor’s Grand Pacific body, described as a round-shoulder dreadnought design.
02Does it have electronics for amplification?
Yes. It has Taylor Expression System 2 electronics with a behind-the-saddle transducer and adjustable sensors.
03What case comes with it?
An AeroCase is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Preamp
- Expression System 2 Professional-Audio-Grade
- Preamp EQ
- Volume, Active Bass and Treble
6 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.5
- Neck Shape
- Standard Taylor Profile
13 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
- Top Material
- Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce
- Body Finish
- Gloss with Tobacco Sunburst Top
- Body Type
- Taylor Grand Pacific
- Back Sides
- Layered Indian Rosewood
- Neck Wood
- Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Genuine West African Ebony
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Body Style
- Standard Taylor Profile
- Color Finish
- Sunburst
- Tuning Machines
- Taylor Nickel Tuners with Nickel Buttons
- Body Shape
- Standard Taylor Profile
- Neck Finish
- Matte
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- AeroCase
2 detailsOther
- Configuration
- Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with adjustable sensors
- Bracing Pattern
- C-Class
