Detail 01
V-Class bracing
Designed to increase volume and sustain while improving intonation consistency across the fretboard.
Product detailSKU #1500000263282
TaylorBuilder's Edition 517e Grand Pacific Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Taylor's Builder's Edition 517e pairs the Grand Pacific's round-shoulder dreadnought format with a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top and solid neo-tropical mahogany back and sides. Its voice is described as clear in the low end, consistent, and versatile, with mahogany contributing a woody, fundamental-forward character. V-Class bracing is designed to improve volume, sustain, and intonation. Player-focused details include the compound-carve neck, rolled fretboard edges, chamfered body edges, and Curve Wing bridge. ES2 electronics provide onboard volume, bass, and treble control for amplified use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Stage, acoustic-amp, or direct-recording setups using the onboard Expression System 2 electronics.
- Players moving between low-end-driven accompaniment and a clear, woody, fundamental-forward acoustic response.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players; this is a right-handed instrument.
- Players who need a cutaway; the Grand Pacific body has none.
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
Expression System 2
A behind-the-saddle transducer system with adjustable sensors, volume, active bass, and treble controls.
Detail 03
1.75-inch nut width and 25.5-inch scale length
The published neck measurements for this 20-fret guitar.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The Expression System 2 uses a proprietary 9-volt battery compartment.
- 02A Taylor Deluxe hardshell Country Western case ships with the guitar.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the 517e be used plugged in?
Yes. Its Expression System 2 includes a behind-the-saddle pickup, preamp, and volume, bass, and treble controls.
02Does it include a case?
Yes. It ships in a Taylor Deluxe hardshell Country Western case.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Preamp
- Yes
- Preamp EQ
- 2-band Explained above
- Bridge
- Genuine West African ebony
7 detailsPlayability
- Saddle and Nut
- Micarta "wave"/Graphite nut
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.75
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.5
- Neck Shape
- Taylor Grand Pacific Compound Carve
13 detailsBody & build
- Feedback Filter
- Phase
- Color
- Natural
- Top Material
- Solid Sitka spruce
- Body Finish
- Satin
- Body Type
- Round-shoulder dreadnought
- Neck Wood
- Tropical mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Genuine West African ebony
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Back and Sides
- Solid Neo-tropical mahogany
- Body Style
- Taylor Grand Pacific Compound Carve
- Tuning Machines
- Nickel tuners with nickel buttons
- Body Shape
- Taylor Grand Pacific Compound Carve
- Neck Finish
- Satin
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Taylor Deluxe hardshell "Country Western" case
6 detailsOther
- Configuration
- Behind-the-saddle transducer with Adjustable Sensors
- Headstock Overlay
- Genuine West African ebony
- Tuner
- No
- Accessories
- None
- Bracing Pattern
- V-Class
- Cutaway
- No
