217e-BLK Plus
The 217e-BLK Plus brings the neo-vintage sound of our Grand Pacific body shape to the 200 Series for the first time. Crafted with back and sides of layered maple and a solid torrefied spruce top, this acoustic-electric round-shoulder dreadnought serves up bold projection with a warm, seasoned character, offering plenty of volume, sustain and low-end power thanks to the C-Class bracing inside. Our roasting process for the spruce top adds a dash of extra depth and sweetness to the overall response, similar to what players would expect from an older, more played-in guitar. With its striking all-block finish, easy-playing neck and built-in ES2 electronics, the 217e-BLK Plus offers broad musical utility in a package that's sure to stand out wherever you take it.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic-Electric |
| Body wood | Big Leaf Maple |
| Neck wood | Hard Rock Maple |
| Fretboard | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Scale length | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Expression System® 2 |
| Armrest | None |
| Back And Sides | Big Leaf Maple |
| Back Configuration | Layered, 2-Piece |
| Back Side Finish | Gloss |
| Body Binding | White |
| Body shape | Grand Pacific |
| Bracing System | C-Class Bracing |
| Bridge | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | Black ABS Plastic |
| Controls | Expression System® 2 |
| End Pin | Black |
| Finish | Black |
| Fretboard Binding | None |
| Fretboard inlay | Faux Pearl 4mm Dots |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Neck profile | Standard Carve |
| Nut Saddle | White NuBone Nut, White Micarta Saddle |
| Nut width | 1-11/16" |
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Peghead Binding | None |
| Peghead Finish | Gloss |
| Peghead Inlay | None |
| Peghead Type | Paddle |
| Peghead Veneer Wood | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Pickguard | Black |
| Rosette | Faux Pearl Single Ring |
| Strap Pin | Black |
| Top Finish | Gloss |
| Top wood | Torrefied Spruce |
| Tuners | Taylor Satin Black with Satin Black Buttons |
| Street price | $1,499 |
