Taylor American Dream AD17e-SB

Structure and sound

The AD17e-SB owes its outstanding sound to select tonewoods, Grand Pacific construction and its V-Class bracing. The large soundbox, in-house bracing for improved vibration response, and fully solid construction provide the necessary assertiveness and excellent sustain that are essential for a compelling performance. The walnut body produces expressive basses and warm mids, which are extended by the spruce top and brilliant highs. This results in exactly the sound that is required for high authenticity and makes the instrument an absolute must-have for singer-songwriters.

Playability

The Grand Pacific design is especially suitable for tall guitarists due to its voluminous body. furthermore, its mahogany neck with eucalyptus fingerboard fits extremely well in the hand, providing stability with a comfortable weight. It is not for nothing that mahogany is one of the most popular woods for guitar necks. With a nut width of 44.45 mm, the guitar also meets all the criteria for powerful strumming and flatpicking. Dot inlays on the fretboard, meanwhile, are a useful guide. Long sessions, rehearsals or shows can be enjoyed completely comfortably due to these advantageous features.

Electronics

For great stage performances, the guitar is equipped with the Expression System 2. This Taylor pickup system shines with innovation and great performance. It is an under-saddle pickup with three sensors that transmit a pristine sound, perfect for those who want to show off the natural sound of their acoustic guitar. In addition, the pickup has three pots that allow individual control of the bass, midrange and treble.

Design

The guitar is rounded off by its attractive appearance, which attracts all the attention. The natural grain of the body contrasts with the top in the eye-catching Tobacco Sunburst finish, which is without a doubt the visual highlight. This is harmonized by the Tortoise pickguard, which additionally protects the material from damage during pick play. A definite asset to any stage set.

Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon

Because ebony's hard, supple texture makes it particularly finger-friendly, it has long been the preferred choice for making fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock rests, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, high demand and a thriving black market outstripped stocks, landing Ebony on the Red List of Endangered Species in 1994. Moreover, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. In order to protect the forests, Taylor has thus been working since 2011 with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé in Cameroon to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products.

"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor