Taylor Builder's Edition 717e

The Taylor 717e at a glance

With the Grand Pacific models from the Taylor Builder's Edition, the U.S. manufacturer from San Diego presents an electro-acoustic acoustic guitar in the traditional round-shoulder format with the most highly developed specifications, such as the V-shaped top bracing and the torrefaction of the tonewoods used. As a result, the Taylor Builder's Edition 717e produces a very round sound that unfolds quickly and lasts for a long time. At the same time, the neck, which is rounded at the edges, offers the player excellent playing comfort, so that even extensive fingerings can be easily mastered. The finely tuned Hardware also guarantees clean intonation throughout the 648 mm scale. The headstock is equipped with in-house tuners that allow for confident tuning of the 6 steel strings. Another highlight is the Taylor Expression System 2, which makes the guitar suitable for stage use and transmits the acoustic sound of the instrument to the amplifier unaltered. The exterior appearance is rounded off by subtle inlays of mother-of-pearl and wood in a very tasteful way. The scope of delivery includes a brown case with floral patterns.

Taylor - The epitome of fine quality

As one of the largest guitar manufacturers, Taylor is truly an authority in the production of first-class instruments. Thus, professional manufacturing by skilled craftsmen results in the very finest products for life, whose value is always maintained - or even increased! This is due in equal part to exquisite tonewoods, which do not warp due to long storage and selected quality and as a result, can hardly be surpassed in terms of high quality. Only spruce, mahogany, cedar or Koa of proven quality are used for the tops. By the way, careful production in combination with the best materials does not only apply to guitars. Guitar bags and all accessories are also of first-class quality. Finally, a conscientious final inspection does not let even the smallest defects pass and ensures absolutely flawless guitars even before shipment.

And that's not all: Taylor also attaches great importance to environmentally conscious actions.

Ebony & Koa: Sustainability at Taylor Guitars

Uncontrolled clearing of forests and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species, which can no longer regenerate due to the high pace of mining. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at Taylor Guitars.

Siglo Tonewoods Project

Koa acacia populations have also suffered severe losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry as well as overexploitation led to a decline that can only be stopped by proactive action and reforestation. Therefore, Taylor Guitars together with Pacific Rim Tonewoods founded the Siglo Tonewoods project, which aims to rebuild the Hawaiian virgin forest. This is a large cultivation area for koa acacia and other species, which allows the use of koa wood on a controlled scale.