{"product_id":"musictoner-chucklevins-taylor-builders-edition-517e-grand-pacific-dreadnought-wild-honey-burst","title":"Taylor Builder's Edition 517e Grand Pacific Dreadnought - Wild Honey Burst","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFreshen Your Sonic Palette With This Taylor Builder's Edition 517e Acoustic Guitar In Wild Honey Burst\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous Wild Honey Burst together with an artfully muted Silent Satin finish conjure the warm aesthetic of an older guitar on this version of the mahogany\/torrefied spruce Builder's Edition 517. Among the first generation of Grand Pacific guitars, this flattop pairs a refined feel with a new flavor of acoustic tone that may surprise players who think they know the Taylor sound. An exciting new entry into the dreadnought category, this round-shoulder Grand Pacific resonates with a finely-honed balance of low-end power and clarity across the middle and upper registers, producing warm, rounded tone in which notes blend seamlessly together to create a seasoned sound. Back and sides of neo-tropical mahogany flavor the sound with dry, woody character, coupling beautifully with the dynamic response of the torrefied Sitka spruce top.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Builder's Edition stamp means that the 517 is detailed with premium features designed to maximize player comfort, including chamfered body edges and a new compound-carve neck profile that compensates for the change in your hand position as you move along the neck. Subtly contoured fretboard edges and a rounded, ridgeless heel add to the guitar's pleasing fretting-hand feel, while the refined Curve Wing bridge shape brings extra comfort to your pick hand. Under the hood, V-Class bracing enables the guitar to pump out stunning projection and sustain, plus nearly perfect intonation, which means you won't have to worry about sour notes on the fretboard. Between its sound and feel, the Builder's Edition 517 once again raises the bar on the Taylor playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch4\u003eGrand Pacific Shape\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eSitkaSpruce Top Wood\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eTropical Mahogany Body Wood\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eNo Electronics\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an acoustic purist or simply don't need a pickup, they have you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eNon-Cutaway\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clean, symmetrical look of a traditional acoustic guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eV-Class Bracing\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eA revolutionary design that balances the flexibility and stability of the top, V-Class bracing produces unmatched sustain, volume, and intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle: Black Graphite, Micarta saddle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBracing: V-Class\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTruss Rod Cover: West African Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePickguard: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 20\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTuners: Taylor Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell-Western Floral\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBody Length: 20\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBody Width: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBody Depth: 4 5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBinding\/Edge Treatment: Sapele\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop Finish: Silent Satin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBack Config: 2-piece No Wedge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBackstrap Finish: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRosette Size: Single Ring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridge Inlay: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBack\/Side Finish: Silent Satin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArmrest Binding: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBackstrap Wood: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRosette Mat.: Black Sapele\/Maple\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStain\/Sunburst: Wild Honey Burst Top, Blackwood Stain Back, Sides, Neck\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWedge: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArmrest: no\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeck Width: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFretboard Inlay: Arrowheads, Grained Ivoroid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFretboard Binding\/Edge Treatment: West African Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeel Cap Binding: West African Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eType of Neck Joint: Scarf\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeck\/Heel: Tropical Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFretboard Wood: West African Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeel Length: 3-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeghead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeghead Finish: Satin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeghead Binding: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeghead Type: Standard\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeghead Purfling: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeadstock Overlay: West African Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeghead Inlay: Arrowheads, Grained Ivoroid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeghead Logo: Grained Ivoroid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridge Pins: West African Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButtons: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFingerboard Ext: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEdge Trim: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e    Manufacturer: Taylor Guitars\u003cbr\u003eModel: BUILDEDITION517EWHB\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I577229-0-WHXC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Musictoner Musictoner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Musictoner has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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