Taylor Gold Label 517e Grand Pacific Sunburst

£2,549.00

The Taylor Gold Label 517e Grand Pacific Sunburst is a Dreadnought from the brand Taylor Guitars that gives plenty, a solid weapon in any arsenal. The Taylor Gold Label 517e Grand Pacific brings a reimagined twist to Taylors round-shoulder dreadnought design adding greater body depth for exceptional warmth richness and low-end presence. A torrefied Sitka […]

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The Taylor Gold Label 517e Grand Pacific Sunburst is a Dreadnought from the brand Taylor Guitars that gives plenty, a solid weapon in any arsenal. The Taylor Gold Label 517e Grand Pacific brings a reimagined twist to Taylors round-shoulder dreadnought design adding greater body depth for exceptional warmth richness and low-end presence. A torrefied Sitka spruce top works with solid neo-tropical mahogany back and sides to produce a warm earthy voice filled with sweet overtones and thick mids. Taylors soundboard roasting process enhances the guitars responsiveness giving it a tone reminiscent of a seasoned well-loved acoustic. Inside fanned V-Class bracing delivers impressive sustain fuller projection and improved intonation across the entire fretboard making the 517e a powerful and expressive performer. A satin-finish neck with Taylors patented long-tenon Action Control Neck™ allows easy on-the-fly string height adjustments while improving resonance between the neck and body for added depth and warmth. The Gold Label aesthetic shines through with a modified headstock script-style Taylor logo cream Crest inlays and a cream pickguard. Premium appointments include a Honduran rosewood Curve Wing bridge Indian rosewood bridge pins and Taylor nickel tuners. Completing the package is the LR Baggs Element VTC system for warm detailed amplified tone along with a British Cocoa deluxe hardshell case.

About the manufacturer

Taylor Guitars

Taylor Guitars is an American company founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug. Based in California, Taylor is recognised worldwide for its exceptional acoustic guitars, combining innovative craftsmanship with premium tonewoods and precise playability. From the popular GS Mini and Academy Series to the high-end Builder’s Edition models, Taylor instruments are known for their bright, balanced tone and modern design. Their guitars suit beginners, performers, and studio professionals alike, making Taylor one of the most respected and sought-after acoustic brands across the UK.

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Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

Guitars

Guitars cover a wide range of instruments designed to suit different styles, techniques, and sounds, from acoustic and classical models to solid body, semi-hollow, and hollow electric designs. Factors like body shape, scale length, neck profile, string type, and pickups all influence how a guitar feels and responds, making each type suited to different players and musical approaches. Whether used for rhythm, lead, songwriting, or experimentation, guitars are expressive, versatile instruments that form the heart of countless genres and playing styles.

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Cream

Dreadnought

A dreadnought is a large-bodied acoustic guitar known for its powerful projection and strong low-end response. It delivers a full, bold sound with plenty of volume, making it well suited to strumming, flatpicking, and playing in band settings where clarity and punch are important.

Gold

Mahogany

Sunburst

Sunburst refers to a classic guitar finish that fades from a darker edge to a lighter centre, showcasing the natural beauty of the wood beneath. It’s one of the most recognisable and timeless looks in guitar design, adding depth, warmth, and vintage character to any instrument. Available in styles like two-tone, three-tone, and cherry sunburst, each variation brings its own personality and flair. Whether on an acoustic or electric guitar, a sunburst finish captures that perfect blend of tradition and style, making every instrument look as good as it sounds.