Taylor 217e-BLK Plus
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Taylor
217e-BLK Plus
Product Info
Article Number:
588319
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
217e-BLK Plus
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 217e-BLK Plus is a really compelling option for players wanting a unique Taylor voice. That Grand Pacific body gives it a real vintage vibe, and the torrefied top adds a layer of complexity to the tone. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a lot of bang for your buck, especially for fingerstyle players or those seeking a more mellow, articulate acoustic sound.
Product Description
- Taylor 217e-BLK Plus
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Grand Pacific
- Top: solid torrefied spruce
- C-Class bracing
- Back and sides: Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
- Nut: NuBone
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Expression System 2
- Black pickguard
- Ebony bridge with Micarta saddle
- Matte black Taylor machine heads
- Original strings: D'Addario XSAPB1253 (Art. #516198#)
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
- Includes AeroCase Softlight case
PROS
- • Torrefied spruce top delivers a warm, responsive, and aged tone.
- • Grand Pacific body shape provides excellent projection and comfortable ergonomics.
- • Expression System 2 pickup offers natural amplified sound with impressive clarity.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience and rich tone.
CONS
- • Maple back and sides can lack some of the warmth of rosewood for certain players.
- • Matte black finish, while striking, shows fingerprints and smudges easily.
- • The Grand Pacific body, while comfortable, might be slightly bulky for smaller players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Torrefied Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
20
Electronics
Expression System 2
Weight
1.95 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Torrefaction mimics years of natural aging, resulting in a more open, resonant tone with quicker response and reduced stiffness.
Yes, the ES2 is known for its simplicity; the controls are intuitive and provide a very natural amplified tone, minimizing feedback issues.
The Grand Pacific offers a more focused, slightly less boomy tone than a dreadnought, with comparable volume but a different tonal character - it excels in nuanced playing.
