Taylor 217e-SB Plus
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Taylor
217e-SB Plus
Product Info
Article Number:
608884
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
217e-SB Plus
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,703.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 217e-SB Plus is a seriously impressive instrument. That Grand Pacific body and rosewood combination gives it a warmth and sustain you just don't find in a lot of guitars at this level, while the V-Class bracing keeps things articulate. This is a fantastic choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players who want a premium acoustic experience without the high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Taylor 217e-SB Plus
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Grand Pacific
- Body: Rosewood
- Cantilevered V-Class bracing
- Top: Torrefied sitka spruce
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: West African Crelicam ebony
- 4 mm Dot Italian acrylic fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Nubone nut
- Pickup: Taylor ES2
- Black pickguard
- Machine heads: Nickel
- Colour: Sunburst
- Includes brown AeroCase
PROS
- • Rosewood back & sides deliver a rich, complex, and resonant low-end response.
- • Torrefied Sitka spruce top offers a mature, open sound with excellent projection.
- • The V-Class bracing system maximizes volume and sustain while maintaining clarity.
- • Taylor ES2 pickup system provides a natural, usable amplified tone with minimal feedback.
CONS
- • Grand Pacific body might be slightly large for players with smaller frames.
- • West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard, while gorgeous, can be prone to dryness.
- • Sunburst finish, while aesthetically pleasing, isn't as visually striking as some alternatives.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
West African Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22
Electronics
Taylor ES2
Weight
5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
V-Class bracing offers increased volume and sustain, a more even response across the tonal spectrum, and a perceived 'openness' – it's noticeably more responsive and dynamic than traditional X-bracing.
Yes, the torrefying process ages the wood, giving it a more mature, 'broken-in' sound and improved responsiveness right out of the box, reducing the break-in period typically needed for new spruce tops.
The ES2 is a very capable system; it offers good clarity and feedback resistance, but as with any amplified acoustic, careful EQ adjustments and monitoring are still recommended for optimal results at high volumes.
