Taylor Gold Label 517e

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Taylor Gold Label 517e

Taylor

Gold Label 517e

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 619485
Brand: Taylor
Model: Gold Label 517e
Price: $3,078.90

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The 517e Gold Label is a seriously refined instrument. That Grand Pacific body gives it a really comfortable feel and a wonderfully balanced tone—not too bright, not too dark. It’s a fantastic choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a versatile, high-quality acoustic with excellent amplified capabilities, especially suited for fingerstyle and singer-songwriters.

Product Description

  • Taylor Gold Label 517e
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • 500 Series
  • Style: Grand Pacific Dreadnought
  • Top: Solid torrified spruce
  • V-Class bracing
  • Back and sides: Solid mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: West African ebony
  • Fingerboard inlays: Crest
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 44.50 mm
  • 20 frets
  • Pickup: L.R.Baggs Element VTC system
  • Firestripe pickguard
  • Bridge: Honduras rosewood
  • Taylor nickel machine heads
  • Factory strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
  • Colour: Natural
  • high-gloss
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.

PROS
  • • Torrified spruce top offers enhanced projection and mature, aged tone.
  • • Grand Pacific body shape delivers a warm, full sound with surprising clarity.
  • • L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup system provides exceptionally natural amplified tone.
  • • West African ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and rich tonal complexity.
CONS
  • • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and may dampen resonance slightly.
  • • Mahogany back and sides, while warm, might lack some brightness for certain styles.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid torrified spruce
Back & Sides Solid mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard West African ebony
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 20
Electronics L.R. Baggs Element VTC system
Weight 5.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Torrefaction mimics aging, reducing stiffness and creating a more open, resonant tone with quicker response and a sweeter character right out of the box.
Yes, the Grand Pacific has a slightly smaller lower bout, offering more comfort while maintaining a full, balanced sound and enhanced projection.
The Element VTC is designed for natural amplification; it handles moderate gain well, but extreme distortion might reveal some compression—it's best suited for clean to lightly driven tones.

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