Taylor Gold Label 517e SB Firestripe
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Taylor
Gold Label 517e SB Firestripe
Product Info
Article Number:
619498
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Gold Label 517e SB Firestripe
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gold Label 517e SB Firestripe is a serious instrument. The Grand Pacific body gives it a lush, responsive voice that's surprisingly versatile—great for fingerstyle or strumming. It’s perfect for the gigging musician who needs a premium acoustic with reliable amplified tone and a gorgeous, unique aesthetic.
Product Description
- Taylor Gold Label 517e SB Firestripe
- 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: Sunburst
- high-gloss
- Includes case
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Torrified spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection.
- • Grand Pacific body offers a uniquely balanced, warm tonal character.
- • L.R. Baggs Element VTC provides a natural, amplified acoustic voice.
- • West African ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and rich tonal response.
CONS
- • The Sunburst finish, while beautiful, can show fingerprints easily.
- • Grand Pacific body, while comfortable, might be slightly bulkier for smaller players.
- • The Firestripe pickguard is purely aesthetic and doesn't impact the tone.
Product Video
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
V-Class bracing significantly enhances projection and sustain, creating a more even tonal response across the fretboard and a richer low-end compared to previous designs.
It's primarily cosmetic; while it provides a slight visual accent, it's not designed for significant protection against pick scratches or impacts.
Torrefaction simulates aging, resulting in a more open and responsive sound, reduced stiffness, and a generally more comfortable playing experience right out of the box.
