Taylor Gold Label 717e Blacktop
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Taylor
Gold Label 717e Blacktop
Product Info
Article Number:
619530
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Gold Label 717e Blacktop
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 717e Blacktop is a serious instrument—the V-Class bracing and Grand Pacific shape give it a uniquely responsive and balanced voice. It's a fantastic choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a refined acoustic tone with excellent amplified capabilities, perfect for fingerstyle and singer-songwriter applications.
Product Description
- Taylor Gold Label 717e Blacktop
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- 700 Series
- Style: Grand Pacific Dreadnought
- V-Class bracing
- Back and sides: Solid Indian rosewood
- Top: Solid torrified spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: West African ebony
- Crest fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 44.50 mm
- 20 frets
- Pickup: L.R.Baggs Element VTC system
- Cream pickguard
- Bridge: Honduras rosewood
- Taylor nickel machine heads
- Factory strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
- Includes case
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Solid torrified spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection across the spectrum.
- • Grand Pacific body shape offers a warm, full tone with surprising responsiveness.
- • L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup system provides a natural amplified sound, stage-ready.
- • West African ebony fingerboard offers slick playability and rich tonal sustain.
CONS
- • High-gloss black finish may show fingerprints and require diligent care.
- • Grand Pacific body, while comfortable, can be a bit bulky for smaller players.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many acoustic guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid torrified spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Indian rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
West African ebony
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
L.R.Baggs Element VTC system
Weight
5.8 lbs
Similar Products
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Frequently Asked Questions
The finish is purely cosmetic; the tonal characteristics remain consistent with the Gold Label series. It’s a matter of aesthetic preference.
Yes, the Grand Pacific has a slightly shallower body depth and a wider lower bout, resulting in a more focused and articulate sound than a traditional dreadnought.
The Element VTC aims for a very natural amplified tone, capturing the acoustic nuances well; it’s a step up from more basic systems, though not as high-output as some stage-focused pickups.
