The Taylor 217e Plus Special Edition Honeyburst
The Taylor 217e Plus Special Edition Honeyburst is a limited-edition Grand Pacific acoustic-electric that combines the warm, open voice of Taylor's 200 Series platform with a show-stopping Honeyburst finish and the added tonal character of a torrefied Sitka spruce top. Part of Taylor's 2026 Special Edition Honeyburst collection, this guitar pairs timeless visual appeal with the playability and sound quality that have made Taylor one of the most trusted names in acoustic guitars.

Torrefied Spruce Top and C-Class Bracing
At the heart of the 217e Plus is a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, roasted through Taylor's proprietary process to replicate the aged-in warmth and tonal complexity of a vintage instrument. Torrefied tops respond more openly and freely than untreated spruce, delivering enhanced clarity, balance, and projection right from the start. The Grand Pacific body shape is braced with Taylor's C-Class bracing, designed to maximize the full, round voice the GP format is known for — rich in the low mids with a natural warmth that suits fingerpicking and strumming equally well.
Layered Big Leaf Maple and Honeyburst Finish
Layered big leaf maple back and sides provide a bright, reflective tonal character that complements the warmth of the torrefied top, adding clarity and note separation to the overall voice. The gloss Honeyburst finish extends across the back, sides, and neck, creating a cohesive, visually striking instrument that looks as good on a stand as it sounds in your hands. White binding with black/white/black edge trim and a single-ring Italian acrylic rosette complete the refined aesthetic.
Electronics, Hardware, and Playability
Taylor's ES2 electronics system captures the natural acoustic voice of the guitar with three behind-the-saddle piezo pickups and an active preamp, delivering a clean, transparent amplified tone that holds up in any live or studio setting. The hard rock maple neck carries a West African Crelicam ebony fretboard with 4mm dot inlays, a 1-11/16" nut width, and a 25-1/2" scale length for a familiar, comfortable feel. Taylor gold tuners and a black pickguard round out the appointments, and the guitar ships in a Taylor AeroCase for lightweight protection on the go.
Why We Love This
Our Gear Experts appreciate the 217e Plus Honeyburst because it delivers more than a pretty face. The torrefied top gives this guitar a tonal depth and maturity that standard 200 Series instruments take years to develop, and C-Class bracing in the Grand Pacific body produces a warm, full-bodied voice that feels natural at any volume. The ES2 pickup ensures it translates well when plugged in, and the AeroCase makes it genuinely practical to travel with.
Features:
- Solid torrefied Sitka spruce top for enhanced warmth, clarity, and aged-in tonal character
- Grand Pacific body shape with C-Class bracing for a warm, full-bodied acoustic voice
- Layered big leaf maple back and sides for bright, clear tonal response
- Gloss Honeyburst finish across top, back, sides, and neck — 2026 Special Edition exclusive
- Taylor ES2 electronics for natural, transparent amplified tone
- Hard rock maple neck with West African Crelicam ebony fretboard
- 25-1/2" scale length and 1-11/16" nut width for comfortable playability
- White binding with black/white/black edge trim and single-ring Italian acrylic rosette
- Taylor gold tuners and black pickguard
- Includes Taylor AeroCase, Brown