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The Taylor Gold Label 517e Blacktop embodies the perfect balance of classic inspiration and modern innovation. With its round-shouldered Grand Pacific body shape, this guitar draws deeply from the roots of the American acoustic tradition — the slope-shoulder dreadnoughts that defined folk, country, and singer-songwriter sounds throughout the 20th century — while reimagining that warmth and power through Taylor’s signature precision and clarity. The torrefied Sitka spruce top adds aged-in character and responsiveness, while the solid tropical mahogany back and sides deliver a robust, midrange-forward tone with punch and focus. The result is an instrument with a deep, woody voice that’s both powerful and controlled, equally suited for fingerpicking and strumming.

The Gold Label Collection celebrates Taylor’s continual evolution in craftsmanship, pairing their newest construction innovations with timeless appointments. At the heart of this 517e is the Action Control Neck, a long-tenon neck joint designed for exceptional tonal transfer and micro-adjustable playability. The V-Class bracing system enhances sustain and clarity, providing a cleaner, more coherent sound whether you’re playing soft dynamics or driving rhythm work. Every detail of the 517e speaks to a builder’s mastery — from its gloss blacktop finish and cream binding to its cream “Crest” fretboard inlays, Honduran rosewood bridge, and West African Crelicam ebony fretboard. The cream pickguard and contrasting natural back and sides lend it an elegant, vintage-inspired visual presence.

Equipped with the LR Baggs Element VTC system, this guitar captures every nuance of its warm acoustic character for pristine live sound or studio recording. Its full-bodied Grand Pacific voice makes it a standout for Americana, folk, roots rock, and blues, while the slightly deeper body delivers exceptional bass presence without overpowering the mix. Whether you’re accompanying vocals, tracking rhythm parts, or performing on stage, the 517e offers a versatile, seasoned tone that feels familiar from the first strum and only grows richer with time. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Bracing: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Rout
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Pacific
• Top Material: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Blacktop
• Back & Sides Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece, No Wedge
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Rout
• Binding Material: Cream
• Rosette: Cream/Black/Cream Single Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.839" at 1st Fret, 0.873" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Cream Crest
• Fingerboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Long-Tenon Action Control Neck
• Headstock: Paddle Style
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Cream Crest with Script Taylor Logo
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Curve Wing
• Bridge Material: Honduran Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Indian Rosewood
• Saddle: White Micarta, Compensated
• Nut Material: White TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• Pickguard: Cream

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Case/Gig Bag: Taylor Gold Label Hardshell Case (British Cocoa)
• Serial Number: 1210165050
• Manufacture Date: 2025