Taylor Gold Label Grand Pacific Acoustic Electric in Sunburst | Firestripe Pickguard w/Deluxe Hard Case - 517EGLSBFP

Taylor Gold Label 517eSBFP

Vintage Soul. Modern Precision. Radiant Character.

The Taylor Gold Label 517e SB is a radiant celebration of tradition and innovation, offering players a masterful blend of classic acoustic character and cutting-edge playability. A bold evolution of the Grand Pacific body shape, this model features a slightly deeper, round-shoulder dreadnought design, unlocking incredible warmth, low-end richness, and remarkable tonal depth—ideal for singer-songwriters, fingerstylists, and players who crave a broad, expressive acoustic voice.

At its core lies a torrefied Sitka spruce top, roasted to enhance resonance and provide a matured, aged-in response from the moment it’s strummed. Paired with solid tropical mahogany back and sides, the 517e SB projects an earthy, woody tone with a warm midrange and a seasoned acoustic timbre reminiscent of golden-era guitars. This timeless pairing is elevated further by V-Class bracing, Taylor’s revolutionary internal architecture that boosts volume, elongates sustain, and sharpens intonation clarity across the fretboard.

A defining feature of the Gold Label 517e SB is its long-tenon Action Control Neck™, which enhances the tonal transfer between neck and body while enabling precise, effortless string height adjustments. The result is a deeper, more resonant sound with the effortless playability that Taylor is renowned for.

Visually, the guitar is as charming as it is sonically inspiring. The golden-brown sunburst top adds vintage warmth and depth to the body’s silhouette, highlighted by cream body binding, a single-ring cream rosette, and a firestripe pickguard (a cream version is also available). The modified Taylor headstock—with its back-angle cut and inlaid script logo—adds a boutique touch, while Crest inlays in cream on the fretboard and peghead complete the Gold Label aesthetic.

Ready for the stage or studio, the 517e SB is outfitted with LR Baggs Element VTC electronics, ensuring your amplified tone stays as rich and detailed as the acoustic sound. It comes protected in a British Cocoa deluxe hardshell case, the perfect finish to this exceptional instrument.

Key Features

• Modified Grand Pacific Body – A deeper round-shoulder dreadnought delivering unmatched warmth and dynamic projection

• Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top – Roasted for vintage tonal character and aged-in responsiveness

• Solid Tropical Mahogany Back & Sides – Earthy, focused midrange with exceptional clarity and depth

• V-Class Bracing – Boosts volume and sustain while improving pitch accuracy across the fretboard

• Action Control Neck™ with Long-Tenon Joint – Enhances resonance and allows precise, tool-free string height adjustments

• LR Baggs Element VTC Electronics – Captures the guitar’s warmth and nuance for studio-quality amplified performance

• Striking Aesthetics – Golden-brown burst top, cream binding, firestripe (or optional cream) pickguard, Crest inlays, and gloss finish

• British Cocoa Deluxe Hardshell Case – Durable and elegant storage for a premium, heirloom-grade guitar

Bring home the Gold Label 517e SB and experience the convergence of vintage tone, modern craftsmanship, and visual distinction—a guitar that invites inspiration with every note.

Check out the sound difference between the 517e and 717e Gold Label