{"product_id":"taylor-217e-plus-acoustic-electric-in-sunburst-217eplussb","title":"Taylor 217e Plus Acoustic Electric in Sunburst - 217EPLUSSB","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTaylor 217e Plus SB Grand Pacific\u003cbr\u003eAcoustic Electric in Tobacco Sunburst w\/AeroCase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRound-shoulder Grand Pacific acoustic electric with torrefied spruce, rosewood construction, C-Class bracing and ES2 electronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor 217e Plus SB Grand Pacific Acoustic Electric in Tobacco Sunburst w\/AeroCase combines the warm, powerful voice of Taylor's round-shoulder Grand Pacific body with premium Plus-series appointments and stage-ready electronics. A torrefied spruce top delivers bold projection with added warmth and played-in character, while Indian rosewood back and sides contribute depth and a rich tonal foundation. C-Class bracing enhances the guitar's response and low-end power, while Taylor's slender neck provides smooth, relaxed playability for strumming, flatpicking and singer-songwriter accompaniment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe torrefied spruce top undergoes Taylor's proprietary roasting process to add warmth and an aged-in tonal character while retaining the clarity, balance and projection associated with spruce. Paired with layered Indian rosewood back and sides, the 217e Plus SB produces a strong, versatile acoustic voice with clear low-end power and a warm, blended response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor's Grand Pacific body is a round-shoulder design created to produce a warm, cohesive voice with powerful lows and smooth note-to-note transitions. Its tonal character makes the 217e Plus SB particularly well suited to vocal accompaniment, strumming, flatpicking and recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC-Class bracing works with the torrefied spruce soundboard to enhance volume, sustain and tonal response while supporting the Grand Pacific body's strong low-frequency character. The result is a seasoned, neo-vintage voice with the clarity and consistency associated with modern Taylor construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neo-Tropical mahogany neck features Taylor's slender, player-friendly profile for a relaxed fretting feel. A West African Crelicam ebony fretboard and 25.5 inch scale provide familiar full-scale response and smooth playability across the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor Expression System 2 electronics use a behind-the-saddle pickup design to capture the guitar's natural dynamics for amplified performance. The system features volume, active treble and bass controls and does not include a built-in tuner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus-series appointments include a striking Tobacco Sunburst treatment on the top and a full-body gloss finish. The guitar comes pre-strung with D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light strings and includes Taylor's lightweight AeroCase for secure storage and transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Acoustic Electric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: 200 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: Right handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Strings: 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Grand Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Material: Torrefied spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Material: Layered Indian rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Material: Layered Indian rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing System: C-Class Bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Tobacco Sunburst, top only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Full gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Neo-Tropical mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Material: West African Crelicam ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics: Taylor Expression System 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics Controls: Volume, active treble and bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-In Tuner: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: D'Addario XS Light .012-.053\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Case: Taylor AeroCase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you should choose the Taylor 217e Plus SB Grand Pacific Acoustic Electric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taylor 217e Plus SB Grand Pacific Acoustic Electric is an excellent choice for players who want a warm, powerful acoustic voice with comfortable Taylor playability and dependable stage-ready electronics. Its torrefied spruce top, layered Indian rosewood body and C-Class bracing deliver strong projection and clear low-end power, while the Grand Pacific body provides a smooth, blended character that works especially well for vocals, strumming and recording. ES2 electronics, a full-body gloss finish and the included AeroCase complete a versatile acoustic electric built for home, studio and live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46051492233437,"sku":"217EPLUSSB","price":1849.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1507\/1680\/files\/0000_7aef5e74-6c07-41a3-8782-88176ab327e2.jpg?v=1793389904","url":"https:\/\/shop.theartsmusicstore.com\/products\/taylor-217e-plus-acoustic-electric-in-sunburst-217eplussb","provider":"The Arts Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}