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A Grand Tribute to Taylor’s Half-century History





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Celebrate Taylor’s half-century birthday with the 50th-anniversary 217e-SB Plus LTD acoustic-electric guitar ? a fully decked-out spin on the company’s punchy and powerful Grand Pacific platform. This guitar begins with a premium torrefied Sitka spruce top for a dynamic aged-in feel from first strum, while the layered Indian rosewood back and sides supply a wealth of rich low-end drawl and shimmering trebles. Taylor guitars are revered the world over for their effortless performance, and this 6-string Standard Carve ebony-topped mahogany neck more than lives up to that reputation with a fast, comfortable feel. Looking to hit the stage? Taylor’s time-tested ES-2 electronics ensure stunningly lifelike acoustic-electric tones when it comes time to plug in. It’s all finished off with a myriad of top-class 50th-anniversary features, including custom diamond fingerboard inlays and golden tuners.





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Grand Pacific dreadnought design





The 217e-SB Plus LTD’s slope-shoulder Grand Pacific design is inspired by the Laurel Canyon acoustic scene of the '60s and '70s. It's a slight departure from the traditional dreadnought shape with big results that are hard not to love. The Grand Pacific's sloped shoulders offer a smooth top end with balanced bass ? a tonal profile that Sweetwater’s recording pros and singer-songwriters favor for its ability to perfectly pair with the human voice. An enlarged lower bout completes the package, supplying exceptional resonance and a dynamic flair that’s sure to impart a touch of character to your next gig or studio session.





Serial 2205314440


Serial 2205314440


Proprietary C-Class bracing





Taylor’s original C-Class bracing gives this Grand Pacific a wonderfully balanced sound that feels right at home in Taylor’s lineup. Initially developed for the Grand Theater body shape, C-Class bracing is cantilevered and asymmetrical, with an optimized response inspired by Taylor’s acclaimed V-Class bracing. Borrowed V-Class elements let C-Class bracing heighten your soundboard’s response with greater dynamic sensitivity. What’s more, C-Class bracing adds warmth, maturity, and focus to your bass strings by reigning in low-end woody frequencies, making it a natural addition to any Grand Pacific shape.





Expression System 2 electronics





Need to plug in? Then you’re going to love the 217e-SB Plus LTD’s built-in ES2 electronics! The ES2 system features a revolutionary segmented pickup located behind the bridge saddle; this pickup position delivers remarkably accurate and clear sound production that’s authentic to your playing. Each ES2 system features a handy master volume knob for fast level adjustments, in addition to a 2-band EQ for independent treble/bass adjustments to get the sound you need. Plus, the ES2 system also has a built-in phase switch, which offers essential feedback suppression whenever the system is active.





Serial 2205314440


Serial 2205314440


Taylor 50th-anniversary 217e-SB Plus LTD Features:


Limited-edition model celebrating Taylor’s half-century anniversary


Classic slope-shouldered design results in a rich, full, and somewhat old-school spin on Taylor’s shimmering tone


Torrefied Sitka spruce top supplies all the sonic warmth and dynamic range of a well-aged vintage instrument


Layered Indian rosewood back and sides grant your crisp highs, deep lows, and resounding projection


C-Class bracing ensures a balanced response across all six strings


Comfortable neo-tropical mahogany neck in Taylor’s time-tested Standard Carve


Glassy ebony fingerboard equipped with eye-catching 50th-anniversary diamond inlays


Stage-ready Taylor ES-2 electronics


Elegant gold-colored Taylor tuning machines