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Taylor Builder's Edition 717 Grand Pacific Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural
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Description
Tonewood Pairing
V-Class bracing helps create an even clearer delineation between the tonal character of each wood. Sitka Spruce is the most prevalent guitar top wood of the modern era. It blends stiffness and elasticity in just the right proportions which translates into broad dynamic range with crisp articulation. The Sitka spruce top on this 717 Grand Pacific features a special seasoning process called "torrefaction," a method of roasting the wood to produce an aged tonal character with greater acoustic resonance and responsiveness. Rosewood, as a general rule, imparts a sound that can be described as "wet" and lives near the other end of the spectrum from mahogany. Rosewood produces a unique harmonic complexity because it doesn’t damp or mute any of the string’s own harmonic content, and even adds some of its own. So every note played has a thick, rich, luxurious character. It almost feels as if there's a little bit of reverb in it.V-Class Bracing
Taylor's V-Class bracing is a fundamental innovation in acoustic guitar design. It marks an important evolution beyond traditional X-bracing, introducing an entirely new platform for acoustic performance. It is essentially a "sonic engine" that optimizes the response of an acoustic guitar in three key ways: by boosting volume, sustain, and by largely resolving the intonation (in-tune-ness) issues that have long plagued acoustic guitars. V-Class bracing creates purer, more orderly notes that don't cancel each other out or sound "off". They have clearer, more consistent response, and the whole fretboard is brought into greater sonic alignment for a more musical playing/listening experience. Guitars with V-Class bracing are easier to tune; the pitch sounds purer and more solid, and electronic tuners can more easily locate notes for quick, precise tuning. Other benefits: harmonics ring more uniformly down the neck, notes are louder with more projection and sustain, and notes are more consistent, i.e., upper register notes don't get choked out or swallowed. Fewer "sour" sonic qualities exist with chords; a more agreeable relationship is created between notes as they ripen, bloom and decay.The Taylor Difference
What sets Taylor Guitars apart? Unmatched build quality, the most stable and playable necks, a vast array of tonal options, eco-conscious and ethically-sourced raw materials, and a lifetime of service and support.


Features
- Exclusive round shoulder dreadnought created by Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers in 2019
- V-Class bracing for better in-tuneness, sustain, projection
- Beveled body edges
- Mother-of-pearl peghead and fretboard inlays
- Special "Country Western" deluxe hardshell case
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specs
- Body type: Round Shoulder dreadnought
- Cutaway: No
- Top wood: Solid torrified Sitka spruce
- Back and sides: Solid Indian rosewood
- Bracing pattern: V-Class
- Body finish: Satin
- Orientation: Right handed
- Neck shape: Taylor Grand Pacific Compound Carve
- Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
- Fingerboard: Genuine West African ebony
- Neck wood: Tropical mahogany
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Number of frets: 20
- Neck finish: Satin
- Pickup/preamp: No
- Headstock overlay: Genuine West African ebony
- Tuning machines: Nickel tuners with nickel buttons
- Bridge: Genuine West African ebony
- Saddle and nut: Micarta "wave"/Graphite nut
- Number of strings: 6
- Special features:
- Case: Taylor Deluxe hardshell "Country Western" case
- Accessories: None
- Country of origin: United States
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Reviewed by 2 customers
Great Sound and Quality
submitted5 years ago
byJim
fromHayward,CA
First off, the last acoustic guitar was gifted to me about 32 years ago. (Japanese Fender F250.) It was great to learn on BC (before kids), and as the years passed, I'll pick it up from time to time. Now the kids are grown, I bought a stand and placed it in the family room and now pick it up nightly, trying to get back in form. Until I went into Guitar Center, played several guitars, and was blown away with what a good quality guitar sounds like! I ended up buying a Taylor 324ce (Urban Ash). I found it had a clear mids and top notes, but the tone was not rich enough on the bottom end for me. I returned it a week later for a 714ce, that had rosewood back and sides, and found it crisp and clean and had a very responsive lower end. It has more of the modern sound that lots of new artists are on radio use. But I am older and a throwback from the '60s and '70s and love the songs and tone of the times. That's why I returned the 712ce after a 717 Builder Edition came in, and I tried and fell in love. This guitar is a keeper, and I'll keep it for another 30 years if I live that long. Things I like about the 717, it's very comfortable to play, like a good set of shoes, easy to play with older hands (nice low action and cords are easy to hold), has that throwback sound, and I love the satin finish (gives it a good feel without sticking to the skin). Some will say to try a Martin and "Yes" I love the sound and quality, but its finish and body seemed to me, a Novice player....more fragile. I know other guitars would fit the bill and cost less. But the last guitar turned into a family member that I love and will keep. So that being said, I found my dream guitar that fits me, sings to me, and makes me feel the songs I play. Kudos to the Guys in San Mateo Guitar Center! They were very helpful and patient with me. I might even buy another guitar, I hear its like crack, once you get the guitar bug. Please stay safe and "Be excellent to each other." (Bill and Ted)
Love this guitar
submitted6 years ago
byKeith
fromTN
I never thought I would trade in my 714ce, but was in guitar center and picked up a 717GP. I really did not know what to think of it at first. It sounded warm and just very comfortable. The neck is greatly improved in my opinion, which is saying a lot since I already loved the Taylor neck. Sometimes the highs on many Taylor guitars can sound a little too bright, but not so with this guitar. Anyway long and short of it is, I took my 714ce to guitar center and played them both side by side. The 717GP just had so much going for it, I brought one home. As always guitar center cut me a great deal and now I am enjoying this new guitar every day.
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submitted6 years ago
asked byJT
fromWilmington, DE 19803.
Where can I demo these (GP 517 and 717) guitars locally? I would like to hear and experience them first.
Please contact your local Guitar Center to see if they have them in stocksubmitted6 years ago
asked byBen
fromAustin, TX
When will the Taylor Grand Pacific acoustic guitar be available in stores?
Availability will differ depending on the location of the store. Please contact your local store for a specific time.