Taylor 217e-SB Plus Electro Acoustic, Sunburst

Full Description

Grand Pacific body for powerful tone

The Taylor 217e-SB Plus is built in the Grand Pacific body shape, offering a bold and balanced tonal response with impressive low-end power. This shape provides a clear, well-defined bass that blends smoothly with the mids and highs, creating a full and rich sound. Ideal for strumming and flatpicking, the rounded shoulders and wider lower bout contribute to its strong projection, making it suitable for various musical styles. The Grand Pacific design offers a more traditional, seasoned voice with a warm and inviting character, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a versatile acoustic experience.

Torrefied Sitka spruce top for enhanced tone

Featuring a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, the 217e-SB Plus delivers a matured, aged-in sound right out of the case. The torrefaction process removes moisture and stabilises the wood, resulting in enhanced resonance, greater sustain and a refined tonal balance. This top offers a responsive feel with a wide dynamic range, allowing you to achieve both soft fingerpicking and powerful strumming with ease. Its ability to produce warm overtones and crisp articulation makes it an ideal choice for those who require clarity and depth in their playing.

V-Class bracing for superior sustain

The innovative cantilevered V-Class bracing inside the 217e-SB Plus enhances the guitar’s volume, sustain and harmonic accuracy. Unlike traditional X-bracing, this design allows the top to vibrate more freely, producing a stronger and more consistent sound across the frequency spectrum. V-Class bracing provides improved pitch accuracy, ensuring notes ring true and blend harmoniously with one another. The increased sustain allows chords to resonate longer, making it easier to achieve a dynamic and expressive performance.

ES2 electronics for natural amplification

Equipped with Taylor’s ES2 electronics, the 217e-SB Plus offers a natural amplified sound that captures the full essence of the guitar's acoustic voice. The unique behind-the-saddle pickup design delivers a dynamic response with exceptional clarity, preserving the warmth and richness of the instrument when plugged in. The simple yet effective controls allow for quick adjustments to suit different performance environments, ensuring a consistent and balanced output. The ES2 system provides reliable and high-quality sound reproduction, taking your stage and studio performances to the next level.

Specifications

• Product Name: Taylor 217e-SB Plus Electro Acoustic, Sunburst
• Product Code: 217e-SB Plus

Body

• Back/Side Wood: Layered Indian Rosewood
• Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce
• Bracing: Cantilevered V-Class
• Finish: Gloss
• Body Binding: Black
• Rosette: Faux-pearl, Single-ring

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut Width: 1-11/16”
• Scale Length: 25-½”
• Fretboard Inlays: 4mm Dots, Italian Acrylic

Hardware & Electronics

• Tuning Machines: Nickel
• Electronics: ES2
• Pickguard: Black
• Case: AeroCase, Brown
• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze, Light