GSP Taylor AD17e American Dream Guitar Guitar Solo Publications

Solid Spruce top, Solid Ovangkol back & sides

This guitar has an incredibly clear and shimmery sound. At times it sounds as if it has some grit and a dryer quality. Strangely, this guitar is capable of producing an incredibly warm and comforting tone - depending on how the string is struck - especially with fingerstyle. There is an older feel to the guitar because of the light finish on the guitar wood.

Like any Taylor, it feels great and easy to play.

With pickup & gig bag

Scale length: 25.5" - Nut width: 1.75"

FROM TAYLOR'S SITE

This Grand Pacific dreadnought was forged from Taylor creativity during times of unprecedented global challenges in 2020. Solid ovangkol back and sides bring much of the sparkle and low-end presence you would expect from rosewood, plus a leveled-up midrange for a truly balanced sound up and down the neck. With a solid spruce top, the Grand Pacific body shape produces warm, seasoned acoustic tone reminiscent of vintage acoustic recordings. V-Class bracing adds its tone-enhancing magic to the mix, producing louder notes and chords that sustain and bloom with impeccable intonation. Together, the tonewood pairing, body shape, and interior bracing add up to a versatile workhorse, capable of filling a room with rich cowboy chords or soft fingerpicked melodies. Aesthetically, the AD17e is detailed with minimal appointments to preserve its classic character. Chamfered body edges, stained spruce edge trim, a three-ring rosette in Hawaiian koa, and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard add to the refined visuals, with an Urban Sienna stain for the back and sides and a thin 2-mil matte finish optimizing the guitar’s lively acoustic response. It ships with built-in ES2 electronics in a Taylor AeroCase.

Grand Pacific

Shape

This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.

Sitka Spruce

Top Wood

The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

Ovangkol

Body Woods

Although not as well-known as its Indian rosewood cousin, ovangkol shares many of the same properties, making it a versatile, great-sounding tonewood.

Expression System® 2

Electronics

The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

V-Class Bracing

Bracing

A revolutionary design that balances the flexibility and stability of the top, V-Class bracing produces unmatched sustain, volume, and intonation.

Highlights

Scale Length: 25-1/2"

Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle

Bracing: V-Class

Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic

Pickguard: Tortoise

Number of Frets: 20

Tuners: Taylor Nickel

Case: Aerocase

Brand of Strings: D’Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze - Medium

Body Length: 20”

"Playability is simply superb, with the neck providing a smooth slinky feel that lives up to the “dream” designation of the series name."

GUITAR WORLD

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Description	Solid Spruce top, Solid Ovangkol back & sides This guitar has an incredibly clear and shimmery sound. At times it sounds as if it has some grit and a dryer quality. Strangely, this guitar is capable of producing an incredibly warm and comforting tone - depending on how the string is struck - especially with fingerstyle. There is an older feel to the guitar because of the light finish on the guitar wood. Like any Taylor, it feels great and easy to play. With pickup & gig bag Scale length: 25.5" - Nut width: 1.75" FROM TAYLOR'S SITE This Grand Pacific dreadnought was forged from Taylor creativity during times of unprecedented global challenges in 2020. Solid ovangkol back and sides bring much of the sparkle and low-end presence you would expect from rosewood, plus a leveled-up midrange for a truly balanced sound up and down the neck. With a solid spruce top, the Grand Pacific body shape produces warm, seasoned acoustic tone reminiscent of vintage acoustic recordings. V-Class bracing adds its tone-enhancing magic to the mix, producing louder notes and chords that sustain and bloom with impeccable intonation. Together, the tonewood pairing, body shape, and interior bracing add up to a versatile workhorse, capable of filling a room with rich cowboy chords or soft fingerpicked melodies. Aesthetically, the AD17e is detailed with minimal appointments to preserve its classic character. Chamfered body edges, stained spruce edge trim, a three-ring rosette in Hawaiian koa, and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard add to the refined visuals, with an Urban Sienna stain for the back and sides and a thin 2-mil matte finish optimizing the guitar’s lively acoustic response. It ships with built-in ES2 electronics in a Taylor AeroCase. Grand Pacific Shape This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone. Sitka Spruce Top Wood The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles. Ovangkol Body Woods Although not as well-known as its Indian rosewood cousin, ovangkol shares many of the same properties, making it a versatile, great-sounding tonewood. Expression System® 2 Electronics The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design. V-Class Bracing Bracing A revolutionary design that balances the flexibility and stability of the top, V-Class bracing produces unmatched sustain, volume, and intonation. Highlights Scale Length: 25-1/2" Nut & Saddle: Black Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle Bracing: V-Class Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic Pickguard: Tortoise Number of Frets: 20 Tuners: Taylor Nickel Case: Aerocase Brand of Strings: D’Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze - Medium Body Length: 20” "Playability is simply superb, with the neck providing a smooth slinky feel that lives up to the “dream” designation of the series name." GUITAR WORLD