{"product_id":"taylor-gold-label-517e-blacktop-mahogany-tor-sitka-guitar","title":"Taylor Gold Label 517e Blacktop Acoustic-Electric Guitar w\/ Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Label 517e Blacktop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeper Grand Pacific body for incredible warmth and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorrefied Sitka spruce top adds aged-in sweetness and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid mahogany back and sides for strong midrange character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-tenon neck joint with exceptional adjustability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes LR Baggs Element VTC pickup and deluxe hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a bold black soundboard finish, the Gold Label 517e Blacktop is a confident, road-ready powerhouse. Blending heritage aesthetics and a warm, muscular acoustic voice with old-school character, this model expands the Gold Label Collection in an inspiring new direction. Boasting a slightly deeper body than our original round-shoulder dreadnought design, this Grand Pacific produces extraordinary low-end power and projection. Solid mahogany back and sides are paired with a torrefied Sitka spruce top in a gloss-finish body, a time-tested tonewood pairing that serves up a woody, earthy voice with a thick midrange character. Our special soundboard roasting process contributes extra sweetness for a sound that’s even more reminiscent of older, more played-in acoustics. Inside, fanned V-Class bracing boosts volume, lengthens sustain and improves intonation along the entire fretboard. A long-tenon Action Control Neck™ joint enhances the connection between neck and body for enhanced tonal transfer while enabling easy and precise adjustments to string height for optimal playability in any scenario. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShowcasing the Gold Label Collection’s unique design details, this model features a modified headstock with an angled back cut and script-style Taylor logo inlay. Exuding the classic styling of mid-20th-century acoustics, it features a cream-colored pickguard with a distinct shape that contrasts stylishly with its blacktop finish. The appointment package also includes a Honduran rosewood Curve Wing bridge with Indian rosewood bridge pins, cream-colored Crest inlays on the fretboard and peghead, cream body binding, and a cream single-ring rosette. Outfitted with Taylor nickel tuners and LR Baggs Element VTC electronics, the Gold Label 517e ships in a British Cocoa deluxe hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStylish Visuals Accent Classic Tone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking blacktop finish adds a distinctive visual character to this model's old-heritage sound and unmatched playing comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrand Pacific\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTropical Mahogany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAction Control Neck\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on Taylor’s legacy of easy-playing necks, the new Action Control Neck pairs a long-tenon joint for added warmth and depth with a patented system for effortless string height adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSitka Spruce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLR Baggs - Element VTC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis undersaddle pickup channels tone from the movement of a guitar’s top, delivering a remarkably warm, detailed sound in Gold Label and Legacy Collection guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold Label Hardshell Case British Cocoa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Strings: 6 String\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Right-handed\u003cbr\u003eBracing System: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Route\u003cbr\u003eColor: Natural Back\/Sides, Black Top\u003cbr\u003eCase\/Bag: Gold Label Hardshell Case British Cocoa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop Wood: Sitka Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBack\/Side Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eRosette: Cream (.075\")\/.032\" Black\/Cream (.075\") Single Ring\u003cbr\u003eBack Configuration: 2-piece No Wedge\u003cbr\u003eBody Binding: Cream\u003cbr\u003eArmrest: None\u003cbr\u003eTop Finish: Gloss\u003cbr\u003eBack\/Side Finish: Gloss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNECK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eFretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eNeck Profile: Standard Carve\u003cbr\u003eFretboard Inlay: Cream Crest\u003cbr\u003eFretboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eNeck Finish: Satin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePEGHEAD\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003ePeghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25-1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003ePeghead Inlay: Cream Crest\u003cbr\u003ePeghead Type: Paddle\u003cbr\u003ePeghead Binding: None\u003cbr\u003ePeghead Finish: Gloss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Honduran Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eNut \u0026amp; Saddle: White TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pins: Indian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eStrings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)\u003cbr\u003ePickguard: Cream\/Black\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons\u003cbr\u003eStrap Pin: Black\u003cbr\u003eEnd Pin: Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48272188506349,"sku":"Gold Label 517e Blacktop (Cream Pickguard)","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/8118\/5613\/files\/mhnxestxdqyppgqdzfqd.png?v=1750947368","url":"https:\/\/musiccitycanada.com\/products\/taylor-gold-label-517e-blacktop-mahogany-tor-sitka-guitar","provider":"Music City Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}