{"product_id":"taylor-gold-label-517e-sb-acoustic-electric-guitar-w-case-sunburst-with-cream-pickguard","title":"Taylor Gold Label 517e SB Acoustic-Electric Guitar w\/ Case - Sunburst with Cream Pickguard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Label 517e SB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified Grand Pacific body adds remarkable warmth and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorrefied Sitka spruce top produces rich, sweet projection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid mahogany back and sides for warm, woody tone\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\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a golden-brown burst top, the Gold Label 517e SB exudes visual charm that reflects its heritage sonic personality. This reimagined Grand Pacific—updated with a greater body depth than our original round-shoulder dreadnought design—is a powerhouse acoustic-electric with exceptional low-end power. Solid mahogany back and sides are paired with a torrefied Sitka spruce top for a woody, earthy voice with a thick midrange character. Our special soundboard roasting process contributes extra sweetness for a tone that’s even more reminiscent of older, played-in acoustics. Fanned V-Class interior bracing dials up extra volume and sustain while improving intonation along the entire fretboard. A slim, satin-finish Taylor neck boasts our patented long-tenon Action Control Neck™ joint, which allows for on-the-fly string height adjustments to suit your playing preferences. The long-tenon design enhances the wood coupling between the neck and body, translating into more low-end resonance and a deeper, warmer, more open sound. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShowcasing the Gold Label Collection’s unique design details, this guitar features a modified headstock with an angled back cut and script-style Taylor logo inlay, and a cream-colored pickguard with a distinct shape. A firestripe pickguard is also available for this model. Its appointment package 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\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOld-Heritage Sound Meets Innovative Design\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor's Action Control Neck adds a new dimension of player-friendly design to complement this Grand Pacific model's deep, resonant voice.\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.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorguitars.com\/guitars\/acoustic\/features\/grand-pacific\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Learn More\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\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: Golden Brown SEB Top, Natural Back\/Sides\u003cbr\u003eCase\/Bag: Gold Label Hardshell Case British Cocoa\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: Grand Pacific \u003cbr\u003eElectronics: LR Baggs - Element VTC\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":48272193356013,"sku":"Gold Label 517e Sunburst (Cream Pickguard)","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/8118\/5613\/files\/gnfcq62xqpsfq53zekg8.png?v=1750948177","url":"https:\/\/musiccitycanada.com\/products\/taylor-gold-label-517e-sb-acoustic-electric-guitar-w-case-sunburst-with-cream-pickguard","provider":"Music City Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}