The Taylor Gold Label 917e – Adirondack Spruce & Honduran Rosewood is a bold and refined acoustic-electric guitar that reimagines vintage-inspired tone through the lens of modern innovation. Designed as a right-handed, 6-string instrument, it features Taylor’s Grand Pacific body shape—a round-shoulder dreadnought that delivers a warm, seasoned voice with exceptional depth and power. Finished in a rich natural gloss, the guitar showcases its premium tonewoods with elegance, while its classic silhouette evokes the character of heritage acoustic designs.
At the heart of the 917e lies a dynamic Adirondack spruce top, prized for its remarkable headroom and responsiveness. This top wood thrives under both light touch and aggressive attack, producing clear, articulate notes with impressive projection. Paired with Honduran rosewood back and sides, the tonal palette expands into deep, piano-like lows, complex overtones, and shimmering highs. The four-piece back with a Simons wedge enhances both projection and playing comfort, while the fanned V-Class bracing with tonal rout brings a new level of sustain, balance, and harmonic alignment—ensuring notes ring true and consistent across the entire fretboard.
The neck is crafted from neo-tropical mahogany and shaped with a comfortable standard carve, offering a familiar yet refined feel. A satin neck finish promotes smooth playability, while the 25-1/2" scale length and 1-3/4" nut width provide ideal string spacing for expressive fingerstyle techniques and confident strumming. The West African Crelicam ebony fretboard and peghead veneer are adorned with striking mother-of-pearl Continental inlays, delivering a timeless, upscale aesthetic. Ebony binding along the fretboard and peghead further enhances the guitar’s cohesive and polished look.
Equipped with the LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system, the 917e delivers a warm, natural amplified tone with intuitive onboard controls. This system faithfully captures the guitar’s dynamic range and tonal complexity, making it a reliable choice for both stage and studio environments. The Honduran rosewood bridge, paired with a white TUSQ nut and white Micarta saddle, ensures excellent sustain and tonal transfer, while bone bridge pins contribute added clarity and resonance.
Visually, the 917e balances vintage charm with refined detailing. The body is bound in .080" grained ivoroid with rounded edges for a smooth, comfortable feel, while a single-ring rosette of Honduran rosewood and paua shell surrounds the bound soundhole, adding a subtle iridescent accent. The engraved ivoroid/tortoise pickguard enhances its classic appeal, and Gotoh 510 tuners in antique chrome with ebony EN01 buttons provide precise tuning stability with an elegant touch. Strung with D’Addario XS coated phosphor bronze light strings (.012–.053), the guitar offers long-lasting brightness and a comfortable playing experience.
Housed in a Gold Label British Cocoa hardshell case, the Taylor Gold Label 917e (Manufacturer Part #A925042018108640000) is a commanding instrument that merges traditional warmth with modern precision. It is crafted for players who seek a powerful, expressive acoustic voice paired with luxurious appointments and cutting-edge performance.
