Taylor Gold Label 517e – Mahogany / Torrefied Sitka Spruce Blacktop

Classic Warmth, Boutique Gold Label Style, Modern Taylor Performance

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Overview

Introducing the Taylor Gold Label 517e in Mahogany / Torrefied Sitka Spruce Blacktop—a standout in Taylor’s Gold Label Collection and a powerful new take on the acclaimed Grand Pacific design. With its striking gloss blacktop finish and warm, earthy mahogany voice, the 517e blends vintage-inspired depth with Taylor’s signature comfort and clarity. This is a guitar for artists, songwriters, and collectors seeking premium craftsmanship and modern versatility.

The Grand Pacific body is deeper than standard—offering enhanced projection, richer low end, and “more sonic push” toward your audience or microphone. The torrefied Sitka spruce top delivers seasoned, open resonance right out of the case, while solid mahogany back and sides round out the sound with woody, fundamental warmth

Key Features

• Blacktop Finish: Gloss body with a bold black top and classic cream pickguard
• Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany for punchy midrange and warmth
• Top: Torrefied Sitka Spruce—vintage character and extra resonance
• Neck: Mahogany, satin finish for smooth playability
• Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bracing: Fanned V-Class for greater sustain, volume, and in-tune notes
• Bridge: Honduran Rosewood “Curve Wing” design
• Bridge Pins: Indian Rosewood
• Nut & Saddle: TUSQ nut, Micarta saddle
• Nut Width: 1-3/4”
• Scale Length: 25-1/2”
• Tuning Machines: Taylor Nickel
• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light
• Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell, “British Cocoa” vinyl exterior

Boutique Appointments

• Cream Binding, Black/White Purfling: Elegant, understated workhorse vibe
• Crest Inlay Motif: Cream inlay with dot/diamond fretboard markers and new headstock inlay
• Distinctive Pickguard: Cream pickguard for the Blacktop finish
• Andy Powers Modified Headstock: Angled back cut, script-style Taylor logo inlay
• Indian Rosewood Bridge Pins: Premium aesthetic and function

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Innovative Taylor Action Control Neck™

The Gold Label 517e features Taylor’s new long-tenon Action Control Neck™—an engineering breakthrough that combines classic long-tenon neck resonance with effortless, shimless micro-adjustability. You can change string action quickly and precisely without removing the neck or strings—making this the gold standard in neck comfort and adaptability

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

• Authorized Taylor Dealer: 100% genuine, with full factory warranty and expert staff
• Professional Setup: Every Taylor is fully inspected and set up for peak playability before shipping
• Texas Hospitality, Nationwide Shipping: Shop in Addison, Fort Worth, or Southlake—or order online for secure US shipping
• Trusted by Collectors & Pros Nationwide: Players choose Tone Shop Guitars for the best boutique and flagship Taylor guitars

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Shop the Taylor Gold Label 517e Blacktop at Tone Shop Guitars

Experience the ultimate blend of vintage soul, modern innovation, and boutique Taylor design. Reserve your Gold Label 517e Mahogany / Torrefied Sitka Spruce Blacktop today—available now at Tone Shop Guitars!