Taylor Gold Label 817e Honduran Rosewood Sunburst w/case

The Taylor Gold Label 817e Honduran Rosewood Sunburst is a deeper-bodied Grand Pacific design that leans into a classic slope-shoulder feel while introducing modern refinements. Its torrefied Sitka spruce top and Honduran rosewood back and sides create a wide, expressive voice with clear highs, strong low-end presence, and a warm, balanced response across the spectrum. The added body depth enhances projection and low-end extension, giving it a fuller, more open character.

Taylor’s Fanned V-Class bracing, paired with hot hide glue construction, improves sustain and note consistency while maintaining a natural, responsive feel. The long-tenon Action Control Neck allows for easy playability adjustments, and the LR Baggs Element VTC system makes it ready for stage or studio use. Thoughtful visual details and premium materials round out a build that blends traditional inspiration with modern performance.

Highlights

• Honduran rosewood back and sides with torrefied spruce top for a rich, balanced voice
• Deeper Grand Pacific body for enhanced low end and projection
• Fanned V-Class bracing with hot hide glue for sustain and clarity
• Action Control Neck for easy, precise setup adjustments
• LR Baggs Element VTC electronics for natural amplified tone

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Pacific
• Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce
• Back & Sides: Honduran Rosewood (4-Piece with Simons Wedge)
• Bracing: Fanned V-Class with Tonal Rout
• Finish: Full Gloss
• Color: Sunburst
• Rosette: Custom Single Ring, Bound Sound Hole
• Binding: Rock Maple with Ivoroid and Honduran Rosewood Edge Trim
• Armrest: Grained Ivoroid (.080", Round Over Edges)

Neck

• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Fingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Continental
• Fingerboard Binding: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Neck Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge: Honduran Rosewood
• Nut & Saddle: White TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome with Ebony Buttons
• Pickguard: Ivoroid/Tortoise with Engraving

Electronics

• Pickup System: LR Baggs Element VTC

Miscellaneous

• Case: Gold Label Hardshell Case (British Cocoa)
  
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)

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