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The AD17e: Full-bodied Balance Meets Top-notch USA Quality





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The new Taylor AD17e potently pairs the advanced design of the Grand Pacific body style with value-packed American Dream features, including solid-wood construction and stage-ready electronics. A solid spruce top ensures a classic, bright but focused Taylor tone. Solid walnut back and sides round out the AD17e with crystalline depth, similar to rosewood, but with warmer bass and a more present top-end. The AD17e’s smooth body edges and mahogany neck both deliver astounding instantaneous playing comfort that’s earned much favor with players who typically reach for a dreadnought. Moreover, the Grand Pacific style is a bold dreadnought alternative with strong, comparable volume and a more mature, seasoned sound that's noticeably warmer in the bass. If you’re looking for bold acoustic guitar value at a great price, look no further than the Taylor AD17e from Sweetwater!





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Grand Pacific: innovation and evolution





Inspired by the diverse acoustic guitar sounds on the records he heard while growing up in Southern California, Andy set out to diversify Taylor’s tonal palette by designing a guitar with a different sound profile. The round-shoulder Grand Pacific shape leverages V-class bracing’s characteristics for a more balanced dreadnought-style guitar. The Grand Pacific’s overall sound is warm and seasoned with notes that overlap to create a smooth blended sound. Plus, its wider waist delivers more low-frequency power but without the problematic low-end woodiness often associated with dreadnoughts.





Cutting-edge Taylor Expression System 2 electronics





Amplified players are going to love the Taylor Expression System 2 electronics built into the AD17e! The ES2 system features a revolutionary segmented pickup located behind the bridge saddle; this pickup position delivers remarkably accurate and clear sound production that’s authentic to your playing. Each ES2 system features a handy master volume knob for fast level adjustments, in addition to a 2-band EQ for independent treble/bass adjustments to get the sound you need. Plus, the ES2 system also has a built-in phase switch, which offers essential feedback suppression whenever the system is active.





Taylor American Dream: guitars worth chasing





Taylor’s commitment to gigging musicians is nowhere more apparent than the American Dream series. Each American Dream acoustic guitar features gig-worthy solid-wood construction that yields rich, complex resonance fit for a pro. Available in a variety of body styles, American Dream guitars are built in Taylor’s flagship California facility for quality you can trust. Other noteworthy touches include smooth body edges for comfort onstage and a premium paper-thin .002-inch finish that optimizes acoustic resonance with the added feel of a light, true-wood acoustic guitar.





Taylor American Dream AD17e Grand Pacific Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Taylor Grand Pacific body style ? powerful projection matched with exceptional warmth and balance across lows, mids, and highs


Spruce top fuels classic Taylor tone that’s bright, clear, and full


Walnut back and sides yield focused, rosewood-like clarity with warmer character


Comfortable mahogany neck with matte finish


Smoked eucalyptus fingerboard ? smoking process removes moisture for bold stability and lighter weight


V-class bracing enhances tone and sustain for longer, louder notes and chords


Tone-enhancing hardware, including satin Taylor tuners, TUSQ nut, and sturdy smoked eucalyptus bridge


Taylor ES2 electronics with 2-band EQ