Taylor American Dream AD17e Acoustic-electric Guitar - Blacktop

With the American Dream series of US-built acoustic guitars, Bob Taylor and Andy Powers have opened a new chapter in Taylor value and performance. Never before has it been this affordable to own an American-made Taylor guitar with class-leading features. The Grand Pacific AD17e Blacktop slope-shoulder dreadnought is built from solid Taylor tonewoods (spruce, ovangkol, and mahogany), each with minor cosmetic imperfections to honor the mature sound and workhorse aesthetic these early guitars are known for. Taylor’s V-Class bracing gives the AD17e Blacktop impressive sustain and a clean, pure tone that stands up to even the scrutiny of the studio. All in all, the American Dream Taylor AD17e Blacktop is a professional instrument that comes in at a price that will ensure you’re not afraid to take it on the road. Onboard Taylor ES2 electronics a hallmark of all top-tier Taylors make the AD17e Blacktop a fantastic option for plug-and-play gigging and recording.

PROMOTION

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FEATURES

• A pro guitar with character
• Proudly built in the USA
• Woods chosen for their mature sound and workhorse aesthetic
• Grand Pacific slope-shoulder dreadnought body honors the Southern California ’60s music scene
• Matte black solid spruce top — a Taylor twist on a longstanding acoustic guitar standard
• Solid ovangkol back & sides — sonic properties similar to rosewood
• Easy-playing mahogany neck and eucalyptus fingerboard supply sought-after Taylor playability
• V-Class bracing increases output, enhances sustain, and reduces harmonic distortion for a more in-tune sound
• Three-sensor ES2 electronics deliver a sophisticated plugged-in tone, without the quack common to undersaddle systems

SPECIFICATIONS

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Color: Blacktop
• Finish: Satin
• Top Wood: Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood: Ovangkol
• Body Bracing: V-Class
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Standard Carve
• Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Material: Eucalyptus
• Fingerboard Inlay: Italian Acrylic Dots
• Number of Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Tuning Machines: Taylor Nickel
• Bridge Material: Eucalyptus
• Nut/Saddle Material: Tusq/Tusq
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Electronics: ES-2
• Strings: D'Addario, .013-.056