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Electro-acoustic Grand-Pacific-acoustic guitar with solid torrefied Sitka-spruce top, maple body and gig bag.  All product info

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  • Manufacturer: Taylor
  • Series: 200 Series
  • Design: Grand Pacific
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top: Torrefizierte Fichte
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Taylor 217e-BLK Plus

Electro-acoustic Grand-Pacific-acoustic guitar with gig bag

  • Western guitar in Grand Pacific design
  • Solid top made of torrefied spruce and maple body
  • C-Class bracing
  • Maple neck with ebony fingerboard
  • 20 frets with dot inlays
  • 42.9 mm wide NuBone nut
  • 648 mm scale length
  • Black Taylor tuners
  • Ebony bridge with micarta inlay
  • Taylor Expression System 2
  • Black pickguard
  • Faux pearl single-ring rosette
  • White binding
  • Gig bag included
Taylor 217e-BLK Plus gigbag
The Taylor 217e-BLK Plus is supplied in a gig bag.

Taylor 217e-BLK Plus at a glance

With the Taylor 217e-BLK Plus, the traditional US manufacturer presents another GrandAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk
Pacific acoustic guitar
from the popular 200 Series. As usual, the instrument convinces with a selected tonewood combinationTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple
for an overwhelming acoustic sound, which can be reproduced thanks to the in-house pickupPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible.
. Naturally, the guitar also has advantageous construction features for outstanding playability in the usual Taylor quality and is supplied in a transport and storage-friendly gig bagGig bag:
guitar bag
.

Taylor 217e-BLK Plus front
The Taylor 217e-BLK Plus is a premium guitar for hobby guitarists and professionals alike.
Taylor 217e-BLK Plus body
Selected tonewoods and clever top bracing for the best sound results.

Solid top

The solid spruce topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body
not only produces a brilliant sound with a wonderful overtone spectrum that is so popular among acoustic enthusiasts but also impresses with a full-bodied sound thanks to a special thermal process (torrefaction). This means that the guitar sounds like a well-rehearsed professional instrument right from the start. The laminated maple backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument.
and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar.
add a powerful high-mid range and a long Sustain to the overall sound, resulting in a clear sound character that brings out every note with great precision. Last but not least, the guitar features the patented C-Class bracingBracing:
Bracing
, an asymmetrical top bracing whose unique design emphasizes the lower frequencies and, in combination with the solid construction of the top, produces a sound that is both assertive and balanced.

Taylor 217e-BLK Plus head
Maple is a popular choice for guitar necks.

Maple neck with ebony fingerboard

To make even long playing sessions comfortable, the guitar is equipped with a non-slip maple neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck
which sits comfortably in the hand thanks to its high stability. Paired with a fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches.
made of velvety ebony
, the fretting hand glides smoothly over the fretsFret:
Jumbo frets
, making it easier to play fast and complex fingerings and tone sequences. Furthermore, the texture of ebony ensures excellent sound transmission, reproducing every note played with the utmost accuracy. This is a perfect prerequisite for virtuoso fingerpickingFingerpicking:
plucking technique
in particular. A black pickguardPickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick.
below the soundhole also allows dynamic pick playing without risking damage to the varnish and wood. Meanwhile, high-quality TaylorTuners:
die-cast tuners
tuners
ensure high tuning stability and uninterrupted playing, which promises pure playing pleasure.

Taylor 217e-BLK Plus pickup
The Expression System 2 revolutionizes the amplification of acoustic guitars.

Taylor Expression System 2

For optimum stage and studio performance, the guitar is equipped with the Taylor Expression System 2, an in-house development that takes the amplification of acoustic guitars to the next Level level. Three piezo elementsPiezo pickup:
A piezo pickup is an electronic component that converts vibrations from guitar strings into electrical signals. It is often used in acoustic guitars to amplify the sound. The pickup consists of a piezo crystal that is made to vibrate by the vibrations of the strings.
under the bridgeBridge:
Bridge
ensure natural sound transmission, precisely capturing the vibrations of each pair of strings and transmitting every nuance of the playing to the amplifier without distortion. This means that you don't have to worry about any loss of sound even when playing with amplification and can present the full tonal potential of the instrument true to the original. The volume, bass and treble controls in the upper frame can also be used to modify the sound quality so that it can be adjusted to suit your own preferences or ambient conditions. The controls are designed to be discreet so that the aesthetics of the model are not interrupted in any way.

Taylor 217e-BLK Plus inlays
A luxurious faux pearl rosette completes the look of the instrument.

Attractive design

The Taylor 217e-BLK Plus is rounded off by its elegant design, which gives it the finishing touch to a star-quality guitar. The elegant black high-gloss finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance.
is an absolute eye-catcher and a visual highlight in any setting. Its deep coloring conveys an extraordinary presence, while the glossy lacquer elegantly reflects every ray of light. Discreet accents are set by the white bindingsBinding:
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood
that frame the silhouette of the instrument and the single-ringRosette:
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound.
rosette made of mysteriously shimmering faux pearl
, creating a symbiosis of artistry and professional craftsmanship. These select design features are a clear testament to the attention to detail and unwavering passion for guitar making that characterizes Taylor Guitars.

Taylor - The epitome of the finest quality

As one of the largest guitar manufacturers, Taylor is a true authority in the production of first-class instruments. Professional production by trained specialists results in the finest products for life, whose value is always maintained - or even increases! This is due in equal part to the exquisite tonewoods, which do not warp due to long storage and selected quality and are therefore hard to beat in terms of high quality. Only spruce, mahogany, cedar or Koa of proven quality are used for the tops. Careful production in combination with the best materials does not only apply to guitars. Guitar bags and all accessories are also of first-class quality. Finally, a conscientious final inspection does not allow even the smallest defects to slip through and ensures flawless guitars before dispatch.

As if that were not enough, Taylor also attaches great importance to acting in an environmentally conscious manner.

Ebony & Koa: Sustainability at Taylor Guitars

Uncontrolled deforestation and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species that can no longer regenerate due to the high rate of extraction. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at Taylor Guitars.

Taylor Sustainability

Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon

As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, the high demand and the flourishing black market outstripped the stocks, so that ebony ended up on the Red List of endangered species in 1994. In addition, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. To protect the forests, Taylor has been working with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, since 2011 to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products.

"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor

In the video: Taylor Guitars - "The state of ebony"

Siglo Tonewoods Project

The koa acacia population has also suffered heavy losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry and overexploitation have led to a decline that can only be halted through proactive action and reforestation. This is why Taylor Guitars, together with Pacific Rim Tonewoods, founded the Siglo Tonewoods project, which aims to rebuild the Hawaiian jungle. This is a large cultivation area for koa acacia and other species, which enables the use of koa wood on a controlled scale.

Features:

  • Manufacturer: Taylor
  • Series: 200 Series
  • Design: Grand Pacific
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top: Torrefizierte Fichte
  • Solid Top: Yes
  • Finish Top: High-Gloss
  • Bracing: C-Class Bracing
  • Back & Sides: Maple
  • Solid back & sides: No
  • Finish Back & Sides: High-Gloss
  • Binding: White
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Nut type: Nubone
  • Nut width in mm: 42.9
  • Scale in mm: 648
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Bridge Inlay: Micarta
  • Tuners: Taylor
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Manufacturer pickups: Taylor
  • Pickup System: Expression System 2
  • Tuner: No
  • Rosette: Single Ring, Faux Pearl
  • Pickguard: Black
  • Bridge Pins: Plastic
  • Colour: Black
  • Country of Origin: Mexico
  • Case included: No
  • Gigbag included: Yes
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