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A Grand Tribute to Taylor’s Half-century History





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Celebrate Taylor’s half-century birthday with the 50th-anniversary 217e-SB Plus LTD acoustic-electric guitar ? a fully decked-out Builder’s Edition spin on the company’s punchy and powerful Grand Pacific platform. This guitar begins with a premium torrefied Sitka spruce top for a dynamic aged-in feel from first strum, while the layered Indian rosewood back and sides supply a wealth of rich low-end drawl and shimmering trebles. Taylor guitars are revered the world over for their effortless performance, and this 6-string Standard Carve ebony-topped mahogany neck more than lives up to that reputation with a fast, comfortable feel. Looking to hit the stage? Taylor’s time-tested ES-2 electronics ensure stunningly lifelike acoustic-electric tones when it comes time to plug in. It’s all finished off with a myriad of top-class 50th-anniversary features, including custom diamond fingerboard inlays and golden tuners.





Note: This is a Dent and Scratch model, which means we have inspected the guitar for structural issues, but there could be minor cosmetic flaws present that do not affect playability. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer if you have any questions.





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Grand Pacific dreadnought design





The 217e-SB Plus LTD’s slope-shoulder Grand Pacific design is inspired by the Laurel Canyon acoustic scene of the '60s and '70s. It's a slight departure from the traditional dreadnought shape with big results that are hard not to love. The Grand Pacific's sloped shoulders offer a smooth top end with balanced bass ? a tonal profile that Sweetwater’s recording pros and singer-songwriters favor for its ability to perfectly pair with the human voice. An enlarged lower bout completes the package, supplying exceptional resonance and a dynamic flair that’s sure to impart a touch of character to your next gig or studio session.





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Proprietary C-Class bracing





Taylor’s original C-Class bracing gives this Grand Pacific a wonderfully balanced sound that feels right at home in Taylor’s lineup. Initially developed for the Grand Theater body shape, C-Class bracing is cantilevered and asymmetrical, with an optimized response inspired by Taylor’s acclaimed V-Class bracing. Borrowed V-Class elements let C-Class bracing heighten your soundboard’s response with greater dynamic sensitivity. What’s more, C-Class bracing adds warmth, maturity, and focus to your bass strings by reigning in low-end woody frequencies, making it a natural addition to any Grand Pacific shape.





Expression System 2 electronics





Need to plug in? Then you’re going to love the 217e-SB Plus LTD’s built-in ES2 electronics! 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.





Serial 2203144379


Taylor 50th-anniversary 217e-SB Plus LTD Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Limited-edition Builder’s Edition model, celebrating Taylor’s half-century anniversary


Classic slope-shouldered design results in a rich, full, and somewhat old-school spin on Taylor’s shimmering tone


Torrefied Sitka spruce top supplies all the sonic warmth and dynamic range of a well-aged vintage instrument


Layered Indian rosewood back and sides grant your crisp highs, deep lows, and resounding projection


C-Class bracing ensures a balanced response across all six strings


Comfortable neo-tropical mahogany neck in Taylor’s time-tested Standard Carve


Glassy ebony fingerboard equipped with eye-catching 50th-anniversary diamond inlays


Stage-ready Taylor ES-2 electronics


Elegant gold-colored Taylor tuning machines