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Builder's Edition 717e WHB (2019)
6-String | Torrefied Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Tropical Mahogany Neck | West African Crelicam Ebony Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Non-cutaway
6-String | Torrefied Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Back and Sides | Tropical... More
Series:
700
UPC: #00887766093862
Note: Each guitar has unique visual traits due to differences in wood grain. Guitars ordered through this website or found in stores may feature minor visual variations from the ones pictured here.
$3,499USD
$3,499USD
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Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
Estuche rígido deluxe incluido
Protective and durable Deluxe Hardshell Case included at no extra charge.
Estuche protector rígido deluxe y duradero incluido sin cargo adicional.
Lifetime Warranty with Registration
Garantía de por vida con registro
Factory Expert Service & Support
Servicio y Soporte Técnico de Fábrica
Responsive customer service from factory experts trained to help you get the most out of your guitar.
Expertos en servicio al cliente de fábrica capacitados para ayudarte a aprovechar al máximo tu guitarra.
Overview
- Builder's Edition offers optimal playing experience
- Solid Indian rosewood body, torrefied spruce top
- Solid Indian rosewood body provides depth and clarity
- Torrefied spruce top adds a aged-in sweetness
- Includes V-Class bracing, ES2 pickup, hard case
Overview
Builder's Edition 717e WHB
The Builder's Edition 717e WHB takes Taylor into new musical territory with a seasoned tone and classic vibes. Indian rosewood and torrefied Sitka spruce pair up to produce a richly textured acoustic response, generating clear trebles and clear low-end power. V-Class bracing and innovative design touches help eliminate the "woofiness" that often comes with dreadnought guitars, making this a great option for recording purposes. The torrefied top adds some played-in sweetness right out of the box, and chamfered body edges and compound neck carve make for a pleasingly accommodating experience. This model sports a Wild Honey Burst color treatment with its Silent Satin finish, and includes ES2 electronics and a hardshell case.
“It is reassuring to note that a human armed with a chisel and old-fashioned ingenuity is capable of making waves—waves of both surf and sound, perhaps the biggest revolution in acoustic guitar architecture since the dawn of X-Bracing.”
Features
Grand Pacific
A round-shoulder body with a warm, blended voice, strong low-end power, and versatile tone suited for many playing styles.
Indian Rosewood
The tonewood superstar. Popular, traditional, and versatile, Bob Taylor puts Indian rosewood among the greatest tonewoods ever.
Torrefied Spruce
Treated with our special roasting process, torrefied spruce tops deliver all the clarity, balance and projection you’d expect from a traditional spruce top with an extra dash of warmth and played-in depth.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
V-Class Bracing
Our patented V-Class bracing is a revolutionary new pattern — a new sonic engine — that marks a major shift away from traditional steel-string bracing patterns.
Specifications
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Orientation Right Handed
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Bracing System V-Class Bracing
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Cutaway Non-cutaway
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Electronics Expression System® 2
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Questions & Answers
Preguntas frecuentes
14 questions
What does WHB stand for?
Wild Honey Burst.
Can I get this in a left-handed guitar?
Yes.
Can I add a pickguard without ruining the tone?
Yes.
What body shape is this, grand auditorium or grand symphony?
Grand Pacific
Has this guitar been discontinued?
This model is not discontinued. It remained unchanged even though the 700 series was revamped last year.
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What strings does this guitar come with?
Medium gauge 13-56.
The 717e is shown with no pickguard. Can this model be purchased with one?
Yes, or a guard can be purchased separately and added.
Do the models with WHB (wild honey burst) finish sound different than a natural finish?
No, the finish process is the same except the WHBs have stain applied. This doesn't add mass or weight to the top so it sounds the same as a natural top model.
Can I get this with a glossy finish?
Sorry, this Builder's Edition model is only available in the silent satin finish.
Could I get this with a cutaway?
No, this model is only made as a non-cutaway.
Are 700 series guitars all solid wood?
Yes - all 700 series models are solid wood construction.
What case do these come with?
Most 700 series models ship in a deluxe brown hard shell case made by Taylor for optimal fit and protection. The exception is the 717 which ships in a hardshell case with brown western floral covering.
Where are these guitars built?
700 series models are made in our factory in San Diego, California, USA.
Do guitars in the 700 series have real ebony fretboards and bridges?
Yes, all guitars in the 700 series have genuine West African Crelicam ebony fretboards and bridges.
Reviews
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings
Best Bang For The Buck
I’ve had five different Taylor guitars, including more expensive ones and this is the one I pick up 80% of the time. It has such a rich/warm tone and feels incredible to play. For the price point I feel like it is very comparable to a $6000 Taylor. I LOVE the Grand Pacific shape. It really pushes you into that dreadnought class without feeling like you’re handling something too big. Still playful but pack a lot of punch! Great for strumming and finger style. The Builder Edition comforts have become a must have for me.
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- I've played for many years
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- Mostly acoustic player
Holy Crap!
Hands down, THE best sounding guitar I have ever played. When shopping for acoustics, I play several of the exact same guitar until I find one I connect with bc they all sound and feel different. I only had to pickup one of these and I immediately knew I was gonna buy it. So I did haha.
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- I've played for many years
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- Mostly acoustic player
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- I play both acoustic and electric
This is the Guitar I've Been Looking For
This is the guitar I've been looking for: balanced across the tonal spectrum, more mellow than bright, sounds great fingerstyle, strummed, and flatpicked. I also like the understated elegance of the honeyburst top. Two things to note: I had to back off on my attack as it responds better to a softer touch. Also: players with smaller hands may find the longer scale a stretch.
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- Mostly acoustic player
Buy this Guitar! I did, and appreciate the craftsmanship and technology that team up to put this easy to play instrument in my hands. Steve Allen
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- I've been playing for a while now
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- Mostly acoustic player
Dreadnought with Taylor difference!
A traditionalist in background, growing up with dreadnaughts and spruce/rosewood pairing, the 717e was an obvious choice and the pre-owned example I have acquired has not disappointed. It has a wonderfully full and rounded sound with just sufficient scoop in which vocals can fit, just what one comes to expect from this wood pairing. Comfort and playability are excellent, typical of Taylor guitars. Volume unplugged was not as great as I expected comparing it with my 714ce, but never the less a full, rich, satisfying voice. A great dreadnaught based guitar with Taylor difference.
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- I've played for many years
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- Mostly acoustic player
Love at first sight
I first saw this online and started watching videos and looking at the Taylor website. Next came a trip to Pied Piper in Charleston during lunch and to my surprise there was one hanging on the wall.
1 the aesthetics caught my eye immediately. Artwork in the highest form. Beautifully crafted. The feel is sumptuous to the touch and balanced in the hand. Then comes the strum, the voice of this guitar is very articulate and on point with sustain for days! Grabbing a pick she booms beautifully, fingerstyle she whispers eloquently! This fit sitting or standing is second nature. i discovered I was in love!
1 the aesthetics caught my eye immediately. Artwork in the highest form. Beautifully crafted. The feel is sumptuous to the touch and balanced in the hand. Then comes the strum, the voice of this guitar is very articulate and on point with sustain for days! Grabbing a pick she booms beautifully, fingerstyle she whispers eloquently! This fit sitting or standing is second nature. i discovered I was in love!
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- Home/Recreational
- How I Use It
- Studio/Recording
- How I Use It
- Stage/Live Performance
- Describe Yourself
- I've played for many years
- Describe Yourself
- Mostly acoustic player