Taylor Gold Label 517e SB Firestripe

The experts for acoustic guitars at Taylor have added a high-class Grand Pacific dreadnought to their 500 Series: The Taylor Gold Label 517e Sunburst Firestripe blends modern guitar design with a vintage Californian vibe. It's fitted with a solid spruce top that's been torrefied – that is, heat-treated – for durability and improved sound, paired with a mahogany back and sides, Taylor's V-Class bracing, and an LR Baggs pickup system. This is all wrapped up in a stunning high-gloss sunburst finish that really lets the tonewoods shine, nicely complemented by a distinctive firestripe pickguard. But the guitar's not just a looker – it's got the sound to match. Warm, dry, very woody, with seemingly endless depth and incredible articulacy. The Gold Label has that signature Taylor playability too: smooth, direct, responsive. Anyone who's after a soulful, versatile steel-string that can handle stage, studio, and songwriting sessions with style – here's one with real high-end boutique charm. It comes with a premium case and, more imporantly, that handmade in southern California quality, which can be seen and felt in every detail.

Whether it's on stage, in the studio, or playing an intimate acoustic solo set, the Taylor Gold Label 517e brings endless versatility and unique character to the table. Its dynamic response and wide tonal range make it a great fit for singer-songwriters, fingerstyle players, and anyone who loves rich, full chord strumming. And thanks to the built-in LR Baggs Element VTC system, it's also a reliable partner when amplified – whether it's been plugged straight into the desk, run through a DI box, or paired it with an acoustic amp. Its sound really shines when complemented with a touch of quality reverb or a subtle delay. Equally, when played in a full band, that Grand Pacific shape is capable of laying down a balanced foundation without stepping on the other instruments. This is a guitar whose sound is clear and punchy, yet always elegant – perfect for players who want a distinctive acoustic voice that's all their own, whether they're playing solo or in the mix.