Taylor Gold Label 717e Sunburst with Firestripe Pickguard - Torrefied Spruce / Rosewood Grand Pacific

Lush Rosewood Resonance Meets Patented Acoustic Engineering

The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present the Taylor Gold Label 717e in Tobacco Sunburst with Firestripe Pickguard. Representing the pinnacle of Taylor's Gold Label Collection, this Grand Pacific round-shoulder dreadnought merges vintage acoustic warmth with modern structural lutherie. Constructed with solid Indian Rosewood back and sides paired with a roasted (torrefied) Sitka Spruce soundboard, the 717e delivers deep, blooming low-end power, a subtle midrange scoop, and crystalline top-end chime.

Built for players who demand massive acoustic presence, the 717e features a deeper body profile measuring 5 inches at the soundhole, paired with Fanned V-Class interior bracing. This structural combination yields exceptional dynamic headroom, endless sustain, and clean intonation across every position on the fretboard. Crucially, the 717e incorporates Taylor’s patented Action Control Neck™ joint—a slim satin mahogany neck system that enables rapid action adjustments while maximizing wood-to-wood surface contact for enhanced acoustic transfer. Complete with a vintage Firestripe pickguard, Honduran Rosewood Curve Wing bridge, mother-of-pearl motif inlays, and an LR Baggs Element VTC pickup system, this instrument delivers classic acoustic tone backed by effortless playability.

• Best For: Bluegrass Flatpicking, Singer-Songwriter Accompaniment, Acoustic Lead Work, Studio Tracking, and Worship Leaders.
• Tone Profile: Rich, expansive, hi-fi, and resonant. Delivers deep bass bloom from the Rosewood body, sweet compressed highs from the torrefied top, and crisp note separation under heavy pick attack.
• Compared To: Offers deeper low-end harmonics, more top-end shimmer, and a wider frequency spread than the Mahogany-backed Gold Label 517e; provides more vintage air and lower-mid depth than a standard 814ce Grand Auditorium.

Sanctuary Expert Note: "If you love the classic dreadnought voice of Rosewood and Spruce but hate fighting high action or muddy low-end resonances, the Gold Label 717e is built for you. The combination of the deep Grand Pacific body, Fanned V-Class bracing, and Action Control Neck gives you massive acoustic volume with perfect pitch intonation across the entire neck."

Technical Specifications & Build Features

• Body Shape: Deep-Body Grand Pacific (Round-Shoulder Dreadnought, Non-Cutaway)
• Bracing Architecture: Fanned V-Class Bracing with Tonal Rout
• Top Wood: Torrefied (Roasted) Sitka Spruce with Tobacco Sunburst Gloss Finish
• Back & Sides Wood: Solid Indian Rosewood (Gloss Finish)
• Neck Joint & Profile: Action Control Neck™ Joint | Standard Carve Tropical Mahogany Neck (Satin Finish)
• Fretboard & Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony Fingerboard with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays | Honduran Rosewood Curve Wing Bridge
• Nut Width & Scale: 1-3/4” White TUSQ Nut | 25-1/2” Scale Length
• Pickguard & Binding: Vintage Firestripe Pickguard with Cream Body Binding & Single-Ring Rosette
• Onboard Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC Under-Saddle Pickup with Soundhole Volume & Tone Controls
• Tuners & Hardware: Taylor Nickel Tuners with Nickel Buttons | Ebony Bridge Pins
• Case / Protection: Deluxe Gold Label Hardshell Case in British Cocoa Included
• Origin: Crafted in El Cajon, California, USA

Every acoustic guitar from The Guitar Sanctuary receives a comprehensive professional inspection and custom setup by our in-house luthier technicians, full manufacturer warranty coverage, and fast, fully insured shipping.

Photos are of one from our inventory, SN 1206235022, individual color and grain will vary from guitar to guitar