Taylor Gold Label 517e Mahogany Blacktop
€ 2,478.51 € 2,478.51
€ 2,999.00
(= € 2,478.51 Excl. Taxes)
Under the leadership of Andy Powers, Taylor has built a beautiful new series of guitars with the Gold Label Collection. Packed with innovations, the Gold Label Series sounds like a real old guitar, and are truly 'Born With an Old Soul'!
Taylor Gold Label 517e Mahogany Blacktop
Met de Gold Label 517e heeft Taylor iets bijzonders neergezet: een gitaar die de warme, traditionele sound van weleer combineert met moderne speelbaarheid. Het mahonie met getorreficeerd sparren bovenblad en de diepere Grand Pacific body zorgen voor een krachtige, aardse klank die meteen indruk maakt.
Taylor introduceerde begin 2025 de Gold Label Collection als een radicaal nieuwe richting voor het merk. Waar Taylor lange tijd bekend stond om zijn heldere, moderne sound, wilde Andy Powers met deze serie teruggrijpen naar de warme, robuuste klanken van traditionele akoestische gitaren. De Grand Pacific body werd speciaal voor de Gold Label herontworpen met een 3/8 inch diepere klankkast, wat resulteert in meer "longcapaciteit" en een rijkere resonantie.
De combinatie van mahonie klankkast en getorreficeerd Sitka sparren bovenblad levert een sound op die zowel krachtig als muzikaal is. Het mahonie brengt warmte en focus, terwijl het getorreficeerde sparren voor een open, gerijpte klank zorgt die doet denken aan vintage instrumenten. De V-Class bracing en de unieke Action Control Neck maken deze gitaar niet alleen een genot om naar te luisteren, maar ook om te bespelen. Het halsprofiel ligt comfortabel in de hand, en dankzij het innovatieve halsysteem kun je de snaarafstand eenvoudig aanpassen aan jouw speelstijl.
Met een exclusieve "British Cocoa" hardshell case en een nieuwe esthetiek die klassieke invloeden combineert met moderne verfijning, positioneert de Gold Label Collection zich als een premiumoptie in de Taylor-lineup. Dit zijn gitaren die ontworpen zijn voor de speler die zoekt naar een instrument dat inspireert en presteert op het hoogste niveau. Ontdek een nieuw tijdperk van klank en stijl met de Taylor Gold Label Collection.
Played by Tom Punt | Demo
With the Gold Label 517e, Taylor has created something special: a guitar that combines the warm, traditional sound of yesteryear with modern playability. The mahogany with a torrefied spruce top and the deeper Grand Pacific body provide a powerful, earthy sound that immediately makes an impression.
Taylor introduced the Gold Label Collection in early 2025 as a radical new direction for the brand. While Taylor has long been known for its bright, modern sound, Andy Powers wanted to return to the warm, robust sounds of traditional acoustic guitars with this series. The Grand Pacific body was redesigned especially for the Gold Label with a 3/8 inch deeper sound box, resulting in more "lung capacity" and a richer resonance.
The combination of mahogany back and sides and torrefied Sitka spruce top produces a sound that is both powerful and musical. The mahogany brings warmth and focus, while the torrefied spruce provides an open, mature sound reminiscent of vintage instruments. The V-Class bracing and the unique Action Control Neck make this guitar not only a pleasure to listen to, but also to play. The neck profile fits comfortably in the hand, and thanks to the innovative neck system you can easily adjust the string spacing to your playing style.
With an exclusive “British Cocoa” hardshell case and a new aesthetic that blends classic influences with modern refinement, the Gold Label Collection positions itself as a premium option in the Taylor lineup. These are guitars designed for the player who seeks an instrument that inspires and performs at the highest level. Discover a new era of tone and style with the Taylor Gold Label Collection.
Played by Tom Punt | Demo
With the Gold Label 517e, Taylor has created something special: a guitar that combines the warm, traditional sound of yesteryear with modern playability. The mahogany with a torrefied spruce top and the deeper Grand Pacific body provide a powerful, earthy sound that immediately makes an impression.
Taylor introduced the Gold Label Collection in early 2025 as a radical new direction for the brand. While Taylor has long been known for its bright, modern sound, Andy Powers wanted to return to the warm, robust sounds of traditional acoustic guitars with this series. The Grand Pacific body was redesigned especially for the Gold Label with a 3/8 inch deeper sound box, resulting in more "lung capacity" and a richer resonance.
The combination of mahogany back and sides and torrefied Sitka spruce top produces a sound that is both powerful and musical. The mahogany brings warmth and focus, while the torrefied spruce provides an open, mature sound reminiscent of vintage instruments. The V-Class bracing and the unique Action Control Neck make this guitar not only a pleasure to listen to, but also to play. The neck profile fits comfortably in the hand, and thanks to the innovative neck system you can easily adjust the string spacing to your playing style.
With an exclusive “British Cocoa” hardshell case and a new aesthetic that blends classic influences with modern refinement, the Gold Label Collection positions itself as a premium option in the Taylor lineup. These are guitars designed for the player who seeks an instrument that inspires and performs at the highest level. Discover a new era of tone and style with the Taylor Gold Label Collection.
Played by Tom Punt | Demo
Specifications
| Brand and Condition | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Taylor |
| Condition | New |
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Bridge | Honduran Rosewood |
| Bridge String Spacing | 56 mm - 2.2" |
| Tuning Machines | Taylor Nickel |
| Body | |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Slope Shoulder Jumbo |
| Colour Family | Black |
| Finish | Blacktop, Gloss |
| Body Width | 406 mm - 15.98" |
| Body Depth | 122 mm - 4.8" |
| Body Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Top Material | Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing | Fanned V-Class Bracing |
| Body Details | Cream Binding, Multi-Line Purfling and Rosette, Cream Pickguard |
| Neck | |
|---|---|
| Fingerboard Material | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 15" |
| Neck Details | Cream Inlay, Ebony Headstock Overlay |
| Nutwidth | 44.5 mm / 1.75" |
| Scale Length | 648 mm / 25.5" |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Profile | Soft V |
| Electronics | |
|---|---|
| Acoustic Pickup | Yes |
| Acoustic Pickup | LR Baggs Element VTC |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Travels in | Hardshell Case |
| Accessories | Booklets, TFOA Passport |
| Photos of | Sample Instrument |
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