With the American Dream series of US-built acoustic guitars, Bob Taylor and Andy Powers have opened a new chapter in Taylor value and performance. Never before has it been this affordable to own an American-made Taylor guitar with class-leading features. The Grand Pacific AD17e slope-shoulder dreadnought is built from solid Taylor tonewoods (spruce, ovangkol, and mahogany), each with minor cosmetic imperfections to honor the mature sound and workhorse aesthetic these early guitars are known for. Taylor's V-Class Bracing gives the AD17e impressive sustain and a clean, pure tone that stands up to even the scrutiny of the studio. All in all, the American Dream Taylor AD17e is a professional instrument that comes in at a price that will ensure you're not afraid to take it on the road. Onboard Taylor ES2 electronics — a hallmark of all top-tier Taylors — make the AD17e a fantastic option for plug-and-play gigging and recording.
Features:
A pro guitar with character
Proudly built in the USA
Woods chosen for their mature sound and workhorse aesthetic
Grand Pacific slope-shoulder dreadnought body honors the Southern California '60s music scene
Solid spruce top — a longstanding acoustic guitar standard
Solid ovangkol back & sides — sonic properties similar to rosewood
Easy-playing mahogany neck and eucalyptus fingerboard supply sought-after Taylor playability
V-Class Bracing increases output, enhances sustain, and reduces harmonic distortion for a more in-tune sound
Three-sensor ES2 electronics deliver a sophisticated plugged-in tone, without the quack common to undersaddle systems