A left-handed acoustic with warm, nuanced tone and natural amplification.
The Taylor 217e Plus Grand Pacific left-handed acoustic-electric guitar brings a rich, nuanced voice and easy playability to left-handed players. With its Grand Pacific body shape, the 217e Plus generates a warm, seasoned tone, with broad, overlapping notes that blend smoothly. The torrefied Sitka spruce top enhances articulation and dynamic range. For balanced bass and treble response, the 217e Plus has layered big leaf maple back and sides. Plugging in reveals the genius of Taylor's ES2 pickup system, which conveys your natural acoustic tone with stunning accuracy. The slim neck profile offers smooth, comfortable playability up and down the fingerboard. Express yourself artfully with the Taylor 217e Plus Grand Pacific left-handed acoustic-electric guitar.
Warm, Seasoned Tone With the Grand Pacific Body
The Grand Pacific body shape gives the 217e Plus a vintage, seasoned sound. Its curves produce broad fundamental notes that overlap, blending smoothly instead of competing. You'll hear warmth and nuance, not the focused attack of Taylor's signature Grand Auditorium style. The bass is round and full, without problematic "boominess." Overall, the voice is nicely balanced across the tonal spectrum. From fingerstyle to flatpicking, the Grand Pacific sound shines.
Articulate and Dynamic With Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top
Torrefaction treatment improves the 217e Plus's Sitka spruce top wood, enhancing its resonance and projection. Notes sustain longer, with excellent pitch stability. You'll notice more headroom and sensitivity in the dynamic range, as the guitar responds to your most subtle variations in touch. Chords sound full and crystalline. Single notes "pop" with definition. The torrefied spruce adds punch and articulation to the Grand Pacific voice.
Balanced Bass and Treble With Layered Maple Back and Sides
Layered big leaf maple back and sides give the 217e Plus a sturdy tonal platform with balanced bass and treble response. The maple provides the midrange snap to complement the spruce top. Compared to mahogany, maple yields more projection and definition. Its crispness offsets the Grand Pacific body's natural warmth. Layered wood construction makes the guitar highly resistant to climate changes and everyday wear and tear.
Plug in to Taylor's ES2 Pickup System
Taylor's innovative ES2 pickup system lets you amplify the 217e Plus's natural acoustic tone with stunning accuracy. Its three-sensor design captures the guitar's entire dynamic range. The pickup sits behind the saddle, out of the way of the strings' vibrations. So your unamplified tone remains unchanged. A custom-voiced preamp provides professional-grade control of volume, bass, midrange and treble. On stage or in the studio, you'll love the ES2's transparent amplification. Order the Taylor 217e Plus Grand Pacific left-handed acoustic-electric guitar today.
Specifications
- Body type: Grand Pacific
- Top wood: Torrefied Spruce
- Back & sides: Layered Big Leaf Maple
- Bracing pattern: C-Class
- Body finish: Gloss
- Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile
- Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm)
- Fingerboard: West African Ebony
- Neck wood: Hard Rock Maple
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Number of frets: 20
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Bridge: West African Ebony
- Saddle & nut: NuBone
- Pickup/preamp Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with adjustable sensors
- EQ/Tuner: 2-band Yes
- Special features: Onboard Phase Switch
- Orientation: Left Handed
- Number of strings: 6
- Case: Gig Bag
- Country of origin: Mexico
Features
- Torrefied Sitka spruce top increases dynamic range, balance and projection
- Layered maple back and sides create a sturdy platform for vibrating string energy
- Genuine West African ebony fingerboard and bridge for premium feel and tone
- ES2 electronics with 3-sensor pickup and pro-grade preamp for amplified performance
- Grand Pacific body shape produces warm, seasoned tone with broad, blended notes
- Gloss black finish for attractive appearance
- Ships in durable AeroCase for protection and portability
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.