Taylor AD17, Natural Top Overview
Oozing tonal goodness. And designed with all solid tonewoods. This Taylor AD17 is one of their lowest-priced, US-made, all-solid built, V-class acoustics. Enticing. So for all you wanting that iconic, solid Taylor charm, but a little more within your range. Stop right here. As Taylor have answered all your playing prayers with the AD17.
Made entirely from solid tonewoods. You have sound that simply blossoms with age. Rewarding you with rumbles of richness, and even more sonic beauty the more you play. Giving you regal, high-end tone with sound at the pinnacle of quality. And, with V-class bracing as well as its Grand Pacific body, combined. The AD17 delivers a powerhouse persona, boasting incredible volume, riveting resonance, and a tone that’ll induce goosebumps in any listener. Sublime. Plus, with a matte finish and renowned Taylor know-how, the AD17 features a smooth, premium feel with an addictive edge. It’s time to play your way, with elegant style, and captivating tone.
Full Description
Sold tonewoods, regal sonic presence
What you’d expect. And much, much more. Taylor proudly present their lowest-priced, all-solid tonewood V-class model. Crafted in the US. For that iconic Taylor tone. And an impactful performance. Certainly something special, and crafted with all solid tonewoods, the AD17 only gets even better with age. It’s responsive, powerful, and enticingly rich. So you get that distinctive, impactful tone you crave. And it will only blossom the more you play. Delicious.
Crafted with solid sitka spruce and solid ovangkol, you have heaps of tonal flavour for moulding. Sonically vibrant with delicious dynamics and an articulate edge. This Taylor AD17 certainly isn’t shy when it comes to genre hopping moods. Boasting wide-reaching dynamics, rumbles of richness, deep, warm bass, and scintillating sparkle. You have one versatile, goose-bump-inducing instrument that was birthed to handle your individual flair. And, the AD17 holds exquisite quality that’ll stay with you for many performances to come. And it’s an instrument that makes sonic experimentation an unforgettable, majestic journey. Your path to true expression starts here.
Grand Pacific – a Taylor creation
Crave more ”oomph”? The AD17 gives you exactly that. This round-shoulder dreadnought features a meticulous Taylor design. Resulting in an all-new Taylor tonal flavour that oozes warmth, resonance, and a rich, charming voice. And, built with such a responsive nature, this Taylor AD17 is perfect for digging deep into your creativity. It’s time to unleash.
With such a big body, there’s plenty of room to give you boom, depth, and rumbles of richness. So if you’re jamming with fellow musicians or practising acoustically, you’ve got plenty of volume with this AD17. And, if you’re looking for big and bold with plenty of versatility, this is it. From first strum, the AD17 delivers an addictive richness, worthy of professionals. And its wide reaching dynamic combined with its dreadnought size makes the AD17 one powerhouse of an instrument. With an exceptional response to your individuality and a smooth matte finish, the AD17 offers an indulgent feel that you’ll forever appreciate too.
Revolutionary sound from its very core
V-Class is here. And it’s everything you’ve been looking for. Only featured on select models from Taylor. And classed as the ‘new sonic-engine’, this is construction you won’t look back from. It makes such a noticeable difference in both performance and projection. And as you know, bracing is imperative for preventing your instrument from collapsing under string tension. Extremely important, and with Taylor, it’s meticulous. Nothing less.
A revolutionary pattern, brought to you by Andy Powers. And designed to bring out the best of your instrument’s true nature. This sought-after V-Class bracing enhances, and dramatically improves the Custom Grand Concert’s sonic capabilities. It also gives the Custom incredible strength and durability, with a tone like never before. Experience superior volume, sustain, and intonation. The kind you’d only expect to hear on the most professional of recordings, or maybe in your wildest dreams…
Taylor cannot express enough the kind of impact V-Class bracing brings. It’s quality you need to hear for yourself. Unforgettable, unmistakable, game-changing. Plus, with V-Class bracing, notes are more in-tune with each other. Bringing you a truly immersive sound that simply can’t be replicated. So, in any position up and down the fingerboard, every note is true, full, consistent. And in complete harmony with one another.
Specifications
Body & Bridge
- Top Material: Solid Spruce
- Body Material: Solid Ovangkol
- Body Type: Grand Pacific
- Bridge Material: Eucalyptus
- Body Finish: 2 Mil Matte
- Colour: Natural
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Matte
- Fingerboard Material: Eucalyptus
- Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
- Number of Frets: 20
- Scale Length: 25-1/2”
- Nut Material: Black Tusq
- Nut Width: 44.5 mm
Hardware & Strings
- Hardware Colour: Nickel
- Tuning Machines: Taylor Nickel
- Strings: D’Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze – Medium

DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 50B01 WOVEN GUITAR STRAP BLACK SATIN
EVANS EC2 COATED 13 INCH
K&M 14340 ALTO SAX STAND SAXXY BLACK
CASIO GP-310 BK CELVIANO DIGITAL PIANO BLACK
EVANS EC1 COATED 10 INCH
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 25L00DX
EVANS EC2S FROSTED 8 IN.
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YAMAHA YSL 354E Bb TENOR TROMBONE
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES SATRIANI PICK SET BLACK 10-PACK
EVANS 12 ONYX 2-PLY COATED
DADDARIO EZ900 85/15 BRONZE
EVANS 12 J1 ETCHED
KORG LP 180 WHITE DIGITAL PIANO WITH STAND
EVANS 10 GENERA G2 COATED TOM HEAD
GRETSCH G5426 JET CLUB SILVER
AKG PERCEPTION WIRELESS PRESENTER SET CK99L BAND ISM
PEARL FLUTE 665 RE QUANTZ
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 50CL000 SOUNDHOLE STRAP
IBANEZ GSR180-BS
DADDARIO WOODWINDS RICO ROYAL SSAX 2
SHURE BLX14RE/SM35 HEADSET WIRELESS SYSTEM
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES KEITH URBAN SIGNATURE PICKS MEDIUM
PROTECTION RACKET 10x9 TOM CASE
SOUNDCRAFT NOTEPAD 5CH DESKTOP MIXER WITH USB
TAKAMINE GJ72CE NAT
YAMAHA MY8 AD/DA96
YAMAHA SA2200 VS
HARDCASE 12"13"TOM COMBO CASE
MARTIN 4MM ALLEN TRUSS ROD WRENCH
STAGG US80-SE EL/AC SOPRANO UKULELE
MEINL NINO EGG SHAKER 4-PACK
PROTECTION RACKET A5129R TOM CASE
VIC FIRTH T5 WOODEN TIMPANI MALLETS
YAMAHA TRBX-204II ELECTRIC BASS GALAXY BLACK
EVANS 10 UNO58 1000 COATED TOM HEAD
PROTECTION RACKET 4014 TOM CASE
HARDCASE 13"TOM CASE
BO-PEP 751.260 FLUTE FINGER REST LARGE HANDS
MEINL 18BYZANCE THIN CRASH
KLOTZ M1 MIC CABLE 5M XLR-XLR
ROLAND JUNO D-6 PORTABLE SYNTHESIZER
IBANEZ GSA60BKN BLACK NIGHT
PROTECTION RACKET 5038W HARDWARE BAG
YAMAHA F370 TBS
AKG PERCEPTION WIRELESS 45 INSTRUMENT SET
EVANS 10 ONYX 2-PLY COATED 