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

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