The 217e-BLK Plus brings the neo-vintage sound of our Grand Pacific body shape to the 200 Series for the first time. Crafted with back and sides of layered maple and a solid torrefied spruce top, this acoustic-electric round-shoulder dreadnought serves up bold projection with a warm, seasoned character, offering plenty of volume, sustain and low-end power thanks to the C-Class bracing inside. Our roasting process for the spruce top adds a dash of extra depth and sweetness to the overall response, similar to what players would expect from an older, more played-in guitar. With its striking all-block finish, easy-playing neck and built-in ES2 electronics, the 217e-BLK Plus offers broad musical utility in a package that's sure to stand out wherever you take it.

Overview

• Solid torrefied spruce top yields warm, mature tone
• Grand Pacific body for seasoned, classic acoustic sound
• C-Class bracing adds more volume and sustain
• Features striking all-black glossy finish
• Includes ES2 electronics and a durable AeroCase

Features

Grand Pacific
A round-shoulder body with a warm, blended voice, strong low-end power, and versatile tone suited for many playing styles.

Big Leaf Maple
Though mostly known as a body wood, maple offers a dry, midrange-centric tone profile when used as a soundboard.

Torrefied Spruce
Treated with our special roasting process, torrefied spruce tops deliver all the clarity, balance and projection you’d expect from a traditional spruce top with an extra dash of warmth and played-in depth.

Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.

Specifications

Highlights
Number of Strings: 6 String

Orientation: Right-Handed

Body Shape: Grand Pacific

Bracing System: C-Class Bracing

Color: Black

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Body
Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce

Rosette: Faux Pearl Single Ring

Back Configuration: Layered, 2-Piece

Body Binding: White

Armrest: None

Top Finish: Gloss

Back/Side Finish: Gloss

Neck
Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple

Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

Neck Profile: Standard Carve

Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl 4 mm Dots

Fretboard Binding: None

Neck Finish: Gloss

Peghead
Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony

Scale Length: 25-1/2"

Peghead Inlay: None

Peghead Type: Paddle

Peghead Binding: None

Peghead Finish: Gloss

Other
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony

Nut & Saddle: White NuBone Nut, White Micarta Saddle

Bridge Pins: Black ABS Plastic

Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.053)

Pickguard: Black

Tuners: Taylor Satin Black with Satin Black Buttons

Strap Pin: Black

End Pin: Black

For more information, visit our warranties page.

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