Taylor’s Gold Label series has been turning heads lately, and with the release of the Gold Label 717e Grand Pacific, they’ve officially brought that golden touch to their beloved slope-shoulder dreadnought design. The result? A guitar that’s just as much about feel and warmth as it is about innovation and performance.

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At first glance, the 717e looks like a vintage dream. But the moment you strum it, it’s clear—this is a thoroughly modern acoustic with a classic soul. Designed by master builder Andy Powers, the 717e sports a deeper 5" body (about 3/8" thicker than the standard Grand Pacific), giving it extra low-end oomph and a broader dynamic range. It still sounds like a Taylor—clear, articulate, and perfectly balanced—but now with a little more chest-thumping presence and earthy grit in the low mids. Think singer-songwriter warmth meets stage-worthy punch.

Build-wise, this one checks all the high-end boxes. A torrefied Sitka spruce top meets Indian rosewood back and sides for that classic tonewood combo: articulate highs, textured mids, and deep, ringing lows. The bracing is Taylor’s innovative V-Class—tweaked here for the deeper body—which gives the guitar impressive sustain and projection, making it ideal for both fingerpicking and heavy strumming.

And while the tone might steal the spotlight, this guitar is just plain beautiful. The gloss-finished body glows, the satin mahogany neck feels smooth and broken-in, and the understated cream binding and inlays give it a refined, vintage look. The Honduran rosewood bridge, Indian rosewood bridge pins, and firestripe pickguard (or cream, depending on your finish) are just icing on the cake.

But the magic really lies in the details. Taylor’s exclusive long-tenon Action Control Neck™ makes setup tweaks a breeze—no more pulling the neck to adjust the action. And with onboard LR Baggs Element VTC electronics, this guitar is ready for the stage, studio, or anything in between.

Bottom line? The Gold Label 717e is a modern classic—warm, powerful, and endlessly playable. Whether you're tracking in the studio or holding down a live set, this is a guitar that feels just right in your hands and sounds even better in your ears.