Gold Label 817e Honduran Rosewood

The Taylor Gold Label 817e represents the pinnacle of Taylor craftsmanship — pairing next-generation design with old-school acoustic character. Built with a torrefied Sitka spruce top and solid Honduran rosewood back and sides, this Grand Pacific-inspired body delivers lush overtones, powerful low end, and brilliant high-end clarity. The result is a refined, balanced voice that feels open, dynamic, and alive from the very first note.

At the heart of this model lies Taylor’s fanned V-Class bracing, a key innovation in the Gold Label Series. This advanced internal structure increases sustain and volume while enhancing harmonic consistency across every register. Combined with the deeper body design exclusive to this model, the Gold Label 817e projects effortlessly while maintaining Taylor’s signature balance and playability.

The neck is crafted from neo-tropical mahogany and paired with a West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard for a smooth, confident feel. With a 1-¾" nut width and 25.5" scale length, it’s perfect for fingerstyle players, strummers, and recording artists who demand tonal precision and comfort. The onboard LR Baggs Element VTC electronics provide a warm, natural amplified tone, making the 817e equally at home on stage or in the studio.

Visually, the Gold Label 817e exudes elegance with its gloss body finish, cream binding, Crest inlays, and Honduran rosewood bridge. Every detail reflects Taylor’s boutique-grade attention to detail — tone, feel, and aesthetics in perfect harmony.

Features:

• Torrefied Sitka spruce top

• Solid Honduran rosewood back and sides

• Grand Pacific deep-body design exclusive to Gold Label Series

• Fanned V-Class bracing for enhanced resonance and sustain

• Neo-tropical mahogany neck with West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard

• LR Baggs Element VTC electronics with volume and tone controls

• 1-¾" nut width, 25.5" scale length

• Gloss finish with cream binding and Crest inlays

• Deluxe Taylor hardshell case included

Tone & Playability
The Gold Label 817e offers lush tonal complexity and wide dynamic range — ideal for players who demand a rich, full voice without sacrificing clarity. The torrefied spruce top provides a broken-in responsiveness, while Honduran rosewood enhances low-end power and shimmering overtones. Its deep Grand Pacific body gives a bold yet controlled resonance that translates beautifully in both live and studio settings.

Available at Vera Guitars
Every Taylor Gold Label 817e at Vera Guitars is professionally setup and inspected right out of the box. You can purchase online with free nationwide shipping, or visit our Charlotte, NC showroom to experience this guitar in person and explore our full selection of Taylor Gold Label acoustics.

Musicians nationwide trust Vera Guitars for exceptional service, expert setup work, and the finest selection of premium acoustic guitars. Local customers in Charlotte, Matthews, and the surrounding Carolinas can count on our team for personalized care and support every step of the way.