Taylor 217e Plus Special Edition Honeyburst Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Description

The Taylor 217e Plus Special Edition Honeyburst is a stunning acoustic-electric guitar that blends vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern Taylor innovation. Designed for players who appreciate warm, seasoned acoustic character and eye-catching visual appeal, this special edition model features a beautiful full-gloss Honey Sunburst finish paired with the rich, powerful voice of Taylor’s acclaimed Grand Pacific body shape.

At the heart of the guitar is a solid torrefied spruce top, treated with Taylor’s proprietary roasting process to deliver the warmth, responsiveness, and mature tonal character typically associated with a well-aged instrument. The result is a bold, punchy sound with exceptional clarity, enhanced sweetness, and remarkable dynamic range.

The round-shoulder Grand Pacific body produces a broad, warm voice with strong low-end presence, making it ideal for strumming, flatpicking, singer-songwriter performances, and ensemble playing. Taylor’s innovative C-Class bracing architecture further enhances the guitar’s tonal performance by increasing volume, extending sustain, and improving bass response while maintaining excellent note definition.

Visually, the 217e Plus Special Edition Honeyburst captures classic acoustic guitar styling with modern refinement. The lustrous Honey Sunburst finish is complemented by elegant white binding, a black pickguard, and premium gold tuning machines, creating an instrument that looks as impressive as it sounds.

Equipped with Taylor’s Expression System® 2 (ES2) electronics, the 217e Plus faithfully reproduces the guitar’s natural acoustic voice when plugged in, making it equally suited for stage performances, studio recordings, and live worship settings.

Complete with a premium Taylor AeroCase for lightweight protection and portability, the 217e Plus Special Edition Honeyburst offers exceptional value, craftsmanship, and performance for today’s acoustic guitarist.

Key Features

• Special Edition full-gloss Honey Sunburst finish
• Grand Pacific round-shoulder dreadnought body for warm, rich acoustic tone
• Solid torrefied spruce top delivers mature warmth, clarity, and responsiveness
• C-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain, and bass response
• Powerful low-end presence with balanced projection and articulation
• Premium gold tuning machines for elegant aesthetics and tuning stability
• White binding and black pickguard provide classic vintage-inspired styling
• Expression System® 2 electronics for natural amplified acoustic tone
• Ideal for strumming, flatpicking, recording, and live performance
• Includes Taylor AeroCase for lightweight protection and transport

Full Specifications

General

• Brand: Taylor
• Model: 217e Plus Special Edition Honeyburst
• Series: 200 Series Plus
• Guitar Type: Acoustic-Electric Guitar
• Orientation: Right-Handed

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Pacific
• Top Wood: Solid Torrefied Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood: Layered Rosewood (Series Standard Specification)
• Finish: Full-Gloss Honey Sunburst
• Bracing: C-Class Bracing
• Cutaway: No

Neck

• Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Scale Length: 25-1/2″ (647.7 mm)
• Nut Width: 1-11/16″ (42.8 mm)

Electronics

• Electronics System: Taylor Expression System® 2 (ES2)
• Pickup Type: Behind-the-Saddle Piezo Design

Hardware

• Tuners: Gold Die-Cast Tuners
• Pickguard: Black
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Hardware Finish: Gold

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge
• Included Case: Taylor AeroCase