Updated 9 May 2026
| Brand | Taylor Guitars |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £1158.00 |
Taylor Guitars
Taylor 217e-SB Plus Sunburst
£1185.00Fair Price
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Current
£1104
Change
+12.0%
Avg
£1033
Low
£958
High
£1104
Volatility
3.5%
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Grand Pacific body for powerful tone The Taylor 217e-SB Plus is built in the Grand Pacific body shape offering a bold and balanced tonal response with impressive low-end power. This shape provides a clear well-defined bass that blends smoothly with the mids and highs creating a full and rich sound. Ideal for strumming and flatpicking the rounded shoulders and wider lower bout contribute to its strong projection making it suitable for various musical styles. The Grand Pacific design offers a more traditional seasoned voice with a warm and inviting character making it an excellent choice for those seeking a versatile acoustic experience. Torrefied Sitka spruce top for enhanced tone Featuring a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top the 217e-SB Plus delivers a matured aged-in sound right out of the case. The torrefaction process removes moisture and stabilises the wood resulting in enhanced resonance greater sustain and a refined tonal balance. This top offers a responsive feel with a wide dynamic range allowing you to achieve both soft fingerpicking and powerful strumming with ease. Its ability to produce warm overtones and crisp articulation makes it an ideal choice for those who require clarity and depth in their playing. V-Class bracing for superior sustain The innovative cantilevered V-Class bracing inside the 217e-SB Plus enhances the guitar&rsquo
- s volume sustain and harmonic accuracy. Unlike traditional X-bracing this design allows the top to vibrate more freely producing a stronger and more consistent sound across the frequency spectrum. V-Class bracing provides improved pitch accuracy ensuring notes ring true and blend harmoniously with one another. The increased sustain allows chords to resonate longer making it easier to achieve a dynamic and expressive performance. ES2 electronics for natural amplification Equipped with Taylor&rsquo
- s ES2 electronics the 217e-SB Plus offers a natural amplified sound that captures the full essence of the guitars acoustic voice. The unique behind-the-saddle pickup design delivers a dynamic response with exceptional clarity preserving the warmth and richness of the instrument when plugged in. The simple yet effective controls allow for quick adjustments to suit different performance environments ensuring a consistent and balanced output. The ES2 system provides reliable and high-quality sound reproduction taking your stage and studio performances to the next level. Specifications Product Name: Taylor 217e-SB Plus Electro Acoustic Sunburst Product Code: 217e-SB Plus Body Back/Side Wood: Layered Indian Rosewood Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce Bracing: Cantilevered V-Class Finish: Gloss Body Binding: Black Rosette: Faux-pearl Single-ring Neck & Fretboard Neck Wood: Mahogany Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony Nut Width: 1-11/16&rdquo
- Scale Length: 25- 1/2&rdquo
- Fretboard Inlays: 4mm Dots Italian Acrylic Hardware & Electronics Tuning Machines: Nickel Electronics: ES2 Pickguard: Black Case: AeroCase Brown Strings: D&rsquo
- Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light