PRICE: £1,715 (inc soft case)
ORIGIN: USA
TYPE: 14-fret Grand Pacific acoustic
TOP: Solid spruce with revealed edges and V-Class bracing
BACK/SIDES: Solid ovangkol
MAX RIM DEPTH: 117.5mm
MAX BODY WIDTH: 406.4mm
NECK: Mahogany
SCALE LENGTH: 648mm (25.5”)
TUNERS: Schaller style, individual sealed
NUT/WIDTH: Black Tusq, 45.4mm
FINGERBOARD: Eucalyptus, unbound, with 4mm acrylic dot inlays
FRETS: 20, medium
BRIDGE/SPACING: Eucalyptus with compensated Micarta saddle/56mm
ELECTRICS: None
WEIGHT (kg/lb): 2/4.4
OPTIONS: Electro version available, the AD17e Blacktop (£1,919)
RANGE OPTIONS: The American Dream AD17 (£1,619), with electro system (£1,835), has the same spec as the AD17 Blacktop but with natural satin finish top. Also see AD27 (as reviewed)
LEFT-HANDERS: No
FINISHES: Clear satin unbuffed with Blacktop
Taylor Guitars 00800 23750011 www.taylorguitars.com
PROS A fabulous, head-turning instrument that plays and sounds great…
