Taylor 417e-R Grand Pacific Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst Top with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used Taylor will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in excellent condition with a medium-sized scratch on the lower-left of the instrument's top side.

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The Taylor 417e-R Grand Pacific represents Taylor’s modern take on the classic round-shoulder dreadnought — a design rooted in the warm, powerful acoustic tones that defined countless recordings from the mid-20th century. When Andy Powers introduced the Grand Pacific body shape, the goal was to create a guitar that delivered a more vintage-inspired voice than Taylor’s traditionally bright and articulate sound. The result is an instrument with a seasoned, blended character: deep lows, smooth mids, and a slightly compressed high end that sits beautifully in a mix. Finished in a striking Tobacco Sunburst, this particular 417e-R blends traditional aesthetics with Taylor’s modern craftsmanship.

The tonewood pairing of a solid Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood back and sides gives this guitar an expansive tonal range. Sitka spruce provides clarity and dynamic headroom, while rosewood contributes lush overtones and a rich, resonant bass response. Combined with Taylor’s V-Class bracing, the guitar produces impressive volume and sustain while maintaining excellent note-to-note clarity across the fretboard. The Grand Pacific’s round-shoulder body shape further enhances warmth and low-end depth, making this instrument ideal for strumming, flatpicking, and singer-songwriter accompaniment.

Equipped with Taylor’s Expression System 2 electronics, the 417e-R transitions seamlessly from unplugged sessions to live performance. Whether around a campfire, recording in the studio, or performing on stage, players can expect a balanced and natural amplified tone that faithfully captures the guitar’s acoustic character. With Taylor’s renowned playability, elegant appointments, and a voice that blends vintage warmth with modern clarity, the 417e-R is a versatile instrument built to inspire players across a wide range of styles. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2
• Bracing: V-Class Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Pacific Round-Shoulder Dreadnought
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Tobacco Sunburst
• Back & Sides Material: Indian Rosewood
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: V-Class Bracing
• Binding Material: White
• Rosette: Single Ring Pearloid

Neck

• Neck Profile: Taylor Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Taylor Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.824" at 1st Fret, 0.866" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Symbols
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-3/16"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Taylor NT Neck Joint
• Headstock: Standard Taylor Paddle
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Taylor Logo
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Standard Acoustic Belly
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Black
• Saddle: Micarta
• Nut Material: Black Tusq
• Tuners: Taylor Nickel
• Pickguard: Tortoise

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2
• Strings: Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.053)
• Case/Gig Bag: Taylor Deluxe Western Floral Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1204203116
• Manufacture Date: 2023