Designed by master guitar luthier Andy Powers, the Builder's Edition 717e features critically acclaimed craftsmanship. The torrefied Sitka spruce top and round-shoulder dreadnought shape produce a warm, seasoned acoustic tone in which individual notes overlap and blend smoothly together. It's a voice comfortably rooted in a traditional sound, yet updated to offer a more expressive musical range.
- The Torrefaction process of the Sitka spruce top provides more resonance and responsiveness to the tone
- Indian rosewood back and sides add harmonic complexity and a luxurious tonal character to the sound
- Chamfered body edges, rolled fretboard edges, and a new compound-carve neck profile enhances comfort and allows for fluid movement across the neck
- Silent satin finish reduces contact noise for a cleaner overall sound
- Taylor's V-Class bracing system enhances sound vibration to produce more volume and sustain