Now Available at Northeast Music Center!
Taylor 217E Plus Special Edition Honeyburst! Guitar comes with Taylor AeroCase!
Every memorable guitar reaches a point where craftsmanship and inspiration intersect. The Taylor 217e Plus Honey Burst Special Edition was created for that moment—the point where a musician is ready to move beyond simply owning an acoustic guitar and begins searching for an instrument that feels like a creative partner.
Its first impression is unmistakable. The Honey Burst finish gives the guitar an elegant warmth that recalls the timeless appeal of vintage instruments while remaining unmistakably modern. Rather than demanding attention, it draws the eye naturally, allowing the grain beneath the finish to remain an integral part of the guitar's character. It is sophisticated without excess, refined without feeling reserved.
The Grand Pacific body shape represents one of Taylor's most significant departures from convention. Instead of pursuing the bright, highly articulate voice for which Taylor became famous, the Grand Pacific was engineered to produce a broader, warmer, and more seasoned acoustic response. Chords bloom with impressive depth, the midrange remains full and inviting, and individual notes retain exceptional clarity without becoming overly pronounced. The result is a voice that feels relaxed, balanced, and naturally musical
That tonal character makes the 217e Plus remarkably versatile. Strummers will appreciate its powerful, room-filling projection, while singer-songwriters will find an instrument that supports the voice rather than competing with it. Flatpickers will discover a guitar that responds with confidence, and fingerstyle players will enjoy an articulate response that never sacrifices warmth. It is equally comfortable accompanying a solo performance, anchoring an ensemble, or capturing nuanced recordings in the studio.
Taylor's reputation has always been built on making guitars that invite players to spend more time creating music. The 217e Plus continues that tradition with the effortless playability that has become one of the company's defining characteristics. Comfortable neck geometry, meticulous fretwork, and precise factory setup combine to create an instrument that feels immediately familiar, encouraging longer playing sessions and making musical ideas easier to express.
When it's time to plug in, Taylor's onboard electronics preserve the guitar's natural acoustic personality with remarkable authenticity. The transition from living room to stage is seamless, allowing the warmth, balance, and dynamic response of the instrument to remain intact whether played acoustically or through a sound system.
Perhaps the greatest achievement of the Taylor 217e Plus Honey Burst Special Edition is its sense of balance. It offers visual elegance without extravagance, professional performance without intimidation, and a voice that is equally satisfying for experienced musicians and those continuing to refine their craft. It is the kind of guitar that earns its place not through novelty, but through the consistency with which it inspires players to return, day after day.
At Northeast Music Center, we believe the best guitars are those that continue to surprise their owners long after the excitement of the purchase has passed. The Taylor 217e Plus Honey Burst Special Edition is one of those instruments. It combines thoughtful design, inviting playability, and a warm, expressive acoustic voice in a package that encourages musicians to play more, write more, and discover new ideas every time they open the case.
We selected this model because it represents what Taylor does exceptionally well—building guitars that remove barriers between the player and the music. Whether you're performing on stage, writing your next song, or simply enjoying an evening at home, the 217e Plus Honey Burst Special Edition is designed to become a trusted companion throughout your musical journey.
Players looking for vintage-inspired looks and rich, warm tone will love the 217e Plus Special Edition Honeyburst, a round-shoulder Grand Pacific acoustic-electric finished with a lustrous, full-gloss Honey Sunburst color. This model boasts a solid top of torrefied spruce, serving up a punchy, bold voice with a mature, aged-in sweetness and depth. Inside, our C-Class bracing enhances the response with louder volume and longer sustain, while the generous body dimensions produce a seasoned character with clear low-end power. Visual details complementing the burst finish include a black pickguard, gold tuning machines, and crisp white binding available here at Northeast Music Center!
Seasoned Tone, Throwback Visuals
A round-shoulder Grand Pacific body delivers warm, rich sound complemented by a honey-hued finish treatment.
Grand Pacific
This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.
Torrefied Spruce
Treated with our special roasting process, torrefied spruce tops deliver all the clarity, balance and projection you’d expect from a traditional spruce top with an extra dash of warmth and played-in depth.
Expression System® 2
The Expression System® 2 captures more of a guitar’s dynamic properties using a breakthrough behind-the-saddle design.
Absolutely stunning sounding and playing guitar here at Northeast Music Center!
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