2021 Taylor American Dream AD17 Natural

This Grand Pacific model is the first of our round-shoulder dreadnoughts to feature back and sides of solid ovangkol, an African tonewood that shares rosewood’s warmth and brilliance with additional presence in the midrange. Topped with solid spruce, the AD17 serves up a blend of sparkle and clean low-end power, enhanced by V-Class bracing for greater volume, longer sustain, and a more in-tune sound. That seasoned, vintage-hued tone is reflected in this model’s strikingly classic look, with a natural top and a deep Urban Sienna color treatment for the ovangkol back and sides. Minimally decorated but finely crafted, the AD17 also features chamfered body edges, stained spruce edge trim, a three-ring rosette in Hawaiian koa, and a faux tortoiseshell pickguard. The 2.0 mil-thick matte body finish minimizes damping for unfettered resonance. It ships in a Taylor AeroCase.

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Weight: 4.7lbs

Case: Taylor AeroCase

Year: 2021

Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought

Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

Color: Natural

Finish: Satin

Top Wood: Spruce

Back & Sides Wood: Ovangkol

Body Bracing: V-Class

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Fingerboard Material: Eucalyptus

Fingerboard Inlay: Italian Acrylic Dots

Number of Frets: 20

Scale Length: 25.5"

Tuning Machines: Taylor Nickel

Bridge Material: Eucalyptus

Nut/Saddle Material: Black Tusq/Micarta

Nut Width: 1.75"