Best Dreadnought Guitars With Graphite Nut in 2026

Here are the top Dreadnought style guitars with Graphite nut. This material is self-lubricating, which allows the strings to slide over the nut without too much friction. This helps to keep the guitar in tune when bending and using the tremolo. It's not as resistant and it doesn't sound as good as bone, but it is much better than a plastic nut.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Taylor Builder's Edition 717e WHB

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Playability 64
Sound 88
Build quality 85
Value for money 55
Overall Score 79

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
  • Pickups power: Clean (9 votes)
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  • From Taylor's 2019 700 series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Indian Rosewood back
  • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
  • Tropical Mahogany neck
  • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
  • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Taylor Nickel tuners
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  • From Taylor's 2019 700 series
  • Made in United States
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 15" Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
  • Solid Indian Rosewood back
  • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
  • Tropical Mahogany neck
  • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
  • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
  • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Taylor Nickel tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Taylor Builder's Edition 717e WHB Specifications
Taylor Builder's Edition 717e WHB
General
Brand: Taylor
Year: 2019
Configuration: N/A
Strings: 6
Made in: United States
Series: 700
Colors: Natural
Left-Handed Version: Yes
Body
Type: Hollowbody
Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
Sides Material: Rosewood
Back Material: Rosewood
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck
Neck Joint: Set
Tuners: Taylor Nickel
Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
Decoration: Arrowheads, Mother of Pearl
Scale Size: 25.5"
Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
Frets: 20 Medium
Fretboard Radius: 15"
Nut: Graphite
Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
Electronics
Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Nickel
Strengths & Weaknesses
Taylor Builder's Edition 717e WHB
  • Made in United States
  • Expensive Wood
  • Electronics
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Solid Side Wood
  • Solid Back Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    2. Taylor Builder's Edition 517e WHB

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    Taylor Builder's Edition 517e WHB
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    Playability 64
    Sound 88
    Build quality 85
    Value for money 55
    Overall Score 79

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
    • Pickups power: Clean (9 votes)
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    • From Taylor's 2019 500 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Tropical Mahogany back
    • Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
    • Tropical Mahogany neck
    • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
    • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Taylor Nickel tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
    Show Overview
    • From Taylor's 2019 500 series
    • Made in United States
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 15" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Sitka Spruce top
    • Solid Tropical Mahogany back
    • Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
    • Tropical Mahogany neck
    • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
    • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
    • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Taylor Nickel tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Taylor Builder's Edition 517e WHB Specifications
    Taylor Builder's Edition 517e WHB
    General
    Brand: Taylor
    Year: 2019
    Configuration: N/A
    Strings: 6
    Made in: United States
    Series: 500
    Colors: Natural
    Left-Handed Version: Yes
    Body
    Type: Hollowbody
    Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
    Sides Material: Mahogany
    Back Material: Mahogany
    Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Set
    Tuners: Taylor Nickel
    Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
    Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
    Decoration: Arrowheads, Grained Ivoroid
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
    Frets: 20 Medium
    Fretboard Radius: 15"
    Nut: Graphite
    Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
    Electronics
    Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Nickel
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Taylor Builder's Edition 517e WHB
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Electronics
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Solid Side Wood
    • Solid Back Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • Low-Quality Material Saddle
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      3. Taylor Builder's Edition 517e

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      Taylor Builder's Edition 517e
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      Playability 64
      Sound 88
      Build quality 85
      Value for money 55
      Overall Score 79

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
      • Pickups power: Clean (9 votes)
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      • From Taylor's 2019 500 series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 15" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Tropical Mahogany back
      • Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
      • Tropical Mahogany neck
      • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
      • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Taylor Nickel tuners
      • Side-By-Side Comparison
      Show Overview
      • From Taylor's 2019 500 series
      • Made in United States
      • 6 strings
      • 25.5"'' scale
      • 15" Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Sitka Spruce top
      • Solid Tropical Mahogany back
      • Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
      • Tropical Mahogany neck
      • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
      • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
      • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
      • 20 Medium frets
      • Taylor Nickel tuners
      • Side-By-Side Comparison
      Show All Specs
      Taylor Builder's Edition 517e Specifications
      Taylor Builder's Edition 517e
      General
      Brand: Taylor
      Year: 2019
      Configuration: N/A
      Strings: 6
      Made in: United States
      Series: 500
      Colors: Natural
      Left-Handed Version: Yes
      Body
      Type: Hollowbody
      Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
      Sides Material: Mahogany
      Back Material: Mahogany
      Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Set
      Tuners: Taylor Nickel
      Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
      Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
      Decoration: Arrowheads, Grained Ivoroid
      Scale Size: 25.5"
      Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
      Frets: 20 Medium
      Fretboard Radius: 15"
      Nut: Graphite
      Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
      Electronics
      Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Nickel
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Taylor Builder's Edition 517e
      • Made in United States
      • Expensive Wood
      • Electronics
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No High-Quality Nut
      • No Top Brand Pickups
      • Low-Quality Material Saddle
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        4. Taylor 317e

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        Taylor 317e
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        Playability 64
        Sound 88
        Build quality 82
        Value for money 71
        Overall Score 78

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
        • Pickups noise: Noiseless (10 votes)
        • Pickups power: Clean (9 votes)
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        • From Taylor's 2019 300 series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 15" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Sapele back
        • Solid Sapele sides
        • Tropical Mahogany neck
        • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
        • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
        • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Taylor Nickel tuners
        • Side-By-Side Comparison
        Show Overview
        • From Taylor's 2019 300 series
        • Made in United States
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 15" Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Sitka Spruce top
        • Solid Sapele back
        • Solid Sapele sides
        • Tropical Mahogany neck
        • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp/Active)
        • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
        • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
        • 20 Medium frets
        • Taylor Nickel tuners
        • Side-By-Side Comparison
        Show All Specs
        Taylor 317e Specifications
        Taylor 317e
        General
        Brand: Taylor
        Year: 2019
        Configuration: N/A
        Strings: 6
        Made in: United States
        Series: 300
        Colors: Natural
        Left-Handed Version: Yes
        Body
        Type: Hollowbody
        Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
        Sides Material: Sapele
        Back Material: Sapele
        Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Set
        Tuners: Taylor Nickel
        Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
        Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
        Decoration: Gemstone, Italian Acrylic
        Scale Size: 25.5"
        Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
        Frets: 20 Medium
        Fretboard Radius: 15"
        Nut: Graphite
        Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
        Electronics
        Pickups: Expression System 2 Electronics (Preamp / Active)
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Nickel
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Taylor 317e
        • Made in United States
        • Expensive Wood
        • Electronics
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Solid Side Wood
        • Solid Back Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • No High-Quality Nut
        • No Top Brand Pickups
        • Low-Quality Material Saddle
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          5. Taylor Builder's Edition 717 WHB

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          Taylor Builder's Edition 717 WHB
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          Playability 64
          Sound 81
          Build quality 81
          Value for money 53
          Overall Score 75

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
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          • From Taylor's 2019 700 series
          • Made in United States
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 15" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid Sitka Spruce top
          • Solid Indian Rosewood back
          • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
          • Tropical Mahogany neck
          • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: (/)
          • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
          • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Taylor Nickel tuners
          • Side-By-Side Comparison
          Show Overview
          • From Taylor's 2019 700 series
          • Made in United States
          • 6 strings
          • 25.5"'' scale
          • 15" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid Sitka Spruce top
          • Solid Indian Rosewood back
          • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
          • Tropical Mahogany neck
          • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: (/)
          • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
          • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Taylor Nickel tuners
          • Side-By-Side Comparison
          Show All Specs
          Taylor Builder's Edition 717 WHB Specifications
          Taylor Builder's Edition 717 WHB
          General
          Brand: Taylor
          Year: 2019
          Configuration: N/A
          Strings: 6
          Made in: United States
          Series: 700
          Colors: Natural
          Left-Handed Version: Yes
          Body
          Type: Hollowbody
          Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
          Sides Material: Rosewood
          Back Material: Rosewood
          Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Set
          Tuners: Taylor Nickel
          Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
          Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
          Decoration: Arrowheads, Mother of Pearl
          Scale Size: 25.5"
          Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
          Frets: 20 Medium
          Fretboard Radius: 15"
          Nut: Graphite
          Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
          Electronics
          Pickups: ( / )
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Nickel
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Taylor Builder's Edition 717 WHB
          • Made in United States
          • Expensive Wood
          • Solid Top Wood
          • Solid Side Wood
          • Solid Back Wood
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • No High-Quality Nut
          • No Top Brand Pickups
          • No Electronics
          • Low-Quality Material Saddle
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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            6. Taylor Builder's Edition 717

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            Taylor Builder's Edition 717
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            Playability 64
            Sound 81
            Build quality 78
            Value for money 60
            Overall Score 75

            What our users think

            • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
            Own it? Share your opinion
            FIND IT ON:
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            • From Taylor's 2018 700 series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 15" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid Sitka Spruce top
            • Solid Indian Rosewood back
            • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
            • Tropical Mahogany neck
            • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: (/)
            • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
            • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
            • 20 Medium frets
            • Taylor Nickel tuners
            • Side-By-Side Comparison
            Show Overview
            • From Taylor's 2018 700 series
            • Made in United States
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 15" Fretboard Radius
            • Solid Sitka Spruce top
            • Solid Indian Rosewood back
            • Solid Indian Rosewood sides
            • Tropical Mahogany neck
            • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: (/)
            • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
            • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
            • 20 Medium frets
            • Taylor Nickel tuners
            • Side-By-Side Comparison
            Show All Specs
            Taylor Builder's Edition 717 Specifications
            Taylor Builder's Edition 717
            General
            Brand: Taylor
            Year: 2018
            Configuration: N/A
            Strings: 6
            Made in: United States
            Series: 700
            Colors: Natural
            Left-Handed Version: Yes
            Body
            Type: Hollowbody
            Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
            Sides Material: Rosewood
            Back Material: Rosewood
            Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Set
            Tuners: Taylor Nickel
            Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
            Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
            Decoration: Arrowheads, Mother of Pearl
            Scale Size: 25.5"
            Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
            Frets: 20 Medium
            Fretboard Radius: 15"
            Nut: Graphite
            Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
            Electronics
            Pickups: ( / )
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: No
            Hardware Color: Nickel
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Taylor Builder's Edition 717
            • Made in United States
            • Expensive Wood
            • Solid Top Wood
            • Solid Side Wood
            • Solid Back Wood
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • No Locking Tuners
            • No High-Quality Nut
            • No Top Brand Pickups
            • No Electronics
            • Low-Quality Material Saddle
            • No Compound Radius Fretboard
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

            All Prices

              7. Taylor Builder's Edition 517 WHB

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              Taylor Builder's Edition 517 WHB
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              Playability 64
              Sound 81
              Build quality 81
              Value for money 53
              Overall Score 75

              What our users think

              • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
              Own it? Share your opinion
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              • From Taylor's 2019 500 series
              • Made in United States
              • 6 strings
              • 25.5"'' scale
              • 15" Fretboard Radius
              • Solid Sitka Spruce top
              • Solid Tropical Mahogany back
              • Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
              • Tropical Mahogany neck
              • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: (/)
              • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
              • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
              • 20 Medium frets
              • Taylor Nickel tuners
              • Side-By-Side Comparison
              Show Overview
              • From Taylor's 2019 500 series
              • Made in United States
              • 6 strings
              • 25.5"'' scale
              • 15" Fretboard Radius
              • Solid Sitka Spruce top
              • Solid Tropical Mahogany back
              • Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
              • Tropical Mahogany neck
              • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: (/)
              • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
              • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
              • 20 Medium frets
              • Taylor Nickel tuners
              • Side-By-Side Comparison
              Show All Specs
              Taylor Builder's Edition 517 WHB Specifications
              Taylor Builder's Edition 517 WHB
              General
              Brand: Taylor
              Year: 2019
              Configuration: N/A
              Strings: 6
              Made in: United States
              Series: 500
              Colors: Natural
              Left-Handed Version: Yes
              Body
              Type: Hollowbody
              Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
              Sides Material: Mahogany
              Back Material: Mahogany
              Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
              Neck
              Neck Joint: Set
              Tuners: Taylor Nickel
              Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
              Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
              Decoration: Arrowheads, Grained Ivoroid
              Scale Size: 25.5"
              Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
              Frets: 20 Medium
              Fretboard Radius: 15"
              Nut: Graphite
              Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
              Electronics
              Pickups: ( / )
              Hardware
              Strap Lock: No
              Hardware Color: Nickel
              Strengths & Weaknesses
              Taylor Builder's Edition 517 WHB
              • Made in United States
              • Expensive Wood
              • Solid Top Wood
              • Solid Side Wood
              • Solid Back Wood
              • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
              • No Locking Tuners
              • No High-Quality Nut
              • No Top Brand Pickups
              • No Electronics
              • Low-Quality Material Saddle
              • No Compound Radius Fretboard
              • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
              • No Strap Lock

              All Prices

                8. Taylor Builder's Edition 517

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                Taylor Builder's Edition 517
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                Playability 64
                Sound 81
                Build quality 81
                Value for money 53
                Overall Score 75

                What our users think

                • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
                Own it? Share your opinion
                FIND IT ON:
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                • From Taylor's 2018 500 series
                • Made in United States
                • 6 strings
                • 25.5"'' scale
                • 15" Fretboard Radius
                • Solid Sitka Spruce top
                • Solid Tropical Mahogany back
                • Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
                • Tropical Mahogany neck
                • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
                • Bridge pickup: (/)
                • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
                • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
                • 20 Medium frets
                • Taylor Nickel tuners
                • Side-By-Side Comparison
                Show Overview
                • From Taylor's 2018 500 series
                • Made in United States
                • 6 strings
                • 25.5"'' scale
                • 15" Fretboard Radius
                • Solid Sitka Spruce top
                • Solid Tropical Mahogany back
                • Solid Tropical Mahogany sides
                • Tropical Mahogany neck
                • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
                • Bridge pickup: (/)
                • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
                • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
                • 20 Medium frets
                • Taylor Nickel tuners
                • Side-By-Side Comparison
                Show All Specs
                Taylor Builder's Edition 517 Specifications
                Taylor Builder's Edition 517
                General
                Brand: Taylor
                Year: 2018
                Configuration: N/A
                Strings: 6
                Made in: United States
                Series: 500
                Colors: Natural
                Left-Handed Version: Yes
                Body
                Type: Hollowbody
                Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
                Sides Material: Mahogany
                Back Material: Mahogany
                Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
                Neck
                Neck Joint: Set
                Tuners: Taylor Nickel
                Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
                Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
                Decoration: Arrowheads, Grained Ivoroid
                Scale Size: 25.5"
                Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
                Frets: 20 Medium
                Fretboard Radius: 15"
                Nut: Graphite
                Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
                Electronics
                Pickups: ( / )
                Hardware
                Strap Lock: No
                Hardware Color: Nickel
                Strengths & Weaknesses
                Taylor Builder's Edition 517
                • Made in United States
                • Expensive Wood
                • Solid Top Wood
                • Solid Side Wood
                • Solid Back Wood
                • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
                • No Locking Tuners
                • No High-Quality Nut
                • No Top Brand Pickups
                • No Electronics
                • Low-Quality Material Saddle
                • No Compound Radius Fretboard
                • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
                • No Strap Lock

                All Prices

                  9. Taylor 317

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                  Taylor 317
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                  Playability 64
                  Sound 81
                  Build quality 78
                  Value for money 68
                  Overall Score 75

                  What our users think

                  • Neck profile shape: D (12 votes)
                  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
                  Own it? Share your opinion
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                  • From Taylor's 2019 300 series
                  • Made in United States
                  • 6 strings
                  • 25.5"'' scale
                  • 15" Fretboard Radius
                  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
                  • Solid Sapele back
                  • Solid Sapele sides
                  • Tropical Mahogany neck
                  • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
                  • Bridge pickup: (/)
                  • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
                  • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
                  • 20 Medium frets
                  • Taylor Nickel tuners
                  • Side-By-Side Comparison
                  Show Overview
                  • From Taylor's 2019 300 series
                  • Made in United States
                  • 6 strings
                  • 25.5"'' scale
                  • 15" Fretboard Radius
                  • Solid Sitka Spruce top
                  • Solid Sapele back
                  • Solid Sapele sides
                  • Tropical Mahogany neck
                  • West African Crelicam Ebony fretboard
                  • Bridge pickup: (/)
                  • West African Crelicam Ebony bridge
                  • Acoustic Taylor Standard Set neck
                  • 20 Medium frets
                  • Taylor Nickel tuners
                  • Side-By-Side Comparison
                  Show All Specs
                  Taylor 317 Specifications
                  Taylor 317
                  General
                  Brand: Taylor
                  Year: 2019
                  Configuration: N/A
                  Strings: 6
                  Made in: United States
                  Series: 300
                  Colors: Natural
                  Left-Handed Version: Yes
                  Body
                  Type: Hollowbody
                  Body Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
                  Sides Material: Sapele
                  Back Material: Sapele
                  Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
                  Neck
                  Neck Joint: Set
                  Tuners: Taylor Nickel
                  Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
                  Neck Material: Tropical Mahogany
                  Decoration: Gemstone, Italian Acrylic
                  Scale Size: 25.5"
                  Shape: Acoustic Taylor Standard
                  Frets: 20 Medium
                  Fretboard Radius: 15"
                  Nut: Graphite
                  Nut Width: 44.5mm (1.75'')
                  Electronics
                  Pickups: ( / )
                  Hardware
                  Strap Lock: No
                  Hardware Color: Nickel
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                  Taylor 317
                  • Made in United States
                  • Expensive Wood
                  • Solid Top Wood
                  • Solid Side Wood
                  • Solid Back Wood
                  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
                  • No Locking Tuners
                  • No High-Quality Nut
                  • No Top Brand Pickups
                  • No Electronics
                  • Low-Quality Material Saddle
                  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
                  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
                  • No Strap Lock

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