Taylor 117e Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Solid Torrefied Spruce top, Sapele back & sides
Solid Torrefied Spruce top, Sapele back & sides
The first guitar in the 100 Series to feature our Grand Pacific round-shoulder dreadnought body shape, the 117e offers seasoned, neo-vintage tone in a package that's perfect for new learners and working musicians alike. Built with back and sides of layered sapele and a solid torrefied spruce top, this acoustic-electric yields a warm voice with clear projection and low-end power. Our special roasting process for the spruce top adds a mature, aged-in sweetness, while our C-Class interior bracing dials up more volume, sustain and presence in the bass range. Together with the slender, easy-playing neck and built-in ES2 electronics, it all adds up to an exciting playing experience for any type of player.
Overview
- Solid torrefied spruce top for warmth and projection
- Grand Pacific body yields seasoned neo-vintage tone
- C-Class bracing dials up volume and sustain
- ES2 electronics offer clean plugged-in sound
- Includes soft gig bag
Features
Grand Pacific
This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone.
Sapele
One of the best all-around tonewoods there is, sapele will deliver for any playing style.
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.
Specifications
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OrientationRight Handed
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Bracing SystemC-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
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ElectronicsExpression System® 2
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Case/BagGig Bag
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Top WoodTorrefied Spruce
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Neck WoodMahogany or Maple
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Fretboard WoodEbony or Eucalyptus (based on availability)
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| Maker/Manufacturer/Artist | TAYLOR GUITARS |
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| Description | Solid Torrefied Spruce top, Sapele back & sides The first guitar in the 100 Series to feature our Grand Pacific round-shoulder dreadnought body shape, the 117e offers seasoned, neo-vintage tone in a package that's perfect for new learners and working musicians alike. Built with back and sides of layered sapele and a solid torrefied spruce top, this acoustic-electric yields a warm voice with clear projection and low-end power. Our special roasting process for the spruce top adds a mature, aged-in sweetness, while our C-Class interior bracing dials up more volume, sustain and presence in the bass range. Together with the slender, easy-playing neck and built-in ES2 electronics, it all adds up to an exciting playing experience for any type of player. Overview
FeaturesGrand Pacific This round-shoulder dreadnought delivers a new flavor of warm, rich Taylor tone. Sapele One of the best all-around tonewoods there is, sapele will deliver for any playing style. 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. Specifications
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