Round-Shouldered Acoustic Power with Aged Vintage Voicing
For traditionalists seeking classic slope-shoulder dreadnought power, the Taylor 117e Special Edition brings an unmistakable Americana vibe to the 100 Series. Featuring Taylor's Grand Pacific body shape dressed in a Dark Tobacco Teardrop Burst finish with a matte body and black binding, this guitar delivers season-tested aesthetic character and rich acoustic projection.
The sound engine is driven by a solid Torrefied Spruce top paired with C-Class bracing. Torrefaction seasons the wood fibers to yield seasoned tonal warmth, clear low-end bass power, and velvety highs. Complemented by layered Sapele back and sides, a Smoked Eucalyptus fretboard, 1-11/16" nut width, and Taylor ES2 electronics, the 117e is built for bold strummers and flatpickers.
Sanctuary Product Intelligence Matrix:
- Best For: Bluegrass, Strumming, Country/Americana, Rhythm Guitar, Vocal Accompaniment
- Tone Profile: Warm, Broad Low-End, Seasoned Resonance, Punchy Midrange
- Compared To: Gibson J-45 Studio, Taylor AD17e
- Sanctuary Expert Note: The Grand Pacific body paired with the torrefied top delivers that round, woody, vintage slope-shoulder acoustic thud without the high price tag.
Key Technical Specifications:
- Body Shape: Grand Pacific Non-Cutaway (Round-Shoulder Dreadnought)
- Top Wood: Solid Torrefied Sitka Spruce (Matte Dark Tobacco Teardrop Burst)
- Back & Sides: Layered Sapele
- Bracing: C-Class Bracing
- Fretboard: Smoked Eucalyptus
- Nut Width: 1-11/16" Nubone Nut
- Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
- Case: Taylor Soft Gig Bag Included
Stock photos shown, individual color and grain will vary from guitar to guitar.
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