Taylor 117e Special Edition - dark tobacco edgeburst top

Discover the TAYLOR 117ce Special Edition (Dark Tobacco Shaded Edgeburst), an electro-acoustic steel-string acoustic guitar in the Grand Pacific style. Carefully crafted, it offers an unparalleled musical experience, whether at home, in the studio, or on stage.

Overview

Featuring a solid, torrefied Sitka spruce top, a laminated sapele body, and an ebony fingerboard, the TAYLOR 117ce Special Edition stands out for its high-quality craftsmanship and refined aesthetics.

A powerful and warm sound thanks to carefully selected wood

The guitar’s body produces tones that are both powerful and warm, offering a low-end range distinguished by its clarity and musicality.

Premium materials for exceptional tonal flexibility

Sitka spruce, traditionally used for acoustic guitars, provides a perfect balance between strength and elasticity, producing a direct, punchy sound with impeccable articulation. This wood adapts to almost any playing style:

• Strumming
• Flatpicking
• Fingerpicking

The kiln-drying process not only gives the wood a beautiful patina but also improves the instrument’s tuning stability, sustain, clarity, and resonance.

A Glossy Alternative: Sapele

Sapele is an ideal substitute for mahogany, both in appearance and tone, though it offers slightly greater clarity thanks to its increased hardness.

An Eucalyptus Fingerboard for Remarkable Comfort and Aesthetics

The high density and hardness of eucalyptus accentuate the clarity of each note, while feeling extremely comfortable to the touch. Its attractive appearance embodies Taylor’s commitment to excellence.

The Expression System 2: amplified sound for unmatched performance

Taylor has spent years developing the Expression System (ES) to faithfully reproduce the range and character of its acoustic guitars. Thanks to new pickups and a redesigned circuit, the Expression System 2 offers increased responsiveness and dynamics, with approximately 25% more warmth, according to the manufacturer.