The Taylor 117e combines Taylor’s exceptional craftsmanship with the warm, resonant qualities of sapele wood, making it an ideal guitar for players seeking rich tone, versatility, and comfort. Part of Taylor’s 100 Series, the 117e is crafted with a grand auditorium body shape, offering a balanced tone that works beautifully for fingerpicking, strumming, and everything in between. The sapele construction delivers a warm, midrange-focused sound that deepens over time, while Taylor’s renowned Expression System® 2 electronics bring out the guitar’s natural tonal characteristics in amplified settings.

Designed with a slim neck profile and a Venetian cutaway for easy upper-fret access, the 117e is highly playable and well-suited for both beginners and seasoned musicians. The guitar’s simplicity and elegance, enhanced by Taylor’s high-quality craftsmanship and tonal balance, make it a reliable choice for studio recording, live performances, or home practice.

Product Specifications

• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium with Venetian cutaway, providing a comfortable playing experience and versatile tonal range
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka spruce top for dynamic response and balanced projection
• Back & Sides: Layered sapele, delivering warmth and midrange emphasis with durability for travel and performance
• Neck: Tropical mahogany neck with a West African Crelicam ebony fretboard for smooth playability and rich tonal depth
• Electronics: Taylor Expression System® 2 for natural, amplified sound with advanced pickup technology
• Finish: Varnish finish, preserving the wood’s resonance while providing a classic look
• Scale Length: 25.5 inches, delivering clarity and balanced string tension
• Nut Width: 1.6875 inches (42.8 mm), ideal for easy chording and lead play
• Frets: 20 frets, carefully leveled for consistent playability
• Bracing: Taylor’s X-Bracing pattern for balanced tone and enhanced projection
• Inlays: Dots, offering a classic and understated aesthetic
• Case: Includes a lightweight, protective Taylor gig bag

The Taylor 117e Sapele Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a versatile, dependable instrument that offers a rich tonal palette and a comfortable feel. Perfect for guitarists who need a workhorse instrument with Taylor’s unmistakable quality and balanced sound, the 117e is ready for any stage or studio.