When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument! 

 You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you.  Our #1 priority is to give you the best purchasing experience on Reverb!

Taylor 117e Special Edition Dark Tobacco Teardrop

Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce Back & Side Wood: Layered Sapele Weight: 4lbs 10oz/4.7lbs Serial: 2207306330

What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get! If anything seems unclear or missing, just send us a message and we will be happy to help.

Looking to trade a guitar? We’re always interested in great used guitars! Drop us a message!

A New Voice in the Taylor Family

Meet the Taylor 117e, a guitar that brings the rich, warm, and seasoned tone of Taylor's Grand Pacific round-shoulder dreadnought to a whole new level of accessibility. This isn't just another dreadnought. The Grand Pacific body shape, combined with innovative C-Class bracing, creates a voice that's pure Taylor, but with a vibe all its own. It produces a powerful low end and a rounder, more vintage-inspired character. It's a guitar that feels both familiar and excitingly new, perfect for players who want classic tone with modern playability.

Spruce & Sapele: A Classic Combo, Elevated

The magic starts with a solid spruce top, a legendary tonewood known for its clarity and projection. Paired with layered sapele back and sides, which provide a punchy and direct midrange similar to mahogany, the 117e delivers a balanced and articulate sound. The matte finish isn't just for looks; it's a thin coating that lets the wood breathe and resonate freely, enhancing the guitar's natural warmth and volume.

C-Class Bracing & ES2 Electronics

Under the hood, Taylor's C-Class bracing is the engine driving the tone. This asymmetrical, cantilevered design is a variation of the acclaimed V-Class system, boosting volume, sustain, and creating a truly impressive bass response without the muddiness. When you're ready to plug in, the onboard Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics capture all that acoustic goodness. With three uniquely positioned sensors behind the saddle, the ES2 translates the guitar's dynamic range into a clean, authentic, and full amplified tone, ready for the stage or the studio.

Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:

- Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM! See why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience on Reverb.

- We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!

- Flexible financing options! We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!

- 72-Hour Risk-Free Trial! Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!

-Free UPS Ground Shipping (Signature Required)! Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!

- Custom setup! Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.

- In business since 1976! Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.

- Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!

- Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.

You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum! Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal “on the phone” description of this guitar. Thank you for looking at our listing!

Specifications

Number of Strings: 6 String

Orientation: Right Handed

Body Shape: Grand Pacific

Bracing System: C-Class Bracing

Cutaway: None

Color: Dark Tobacco Teardrop Top, Natural B/S

Electronics: Expression System® 2

Case/Bag: Gig Bag

Top Wood: Spruce

Back/Side Wood: Sapele

Rosette: Ink 3 Ring

Back Configuration: Layered, 2-Piece

Body Binding: Black

Armrest: None

Top Finish: Matte

Back/Side Finish: Matte

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Fretboard Wood: Smoked Eucalyptus

Neck Profile: Standard Carve

Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dots Faux Pearl

Fretboard Binding: None

Neck Finish: Matte

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Peghead Veneer Wood: Smoked Eucalyptus

Scale Length: 25-1/2"

Peghead Inlay: None

Peghead Type: Paddle

Peghead Binding: None

Peghead Finish: Matte

Bridge: Smoked Eucalyptus

Nut & Saddle: White NuBone Nut, White Micarta Saddle

Bridge Pins: Black ABS Plastic

Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)

Pickguard: Black

Tuners: Die-cast Chrome with Chrome Buttons

Strap Pin: Black

End Pin: Black

Moore Guitars is proud to be a Preferred/Authorized Dealer for:

• Guitars: Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Gretsch, & Whitfill.
• Amplifiers: Carr, Mesa/Boogie, Friedman, Soldano, & Genzler. 
• Effects:  Strymon, JHS, Sabbadius, MXR, Wampler, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Darkglass.