The Taylor 117e Special Edition Grand Pacific acoustic-electric guitar delivers a warm, seasoned acoustic voice that blends vintage-inspired character with modern Taylor playability and performance. Built around Taylor’s round-shoulder Grand Pacific body shape, this special-edition model pairs a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top with layered sapele back and sides for rich warmth, smooth projection and impressive low-end presence. Taylor’s C-Class bracing enhances sustain, volume and bass response, while the Dark Tobacco Teardrop finish gives the guitar a distinctive visual identity that complements its roots-inspired personality. Complete with ES2 electronics, smoked eucalyptus appointments and a Taylor Tan Soft Gig Bag, the 117e Special Edition offers an inviting acoustic-electric experience for players who value warmth, balance and versatility.
Grand Pacific Warmth With Vintage-Inspired Character
The Grand Pacific body shape brings a different flavor to the Taylor lineup, producing a warmer and more blended voice than the company’s famously articulate Grand Auditorium design. Broad, overlapping notes create a smooth, unified response that feels particularly natural for strumming, flatpicking and singer-songwriter accompaniment. Unlike many traditional dreadnought-style guitars, the Grand Pacific delivers strong bass response without excessive boominess, helping chords remain balanced and musical while preserving clarity across the tonal spectrum. The result is an acoustic voice that feels rich, mature and exceptionally inviting.
Torrefied Sitka Spruce and Layered Sapele for a Seasoned Voice
A solid torrefied Sitka spruce top gives the 117e Special Edition a warm, played-in character from the very first strum. The torrefaction process enhances responsiveness and resonance, helping the guitar produce a mature voice with excellent articulation and dynamic range. Layered sapele back and sides provide focused projection, midrange presence and dependable stability while complementing the top’s warmth with balanced tonal support. Together, these tonewoods create an acoustic voice that feels equally at home accompanying vocals, supporting rhythm work or exploring fingerstyle arrangements.
C-Class Bracing for Enhanced Volume and Sustain
Taylor’s C-Class bracing plays a key role in shaping the 117e Special Edition’s acoustic personality. Designed to increase volume, improve sustain and strengthen low-end response, this innovative architecture helps the Grand Pacific body produce a fuller and more dynamic sound without sacrificing note definition. The result is a guitar that responds confidently to aggressive strumming while remaining sensitive enough for lighter touch dynamics, offering players a versatile instrument capable of adapting to a wide range of musical styles.
ES2 Electronics for Natural Amplified Tone
Taylor’s Expression System 2 electronics faithfully capture the guitar’s acoustic character for stage, studio and rehearsal applications. Its behind-the-saddle transducer design uses individually calibrated sensors to reproduce the nuances of the instrument with impressive accuracy and responsiveness. Onboard volume, bass and treble controls make quick adjustments simple, while the phase switch helps manage feedback in live environments. Whether plugged into an acoustic amplifier, a PA system or a recording interface, the ES2 system delivers clear, natural amplified performance.

Features

• Special-edition Grand Pacific pairs seasoned tone with vintage-inspired warmth


• Solid torrefied Sitka spruce top with layered sapele back and sides


• Dark Tobacco Teardrop finish adds distinctive visual character


• C-Class bracing enhances volume, sustain and low-end response


• Grand Pacific body delivers warm projection with broad, blended notes


• Taylor ES2 electronics provide natural amplified acoustic tone


• Smoked eucalyptus fingerboard and bridge add distinctive style


• Die-cast chrome tuners provide dependable tuning stability


• Includes Taylor Tan Soft Gig Bag for protection and transport

Body

• Body size class: Grand Pacific


• Cutaway: No


• Top material: Solid torrefied Sitka spruce


• Back material: Layered sapele


• Side material: Layered sapele


• Body finish: Matte


• Color: Dark Tobacco Teardrop


• Bracing pattern: C-Class

Neck

• Neck material: Vacubronze maple or neo-tropical mahogany


• Neck shape: Standard Taylor profile


• Neck finish: Matte


• Scale length: 25.5"

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard material: Smoked eucalyptus


• Frets: 20


• Nut material: White NuBone


• Nut width: 1-11/16"

Hardware

• Bridge material: Smoked eucalyptus


• Saddle material: White Micarta


• Tuning machines: Die-cast chrome with chrome buttons


• Headstock overlay: Smoked eucalyptus

Electronics

• Pickup system: Taylor Expression System 2


• Pickup configuration: Behind-the-saddle transducer with adjustable sensors


• Preamp EQ: Volume, active bass and treble


• Feedback filter: Onboard phase switch


• Tuner: None

Strings

• Number of strings: 6

Other

• Orientation: Right handed


• Case: Taylor soft gig bag

All instruments are setup to factory spec and inspected before shipping. Player preference may vary and instruments may need additional adjustments to accommodate those preferences. Setups are not applicable for free returns.
We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.Plek add-ons are non-refundable once completed. In the event of a return, a refund will be issued minus the cost of the Plek and any other add-on services.