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The Taylor 117e (released in 2024) in Natural is the first model in Taylor's 100 Series to feature the round-shoulder dreadnought Grand Pacific body shape, blending traditional low-end warmth with Taylor's modern playability and clarity. Built in Taylor's Tecate, Mexico factory, it pairs a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top with layered sapele back and sides, C-Class bracing, and onboard Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics

Key Specifications

• Body Shape and Bracing. The guitar uses a non-cutaway Grand Pacific round-shoulder dreadnought body supported by Taylor's asymmetrical C-Class bracing for enhanced volume, sustain, and bass response.
• Tonewoods and Finish. It features a solid torrefied Sitka spruce top—roasted to simulate natural aging—paired with arched, layered sapele back and sides in a thin matte natural finish.
• Neck and Fingerboard. According to Guitar Center, it is built with a hard rock maple neck in a standard Taylor profile, a 25.5-inch scale length, a 1.687-inch (1-11/16") nut width, and a 20-fret West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard.
• Electronics and Hardware. It comes equipped with Taylor's behind-the-saddle Expression System 2 (ES2) pickup and preamp, die-cast chrome tuners, a Tusq nut, a Micarta saddle, and a padded Taylor gig bag.

Sound & Playability

• Tonal Character. Reviewers at Peghead Nation note that the torrefied top and lightweight C-Class bracing deliver free top vibration, a natural bass response, and a balanced, played-in tonality suited for strumming and flatpicking.
• Player Feel. A review from Premier Guitar highlights its accessible price point and comfortable neck feel, calling it an "overachiever" that is easy to play for extended sessions