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Grand-Pacific-acoustic guitar with solid torrefied spruce top, sapele body, pickup and bag.  All product info

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Taylor 117e

Electro-acoustic Grand-Pacific-acoustic guitar from the Taylor 100 series

  • Western guitar in Grand Pacific design
  • Solid torrefied spruce top with C-Class bracing
  • Laminated sapele body
  • Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
  • 20 frets with dot inlays
  • Ebony bridge with compensated bridge inlay
  • 42.9 mm wide nut made from Graph Tech TUSQ
  • Scale length of 647.7 mm
  • Nickel-plated Taylor tuners
  • Multi-stripe soundhole rosette
  • 1-ply black binding and black pickguard
  • Taylor Expression System 2
  • Matt natural finish
  • Gig bag included
  • Made in Mexico
Taylor 117e bag
The instruments from the Taylor 100 series come with a gig bag.

Taylor 117e at a glance

The 100 series marks the start of the extensive program of the US manufacturer Taylor Guitars, which is known and loved worldwide for its modern and innovative design. The acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk
Taylor 117e produces a powerful and warm sound thanks to its Grand Pacific shape, which is ideal for expressive strummingStrumming:
Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar.
. The flat neck profileNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat
and a flat string action ensure extremely comfortable playability, offering ambitious beginners an excellent start while fully meeting the expectations of professionals. The stringsStrings:
Strings are thin metal or nylon strings that are stretched across the body of a guitar. They produce tones when struck or plucked. Different sounds are produced depending on the thickness and material of the strings.
can also be tuned quickly and precisely with the help of the smooth-running tunersTuners:
die-cast tuners
. Visually, the instrument impresses with its traditional natural mattFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance.
finish
, harmoniously rounded off with subtle inlays. Another practical feature of the guitar manufactured in Mexico is the in-house pickup systemPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible.
which transmits the sound unadulterated to the amplifier and ensures a great sound experience both on stage and in the recording studio. A sturdy gig bagGig bag:
guitar bag
is also included in the delivery.

Taylor 117e front
Western guitar with solid spruce top and Taylor Expression System 2.
Taylor 117e body
The construction consists of solid and laminated wood.

Solid top and laminated body

Equipped with a topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body
made of solid torrefied spruce
, the acoustic guitar produces a clear sound with subtle mid-range and defined treble frequencies, which develop quickly and extensively even with a light touch of the strings. The torrefaction, a thermal treatment, also offers the advantage of a more mature sound, which is usually only found in guitars that have already been played for some time. The laminated sapele bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body.
complements the sound with warm mid and bass frequencies and thus ensures a pleasant saturation. This makes for a versatile instrument bringin out both pickings and strumming clearly and expressively. The mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck
and an ebony fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches.
make a perfect combination for high playability and, together with the flat string action and an ergonomic neck profile, enable a comfortable hand position at any point, such that the fretting hand can glide smoothly over all 20 fretsFret:
Jumbo frets
.

Taylor 117e head
Taylor Quality Guitars since 1974

Hardware and design

The compensated bridge inlaySaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar.
and
the slim 42.9 mm nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height.
made of GraphTech TUSQ
are perfectly matched for clean intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch.
across the entire 647.7 mm scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument.
. The characteristic headstockHeadstock:
The headstock is the upper part of a guitar to which the pegs for tuning the strings are attached. It can have different shapes and the guitar logo or the manufacturer's name can often be found on the headstock.
with ebony overlay and manufacturer's logo
also features nickel-plated TaylorTuners:
die-cast tuners
tuners
, which guarantee smooth tuning and high tuning stability. The fretboard also features dot inlaysInlays:
inlays
for orientation, while the top is surrounded by a single-ply binding that harmonizes perfectly with the large black pickguardPickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick.
and the filigree multi-stripe soundhole rosetteRosette:
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound.
. The classic natural matt finish also ensures a beautiful design, as the tight grain of the high-quality tonewoods is perfectly accentuated. The result is a high-quality acoustic guitar that exudes craftsmanship and expertise in every detail.

Taylor 117e pickup
The Taylor Expression System 2 ensures great stage and studio performances.

In-house pickup system

The high-quality Taylor Expression System 2 is built into the body, which uses piezo elementsPiezo pickup:
A piezo pickup is an electronic component that converts vibrations from guitar strings into electrical signals. It is often used in acoustic guitars to amplify the sound. The pickup consists of a piezo crystal that is made to vibrate by the vibrations of the strings.
to pick up the acoustic sound of each pair of strings directly and transmit it unadulterated to the amplifier. Three controls discreetly integrated into the upper frameFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar.
allow bass, treble and volume to be adjusted precisely to individual preferences and ambient conditions. As Taylor's own in-house development, this pickup is an absolutely revolutionary system for amplifying acoustic guitars and scores across the board with its performance and professionalism.

Taylor - The epitome of the finest quality

As one of the largest guitar manufacturers, Taylor is a true authority in the production of first-class instruments. Professional production by trained specialists results in the finest products for life, whose value is always maintained - or even increases! This is due in equal part to the exquisite tonewoods, which do not warp due to long storage. Only spruce, mahogany, cedar or koa of proven quality are used for the tops. Careful production in combination with the best materials does not only apply to guitars. Guitar bags and all accessories are also of first-class quality. Finally, a conscientious final inspection prevents even the smallest defects from slipping through and ensures absolutely flawless guitars before dispatch.

As if that were not enough, Taylor also attaches great importance to acting in an environmentally conscious manner.

Ebony & Koa: Sustainability at Taylor Guitars

Uncontrolled deforestation and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species that can no longer regenerate due to the high rate of extraction. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at Taylor Guitars.

Taylor Sustainability

Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon

As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge pins and bindings. However, the high demand and the flourishing black market outstripped stocks, so that ebony ended up on the Red List of endangered species in 1994. In addition, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. To protect the forests, Taylor has been working with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, since 2011 to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products.

"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor

In the video: Taylor Guitars - "The State of ebony"

Siglo Tonewoods Project

The koa acacia population has also suffered heavy losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry and overexploitation have led to a decline that can only be halted through proactive action and reforestation. This is why Taylor Guitars, together with Pacific Rim Tonewoods, founded the Siglo Tonewoods project, which aims to rebuild the Hawaiian jungle. This is a large cultivation area for koa acacia and other species, which enables the use of koa wood on a controlled scale.

Features:

  • Manufacturer: Taylor
  • Series: 100 Series
  • Design: Grand Pacific
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top: Torrefizierte Fichte
  • Solid Top: Yes
  • Finish Top: Matte
  • Bracing: C-Class Bracing
  • Back & Sides: Sapele
  • Solid back & sides: No
  • Finish Back & Sides: Matte
  • Binding: Black
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Nut type: Graph Tech TUSQ
  • Nut width in mm: 42.9
  • Scale in mm: 647.7
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Bridge Inlay: Compensated
  • Tuners: Taylor
  • Hardware: Nickel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Manufacturer pickups: Taylor
  • Pickup System: Expression System 2
  • Tuner: No
  • Rosette: Multi-Stripe
  • Pickguard: Black
  • Bridge Pins: Plastic
  • Colour: Natural
  • Country of Origin: Mexico
  • Case included: No
  • Gigbag included: Yes
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