Taylor 117e

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.

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.

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.

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