Taylor 117e Special Edition Grand Pacific Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Dark Tobacco Teardrop

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.

Special-Edition Style With Everyday Versatility

The Dark Tobacco Teardrop finish gives this special-edition model a distinctive visual personality that reflects its warm, roots-inspired voice. Smoked eucalyptus for the fingerboard, bridge and headstock overlay adds subtle visual contrast, while chrome die-cast tuners provide dependable tuning stability for everyday use. Combined with the comfortable Standard Taylor Profile neck and included Taylor Tan Soft Gig Bag, the Taylor 117e Special Edition Grand Pacific acoustic-electric guitar offers a compelling blend of vintage-inspired warmth, modern reliability and player-friendly versatility.