Taylor 117e, Natural

The Taylor 117e brings the warm, woody character of sapele back and sides together with Taylor’s modern build quality to create a dreadnought that feels familiar, responsive, and incredibly comfortable to play. Its solid Sitka spruce top delivers clear articulation and strong projection, while the sapele body adds a focused midrange and a smooth, balanced low end—perfect for worship, singer‑songwriter sets, strumming, and everyday playing. The natural satin finish keeps the guitar lightweight, resonant, and visually clean.

Designed for players who want premium Taylor feel at an accessible price, the 117e features the brand’s signature tropical mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard, offering a fast, smooth playing experience that encourages long practice sessions and confident performance. Plugged in, the Expression System 2 (ES2) electronics provide reliable, natural‑sounding amplification with excellent dynamic response, making the 117e a dependable stage companion.

Warm, versatile, and unmistakably Taylor, the 117e is a fantastic choice for players who want a classic dreadnought voice with modern comfort and reliability. It’s a stage‑ready workhorse built with Taylor’s signature attention to tone, playability, and long‑term durability.

At Newell’s Music in Greenwood, SC, every guitar we sell is handpicked for quality, tone, and player appeal. We don’t just stock boxes—we inspect, set up, and fine‑tune each instrument to ensure it’s stage‑ready from day one. Every guitar comes with our lifetime adjustment service, and we re‑inspect before delivery or pickup to guarantee your instrument arrives safely and performs flawlessly. That’s the Newell’s Experience.

Specs — Taylor 117e (Sapele Back & Sides)

• Model: 117e
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Layered Sapele
• Neck: Tropical Mahogany
• Fingerboard: West African Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Frets: 20
• Nut & Saddle: Tusq / Micarta
• Electronics: Taylor Expression System 2 (ES2)
• Bracing: Taylor C‑Class
• Finish: Natural Satin
• Cutaway: None
• Hardware: Chrome