Torrefied Spruce Top | Sapele Back and Sides | Mahogany or Maple Neck | Ebony or Eucalyptus (based on availability) Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Gig Bag Case
The first guitar in the 100 Series to feature Taylor's Grand Pacific round-shoulder dreadnought body shape, the 117e offers seasoned, neo-vintage tone in a package that's perfect for new learners and working musicians alike. Built with back and sides of layered sapele and a solid torrefied spruce top, this acoustic-electric yields a warm voice with clear projection and low-end power. Taylor's special roasting process for the spruce top adds a mature, aged-in sweetness, while Taylor's C-Class interior bracing dials up more volume, sustain and presence in the bass range. Together with the slender, easy-playing neck and built-in ES2 electronics, it all adds up to an exciting playing experience for any type of player.
- Solid torrefied spruce top for warmth and projection
- Grand Pacific body yields seasoned neo-vintage tone
- C-Class bracing dials up volume and sustain
- ES2 electronics offer clean plugged-in sound
- Includes soft gig bag
FEATURES
Grand Pacific Body: Built on the sonic engine of V-Class bracing and inspired by classic acoustic guitar recordings, the Grand Pacific is a round-shoulder dreadnought that ushers in a new era of Taylor tone.
- Warm, seasoned sound with powerful low-end presence
- Clear bass range without muddiness
- Round notes that blend seamlessly into a harmonic whole
Released in 2019 following the successful launch of Taylor's innovative bracing design, the Grand Pacific marks a departure from what many would consider the quintessential Taylor sound: bright individual notes that resonate separately, with plenty of high-end sparkle and and clarity.
The Grand Pacific boasts a dramatically different flavor of sound. Thanks to the contours of the shape (especially the wider waist) and the tone-shaping power of the V-Class architecture, notes are rounder and broader, overlapping to create a more blended sound with a warm, seasoned personality. The guitars also produce stunning power in the bass range, without the muddy, woofy characteristics that create sonic problems, making for a more musical, usable voice in virtually every application. Together with the other fundamental sonic improvements of V-Class—more volume and projection, longer sustain, cleaner intonation, and more tonal consistency from top to bottom—the Grand Pacific brings broader versatility to a dreadnought-style guitar, promising to satisfy players across many genres and musical styles.
With the launch of Taylor's Gold Label Collection, the Grand Pacific body has been adapted to be 3/8-inch deeper than the standard version. This modification applies exclusively to Gold Label models featuring the Grand Pacific shape and contributes to the exceptionally warm, powerful, open response of those guitars.
Grand Pacific Body Specifications: Body Length: 20" / Body Width: 16" / Body Depth: 5"
Sapele Body Wood: Sapele’s tonal output is consistent and balanced across the tonal spectrum, making it compatible with a diverse range of playing styles. It’s comparable to mahogany but its higher density tends to produce a slightly brighter sound with more top-end shimmer.
Origin: Central Africa
Sound: An alternative tonewood that joined the Taylor fold over a decade ago. It’s sometimes mistakenly referred to as African mahogany because it closely resembles the West African wood khaya, which is commercially known as African mahogany. Sapele is a highly sustainable, relatively fast-growing wood. Tonally, it does everything that mahogany does, with a little extra treble zing. Taylor will be able to offer it for a long, long time.
Goes Well With: Everything. Like ovangkol, it’s a great all-purpose tonewood that will deliver a consistent, balanced tone in a variety of playing applications, from fingerstyle to strumming.
Torrefied Spruce Top Wood: By far the most popular and common wood used for acoustic guitar tops, spruce has a long heritage in the music world. In typical Taylor style, Taylor developed their signature recipe for a process called “torrefaction” to make spruce sound even richer and more sophisticated, adding a new dimension to this much-loved wood.
Torrefaction is a process in which spruce tops (before being added to guitar bodies) are roasted in ovens typically used for drying out wood so that it can be worked. The roasting process lends the wood a slightly darker visual hue while also altering its structure slightly to give it new sonic traits. In particular, torrefied spruce tops tend to sound warmer and sweeter, giving them a played-in quality you would expect from a much older piece of wood. While torrefaction cannot replicate the effects of decades of age and play, it does provide a touch of extra sonic depth without losing spruce’s trademark clarity, articulation or volume.
Origin: Canada and Alaska
Goes Well With: Virtually all musical genres and playing styles.
Expression System® 2: The Taylor Expression System® 2 (ES2) is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar.
SPECIFICATIONS
General
- Orientation Right Handed
- Bracing System C-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
- Electronics Expression System® 2
- Case/Bag Gig Bag
Body
- Top Wood Torrefied Spruce
Neck
- Neck Wood Mahogany or Maple
- Fretboard Wood Ebony or Eucalyptus (based on availability)
Torrefied Spruce Top | Sapele Back and Sides | Mahogany or Maple Neck | Ebony or Eucalyptus (based on availability) Fretboard | Expression System® 2 Electronics | Gig Bag Case
The first guitar in the 100 Series to feature Taylor's Grand Pacific round-shoulder dreadnought body shape, the 117e offers seasoned, neo-vintage tone in a package that's perfect for new learners and working musicians alike. Built with back and sides of layered sapele and a solid torrefied spruce top, this acoustic-electric yields a warm voice with clear projection and low-end power. Taylor's special roasting process for the spruce top adds a mature, aged-in sweetness, while Taylor's C-Class interior bracing dials up more volume, sustain and presence in the bass range. Together with the slender, easy-playing neck and built-in ES2 electronics, it all adds up to an exciting playing experience for any type of player.
- Solid torrefied spruce top for warmth and projection
- Grand Pacific body yields seasoned neo-vintage tone
- C-Class bracing dials up volume and sustain
- ES2 electronics offer clean plugged-in sound
- Includes soft gig bag
FEATURES
Grand Pacific Body: Built on the sonic engine of V-Class bracing and inspired by classic acoustic guitar recordings, the Grand Pacific is a round-shoulder dreadnought that ushers in a new era of Taylor tone.
- Warm, seasoned sound with powerful low-end presence
- Clear bass range without muddiness
- Round notes that blend seamlessly into a harmonic whole
Released in 2019 following the successful launch of Taylor's innovative bracing design, the Grand Pacific marks a departure from what many would consider the quintessential Taylor sound: bright individual notes that resonate separately, with plenty of high-end sparkle and and clarity.
The Grand Pacific boasts a dramatically different flavor of sound. Thanks to the contours of the shape (especially the wider waist) and the tone-shaping power of the V-Class architecture, notes are rounder and broader, overlapping to create a more blended sound with a warm, seasoned personality. The guitars also produce stunning power in the bass range, without the muddy, woofy characteristics that create sonic problems, making for a more musical, usable voice in virtually every application. Together with the other fundamental sonic improvements of V-Class—more volume and projection, longer sustain, cleaner intonation, and more tonal consistency from top to bottom—the Grand Pacific brings broader versatility to a dreadnought-style guitar, promising to satisfy players across many genres and musical styles.
With the launch of Taylor's Gold Label Collection, the Grand Pacific body has been adapted to be 3/8-inch deeper than the standard version. This modification applies exclusively to Gold Label models featuring the Grand Pacific shape and contributes to the exceptionally warm, powerful, open response of those guitars.
Grand Pacific Body Specifications: Body Length: 20" / Body Width: 16" / Body Depth: 5"
Sapele Body Wood: Sapele’s tonal output is consistent and balanced across the tonal spectrum, making it compatible with a diverse range of playing styles. It’s comparable to mahogany but its higher density tends to produce a slightly brighter sound with more top-end shimmer.
Origin: Central Africa
Sound: An alternative tonewood that joined the Taylor fold over a decade ago. It’s sometimes mistakenly referred to as African mahogany because it closely resembles the West African wood khaya, which is commercially known as African mahogany. Sapele is a highly sustainable, relatively fast-growing wood. Tonally, it does everything that mahogany does, with a little extra treble zing. Taylor will be able to offer it for a long, long time.
Goes Well With: Everything. Like ovangkol, it’s a great all-purpose tonewood that will deliver a consistent, balanced tone in a variety of playing applications, from fingerstyle to strumming.
Torrefied Spruce Top Wood: By far the most popular and common wood used for acoustic guitar tops, spruce has a long heritage in the music world. In typical Taylor style, Taylor developed their signature recipe for a process called “torrefaction” to make spruce sound even richer and more sophisticated, adding a new dimension to this much-loved wood.
Torrefaction is a process in which spruce tops (before being added to guitar bodies) are roasted in ovens typically used for drying out wood so that it can be worked. The roasting process lends the wood a slightly darker visual hue while also altering its structure slightly to give it new sonic traits. In particular, torrefied spruce tops tend to sound warmer and sweeter, giving them a played-in quality you would expect from a much older piece of wood. While torrefaction cannot replicate the effects of decades of age and play, it does provide a touch of extra sonic depth without losing spruce’s trademark clarity, articulation or volume.
Origin: Canada and Alaska
Goes Well With: Virtually all musical genres and playing styles.
Expression System® 2: The Taylor Expression System® 2 (ES2) is a revolutionary pickup design that delivers the latest in Taylor’s ongoing innovation in acoustic guitar amplification. The heart of the Expression System 2 is Taylor’s patented behind-the-saddle pickup, which features three uniquely positioned and individually calibrated pickup sensors. The location of the sensors enables a more dynamic range of acoustic sound to be captured than ever before. Together with Taylor’s custom-designed “professional audio”-grade preamp, this system produces exceptional amplified tone and responsiveness. On stage through a PA, plugged into your favorite acoustic amplifier, or direct into recording software, the Expression System 2 faithfully conveys the voice of your Taylor guitar.
SPECIFICATIONS
General
- Orientation Right Handed
- Bracing System C-Class Bracing with Relief Rout
- Electronics Expression System® 2
- Case/Bag Gig Bag
Body
- Top Wood Torrefied Spruce
Neck
- Neck Wood Mahogany or Maple
- Fretboard Wood Ebony or Eucalyptus (based on availability)
Financing and Leasing Options
Make music more affordable with our flexible financing and leasing options. Applying takes just a few minutes, or you can simply select your preferred option at checkout.
We offer the following financing and leasing options: Affirm, Synchrony, Acima Leasing, and more!
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Affordable, Comprehensive Product Protection from Mulberry
Bananas At Large has partnered with Mulberry to provide you with extended product protection.
Longer-term protection for your purchase
Your Mulberry product protection plan goes beyond our standard coverage to keep your product protected for longer for up to 5 years.
Protect against, drops, spills, and more!
Get protection for peace of mind when accidents happen. Mulberry’s coverage may vary based on the specific product.
Product Failures and Defects
If anything goes wrong with your product beyond the manufacturer warranty, Mulberry has your back with free repairs & replacements
For full coverage details, visit https://www.getmulberry.com
The Best Customer Service in Product Protection
- File your claim in just a few clicks
- No subscriptions or deductibles
- Rapid repairs & replacements
- Highly-rated customer support team
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- Easy-to-use digital customer portal
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How does it work
Purchase your Mulberry protection plan
Purchase your Mulberry protection plan along with a Bananas at Large purchase. That’s it! You’ll be automatically registered with Mulberry.
File a claim if something happens
Mulberry’s digital portal lets you file a claim in just a few clicks. Simply log-in to your Mulberry account, click “File a Claim”, and follow the prompts.
Get approved and get your claim resolved!
Your Mulberry protection will extend your manufacturer warranty and may also add protection for accidental damage. As you are shopping, we’ll let you know exactly what is covered for the products you’re interested in.
FAQs
What does the Mulberry plan cover?
Your Mulberry protection will extend your manufacturer warranty and may also add protection for accidental damage. As you are shopping, we’ll let you know exactly what is covered for the products you’re interested in.
What is Mulberry?
Mulberry is the people-first platform for product protection - they work with us to provide you with extended coverage on the products you purchase from our site. Along with comprehensive coverage for your products, Mulberry also offers the following:
- 24/7 customer support
- Hassle-free online claims
- No deductibles or hidden fees
Plus, Mulberry has received more than 500 positive customer ratings on Zendesk — the platform they use to manage customer service inquiries and claims.
How do I sign up for a Mulberry protection plan
It’s easy - just add a protection plan to your cart and check out! After you purchase coverage, you’ll receive a welcome email from Mulberry prompting you to activate your account. Activating your account will give you access to your dedicated warranty dashboard where you’ll be able to view your plan details and full contract terms, and file a claim as needed.
How do I file a claim?
Mulberry makes it easy to file a claim online through their customer dashboard, no receipts needed! You can also contact their customer support team 24/7 at support@getmulberry.com
Will I have to pay a deductible or any other fees?
You’ll never have to pay any fees or deductibles when you file a claim with Mulberry.
What happens if I return or exchange my product?
Each Mulberry Protection Plan is tied to the specific product with which it was purchased. This means when you return or exchange your product, you will also need to cancel the warranty with Mulberry (and purchase a new plan if you prefer). If you cancel your warranty within the merchant’s return window, you will receive a 100% refund for your Protection Plan, minus any claims paid. For returns outside of the merchant’s return window, you will receive a prorated refund, based on the time remaining on your Plan, minus any claims paid.
Returns
- Any New item (other than as noted below) purchased from Bananas at Large may be returned within 14 days of the invoice date, for a full refund, exchange or credit.
- All Pre-Owned products may be returned in 48 hours.
- All Clearance, “additional mark down”, additionally discounted, “blow out”, “door buster” or otherwise identified as on sale may be returned within 7 days unless otherwise specified.
For online orders, the above return policy begins on the day the items were delivered. We must receive an active tracking number within the specified time.
Bananas must be notified within 24 hours of receiving delivery of any issues that pertain to damage during shipping, missing product or incorrect product.
Original Freight, Packing materials and handling fees are not refundable.
Accidental/Order By Mistake
Due to the multi step process to fully check out a purchase, Bananas At Large does not recognize "Accidental or Ordered By Mistake and want to change payment method" as cancelation or refund reason. Bananas is charged processing fees for the purchase and refund as well as expends staff payroll time to process these. Refund requests for this reason will be denied or negotiated a cancelation fee to cover expenses. Please only check out when truly ready to purchase.
See our full Return Policy for all of the pertinent details.
Freight damage policy
If your shipment arrives with visible freight damage (damage that occurred during shipping), please follow these steps within 24 hours of delivery:
- Notify us immediately by emailing [your email address] or contacting customer support.
- Keep all original packaging, including boxes, pallets, foam, and any shipping materials. Do not discard anything.
- Take clear photographs of:
- The damaged item(s)
- The exterior and interior of the packaging
- Any visible damage to the packaging itself
- The shipping label (if possible)
Prompt reporting is essential. Any delay beyond 24 hours may result in your claim being denied by the shipping carrier, which could prevent us from processing a replacement or refund.
Once we receive your notification and photos, our team will review the claim and guide you through the next steps. We work quickly to resolve freight damage issues so you can get a replacement or resolution as soon as possible.
Important Note: This policy applies only to damage caused during transit by the carrier. Damage caused by improper unpacking, misuse, or after the item has been properly received is not covered under freight damage.
Shipping
We understand that when you make an order, you want your gear as quickly as possible and we'll do our best to make that happen! Most of the items we sell will ship quickly and be at your door fast. In most cases, orders ship within 1-3 business days. Shipping and delivery dates are not guaranteed unless otherwise specified.
Most orders $100 and over qualify for FREE shipping within the Continental United States. Some exclusions may apply.
Ensure Secure Deliveries with Signature Confirmation
Want more security? Request Signature Required for your online order. This service is available upon request. We apply Signature Required on all online orders over $200. Please submit in writing if for any reason you do not want this additional service. Your request must be emailed to us prior to shipping - info@bananas.com.
- Service available upon request.
- Signature Required applied to all online orders over $200.
- Limited availability to APO/FPO/DPO locations and certain Freely Associated States.
- Use with any service except Standard Mail® and Adult Signature Services.
See our full Shipping Policy for further details.
Buy online, pick up in store
Order online and pick up at any store location FREE of charge. Avoid online shipping charges and shipping time, and in most cases get your order faster. Enjoy the in store pickup convenience and security of knowing that your can easily return the product if it does not suit your needs within our return policy.
I'm interested! What do I need to do?
- Place your order on bananas.com and choose In-Store Pickup for your preferred location at checkout.
- We'll contact you by email or phone when it's ready for pick up. Need it sooner? Just give us a call and we'll do our best to arrange that: 888-900-1959
- Bring a copy of your valid government-issued ID such as a Driver's License and a digital or print copy of the order confirmation to your local store.
- You have (2 options): Curbside Contactless Pickup or Pick up in Store.
- Curbside Contactless Pickup: When you arrive at the store location, call us and we will bring your order out to verify your ID, place in your vehicle and you're ready to go!
- Pick up In Store: Come into the store, show your ID, and pick up your order.
How does it work?
After you place your order online, the selected store receives your order. Then the merchandise is selected from the store's current inventory and prepared for pick up. If the items are located at another store, there may be a longer wait time as we need to transfer it to the pickup location of your choice. This is all part of our free service. We'll contact you when it's ready and notify you if anything changes. Once your order is ready, you can choose to come into the store to pick up your order OR call us when you arrive and we will provide Contactless Curbside Pickup at your vehicle.
Most orders are ready within 24 hours; however, please allow for extra processing time depending on the item, size of order, and store location. If you need to pick up your order sooner, please give us a call at either location.
See our full Shipping Policy for further details.
Local delivery to your doorstep
Bananas is here to help you support your local economy, shop local, get your musical dreams faster.
FAST: Get Same Day Delivery starting at $35*.
Making your online shopping a little easier. We offer an easy “Order Online, Deliver to your Doorstep”.
This service is currently available for these towns within California: Santa Rosa, San Rafael, San Anselmo, Fairfax, Larkspur, Greenbrae, Corte Madera, Novato, Sausalito, Belvedere/Tiburon, Ross, Kentfield, and Mill Valley. Shipping rates are shown at checkout. Got questions?... Contact us!
*Get same day delivery for in-stock orders received and processed by 2pm, otherwise will deliver the following business day. Delivery fee is based on weight, delivery location and courier fees. Any amounts over $35 - You will be notified to approve before delivery. This is a convenience option only. Deliveries are by a 3rd party delivery service and will deliver to doorstep only. By accepting this delivery process you hereby indemnify Bananas At Large Inc of all responsibility as Bananas At Large is not the delivery agent and assumes no liability on lost or stolen products.
By choosing this option you understand and agree to the following terms:
- Some restrictions apply. For in-stock & available items only.
- You are requesting Bananas at Large to contract on your behalf with a 3rd party service.
- Bananas At Large guarantees the product to be delivered to your doorstep, with photo proof of delivery.
- Bananas cannot and is not responsible for the package safety or security once it is delivered to your doorstep.
- You understand and accept the risk and responsibility of your package once it is delivered.
- Large items, overweight items may incur additional charges.
- Certain delivery zones and homes with access issues may incur additional charges or may not qualify for delivery.
- If the last inventory unit is located at either our Santa Rosa or San Rafael store locations, there may be a delivery delay that may take an additional business day to have it transferred to the store closest to you.
FREE: Free Local Delivery in 1-3 Days.
Free 1-3 day local delivery available for orders over $199*. Contact us for details.
If you aren’t in a rush to receive your items and want free delivery, choose the Free Local Delivery option at checkout. Your order will be processed and delivered within 2-3 business days.
*Applies to full price items only. Can't be combined with any other deals or promotions including Bananas Rewards.
This service is currently available for these towns within California: Santa Rosa, San Rafael, San Anselmo, Fairfax, Larkspur, Greenbrae, Corte Madera, Novato, Sausalito, Belvedere/Tiburon, Ross, Kentfield, and Mill Valley. Shipping rates are shown at checkout. Got questions?... Contact us!
By choosing this option you understand and agree to the following terms:
- Some restrictions apply. For in-stock & available items only.
- You are requesting Bananas at Large to contract on your behalf with a 3rd party service.
- Bananas At Large guarantees the product to be delivered to your doorstep, with photo proof of delivery.
- Bananas cannot and is not responsible for the package safety or security once it is delivered to your doorstep.
- You understand and accept the risk and responsibility of your package once it is delivered.
- Large items, overweight items may incur additional charges.
- Certain delivery zones and homes with access issues may incur additional charges or may not qualify for delivery.
- If the last inventory unit is located at either our Santa Rosa or San Rafael store locations, there may be a delivery delay that may take an additional business day to have it transferred to the store closest to you.
See our full Shipping Policy for further details.
Local pickup only
Some products are available for local pickup only. If you’d like this item shipped, please call us at 1 (888) 900-1959 or text us at (415) 457-7600 to discuss shipping options.
Shipping items with tubes
Bananas does not warranty tubes in transit. We offer tube removal and individual bubble wrap service for $45 per customer request (for standard amps, more complex amps that take more time may be a higher fee). Customers buying any tube product and having it shipped should understand and realize that Bananas cannot be responsible for damaged tubes from transit. This applies to all new and used products. Certain manufactures offer a tube warranty on their new products as a courtesy, and that is available thru the manufacturer warranty process for all new products where it applies.
Warning: Some of the products purchased at Bananas At Large can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.
