Taylor 'Sunset Boulevard' 117e Acoustic Guitar - Shaded Edge Burst

Inspired by the spirit of Hollywood’s legendary music culture and the energy of Guitar Center’s flagship legacy, the Sunset Blvd 117e SEB delivers a refined acoustic experience shaped by timeless tone and modern artistry. Designed for players who value expressive sound and distinctive style, it embodies a warm, character-rich voice with a contemporary Southern California aesthetic.

Features 

• Grand Pacific body style delivers a warm, seasoned acoustic voice with rich low-end and smooth tonal blend.
  
• Solid torrefied spruce top provides a naturally aged, played-in tone with enhanced resonance and dynamic response.
  
• Cantilevered V-Class bracing increases volume, sustain, and harmonic clarity for a more powerful and balanced sound.
  
• Layered sapele back and sides deliver rounded notes with strong projection and a full, supportive low-end foundation.
  
• ES2 electronics system ensures natural, studio-quality amplified tone with accurate acoustic character.
  
• Slim-profile neck and ebony fingerboard provide smooth, comfortable playability across all styles.
  
• Sunset Edgeburst finish with premium inlays adds a distinctive vintage-inspired visual identity.
• Gig bag included for secure and convenient transport and protection.

Specifications 

General
Number of strings: 6 string
Orientation: Right handed
Body shape: Grand Pacific
Color: Shaded edgeburst, top only

Body
Top wood: Torrefied spruce
Back/side wood: Sapele
Back configuration: Layered, 2-piece
Bracing system: C-Class bracing with relief rout
Rosette: White plastic 3 ring
Body binding: Black
Armrest: None
Top finish: Matte
Back/side finish: Matte

Neck
Neck wood: Hard rock maple
Neck profile: Standard carve
Scale length: 25-1/2”
Nut width: 1-11/16”
Fingerboard wood: West African Crelicam ebony
Fingerboard inlay: Faux pearl 50th anniversary diamonds
Fingerboard binding: None
Neck finish: Matte

Electronics
Electronics: Expression System® 2

Hardware
Bridge: West African Crelicam ebony
Nut & saddle: White NuBone nut, white Micarta saddle
Bridge pins: Black ABS plastic
Tuners: Taylor gold with gold buttons
Strap pin: Gold
End pin: Black
Peghead veneer wood: West African Crelicam ebony
Peghead inlay: None
Peghead type: Paddle
Peghead binding: None
Peghead finish: Matte
Strings: D’Addario XS coated phosphor bronze light (.012 - .053)

Accessories
Case/bag: Gig bag