Limited to 30 pieces in Japan! A special edition adorned with a black veil! This model is a special edition in black, available exclusively in Japan. The top is finished in a matte black color, which is different from the usual finish. The powerful spruce texture that emerges from within the black is truly captivating. The exterior has been redesigned to exude a sense of Japanese elegance and beauty. The popular 100 series 117e!! The Taylor 100 series is an affordable line within Taylor's lineup, and its crisp, responsive sound is typical of Taylor guitars. The back and sides of the body are made of plywood, but sapele wood is used, and the top bracing has been redesigned by Andy Powers, resulting in a guitar with excellent natural resonance and high performance as an acoustic guitar. The pickup system features the highly acclaimed Expression System II, which is also used in higher-end models. The pickups on this ES2 are positioned to contact the side of the saddle rather than underneath it, resulting in a clearer sound with less compression, and allowing the vibrations of the entire body to be fully output. This body style model features Grand Pacific pickups, resulting in a sound characterized by solid bass, clear and warm midrange, and crisp treble. The 100 series body construction is characterized by its unique arched, rounded back, and features simple decorative elements such as black plastic binding, 4mm dot fingerboard inlays, and a satin finish. While the specifications are designed with cost performance in mind, it still clearly has that Taylor feel.body shape:Advanced Auditorium with Advanced Access Cutway body bracing:XM Bracing Top: Solid Sitka Spruce top back & sides:Sapele back & Sapele sides Neck: Low Oval Grip Okoume neck fretboard:Purpleheart fretboard bridge Purpleheart bridge body binding: Rounded body edge binding inlay: White dot inlay soundhole rosette:Black & White multi rosette tuning machine Chrome Die-cast tuners (18:1 gear ratio) Number of frets: 20 Soft case included