Hawaiian Koa top. Versatile range of electric and acoustic tones.
28 People rated this product : 9 out of 10
5 People wrote reviews









9 out of 10
Feature:
Imagine the possibilities! I use a Marshall electric amp and a Behringer Accoustic amp which combined with the 5 pick-up settings results in a wide array of sounds.
Quality:
Well built, and will last a lifetime with the usual TLC attributed to an instrument such as this.
Value:
Priceey yes... but quality workmanship always is.
Desirability:
One word "SWEET"
Sound:
Wow! Bye Bye Gibson ES 335 and Fender Tele~ This baby does it all! Mine is a T5 C1 Maple Top Tobacco Sunburst!
Ease of Use:
Typical Taylor! Best action in the business.
Support:
No need for it yet. I also own a 514-CE (Walnut)
Overall:
Lifetime of use and then some.
Submitted: 10/4/2006
Style of Music: Rock, Country, Pop









10 out of 10
Feature:
Responsive controls to control piezo and humbucker pickups. Two strap studs on base for some reason.
Quality:
Beatiful quality and finish. Lovely koa pattern which will make each guitar unique. Totally professional fretboard and inlay finishing and solid lacquering. Good machine heads which hold the guitar in tune. Access panel at back is a bit crude and plastic, but you don't see it and it is functional. White trim along neck and f-holes is spot on.
Value:
Expensive but great value. It not only plays great but is also a work of art and a great investment.
Desirability:
I wanted a standard T5 to try and save some money but the dealer put the custom koa into my hands (smart move) and that was it. I found the extra money and haven't looked back. I would not pay this much for something that looked fantastic but didn't play well. The T5 delivers on both fronts and even non-guitarists drop their jaw at it.
Sound:
Fantastic amplified acoustic tones and rich electric sounds due to versatile selector switch and very responsive treble/bass/volume controls. I'm playing through an old Roland DX50 amp at the moment (not acoustic) and the sounds are great, although I will be researching acoustic amps in the near future to analyze the sound differences. Great for fast fingerwork or strumming.
Ease of Use:
Very easy to pick up and play. Beautiful fretboard with low action though my only slight niggle would be that both top and bottom e-strings are slightly too close to the edge of the fretboard and can occasionally slip over when the guitar is played in a more aggressive manner. CD with 2 Taylor guys explaining the main features is very useful but there are so many sound variations and combinations that there will be something to suit everyone.
Support:
Not needed
Overall:
This is the best (and most expensive) guitar I own. I intend to keep this to hand on to my son as an example of a brilliantly crafted guitar.
Submitted: 6/16/2006
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