Taylor T5 Thinline Fiveway Standard Maple Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)
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Take your tone from electric to acoustic with the flick of a switch. The combo of humbuckers plus acoustic body sensor on the Taylor T5 makes it possible.
What's special about this item?
| Feature: | What it does: |
|---|---|
| Fully hollow thinline body | Hybrid acoustic/electric with wide tonal range |
| Taylor T5 electronics with 5-way switch | Wide tonal range; two humbuckers plus body sensor |
| Sapele back and sides | Rich, warm, and focused midrange; added sustain |
| Flamed maple top | Premium wood grain with bright, projecting tone |
Overview
A figured maple top provides extra sizzle and style for this thinline electric. Yet with a flick of the 5-way switch, your tone goes from electric to acoustic, thanks to a combination of proprietary humbucking pickups and a Dynamic Body Sensor. Microdot fretboard inlays and chrome hardware are standard.
A lot can happen in the course of 3 decades. They listened closely as playing styles evolved and the line between acoustic and electric began to blur. They evolved, too. Taylor honed their craft, inventing pickups and pushing technology into different territory. The time for a guitar with real electric and acoustic tones has arrived.
Beginning with a fully-hollow thinline body that makes your acoustic tone authentic, they designed the Taylor T5 to perform equally well through both electric and acoustic amps.
Thanks to its humbucking pickups and proprietary body sensor, the Taylor T5 electric guitar produces a versatile range of pure… read more analog tones from strumming acoustic to crunch electric and everything in between. No catches, no compromises. One flick of its 5-way switch and you're on your way.
Available in T5 Standard and T5 Custom configurations, the T5 features sapele back and sides with your choice of spruce, maple, or koa tops as well as stylized f-holes, 5-way pickup, electric Nanoweb coated Elixir Strings, and a Taylor T-Lock neck joint.
What's your tone today? Where do you want to take it tomorrow? Wherever you're going, the Taylor T5 electric guitar will help you get there. read less
Taylor T5 Electric Guitars
The next generation of electric guitar is here. Take your tone from crunchy electric to strumming acoustic and everything in between, using the T5's proprietary humbucking pickups and body sensor. It's pure analog tone for today's guitar player, with no catches and no compromises.The Acoustic and Electric Worlds Have Merged
Thirty years ago, Taylor couldn't have imagined building an electric guitar. Now, after a relentless pursuit of innovation, the Taylor T5 electric guitar feels like a natural next step.A lot can happen in the course of 3 decades. They listened closely as playing styles evolved and the line between acoustic and electric began to blur. They evolved, too. Taylor honed their craft, inventing pickups and pushing technology into different territory. The time for a guitar with real electric and acoustic tones has arrived.
Beginning with a fully-hollow thinline body that makes your acoustic tone authentic, they designed the Taylor T5 to perform equally well through both electric and acoustic amps.
Thanks to its humbucking pickups and proprietary body sensor, the Taylor T5 electric guitar produces a versatile range of pure… read more analog tones from strumming acoustic to crunch electric and everything in between. No catches, no compromises. One flick of its 5-way switch and you're on your way.
Available in T5 Standard and T5 Custom configurations, the T5 features sapele back and sides with your choice of spruce, maple, or koa tops as well as stylized f-holes, 5-way pickup, electric Nanoweb coated Elixir Strings, and a Taylor T-Lock neck joint.
What's your tone today? Where do you want to take it tomorrow? Wherever you're going, the Taylor T5 electric guitar will help you get there. read less
Specs
- Type/Shape: 6-String T5 Thinline
- Back & Sides: Sapele
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Tropical Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony with Binding
- Fretboard Inlay: Micro Dots
- Headstock Overlay: Ebony
- Binding: Multi-layer White with Black Pinstripes
- Bridge: Ebony
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Hardware: Taylor Chrome-plated
- Strings: Medium Gauge (.011-.049) Electric Nanoweb Coated Elixir Strings (light-gauge acoustic optional)
- Scale Length: 24 7/8"
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Bracing: T5 Custom Bracing
- Finish: Gloss
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Electronics: Taylor T5
- Body Width: 16"
- Body Depth: 2.35"
- Body Length: 20"
- Overall Length: 40 3/4"
- Fretboard Radius: 15"
- Includes Taylor T5 Hardshell Case (black)
- Back & Sides: Sapele
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Tropical Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony with Binding
- Fretboard Inlay: Micro Dots
- Headstock Overlay: Ebony
- Binding: Multi-layer White with Black Pinstripes
- Bridge: Ebony
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Hardware: Taylor Chrome-plated
- Strings: Medium Gauge (.011-.049) Electric Nanoweb Coated Elixir Strings (light-gauge acoustic optional)
- Scale Length: 24 7/8"
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Bracing: T5 Custom Bracing
- Finish: Gloss
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Electronics: Taylor T5
- Body Width: 16"
- Body Depth: 2.35"
- Body Length: 20"
- Overall Length: 40 3/4"
- Fretboard Radius: 15"
- Includes Taylor T5 Hardshell Case (black)
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(12 ratings)
Submitted June 8, 2009 by a customer from comcast.net
"Truly the BEST of BOTH worlds in one Guitar!!"
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I may someday look at the Koa T5, but for the money the Maple top T5 has sold me on the T5 series. If you're looking to buy a T5, you'll want to try the different tonewoods - there are diferences. I'll keep my eye onthe T5's in the future - I'm certain Taylor has just scratched the surface here.
Sound
Have played my T5 through both PA and Electric Amp. Works best if you set it up thru an A/B box with outputs to PA on one side, Electric Guitar Amp on the other. Otherwise you lose some of the tonal potential. I also run a BBE AcoustiMax between the A/B and the PA. This allows me to shape the accoustic output. I have tried Elixir Acoustic and Electric Custom light strings, and for my needs and taste, I prefer the Acoustic ones. Then again, I lean toward the rich acoustic sound.
Features
I would prefer the pickup select switch located on the face similar to a Les Paul. The placement on the top-edge of the body seems a reach should I need a change mid-song. I will also be re-fretting the neck with smaller frets - the ones used by Taylor are on the jumbo side in my opinion and my fingers get hung up with slides. I REALLY like the active tone controls - there are an endless number of very useful variations. One thing I don't inderstand - with all the potential - why didn't Taylor put a balanced XLR jack on the guitar?
Ease of Use
There's a learning curve, and you really need to have… read more a good DI/preamp beteen the T5 and the PA. But the results will truly astound you - it's all worth it! Manual? - yea, that'd be a great idea. Motor City Guitar did the set-up so it's damn near perfect - but T5's i've played at other stores have been very good.
Quality
Workmanship is exceptional - a term I don't use lightly. And the hard case is beautiful, trim, solid and will undoubtably bring wows!
Value
For the money you can not go wrong! I own a Martin and a Yari, and a custom Tex-Mex Telecaster, yet my T5 is my main guitar.
Manufacturer Support
Have never needed support from Taylor.
The Wow Factor
After spending years with my arm around my Martin and Yari, I gotta' say - what a pleasure to play. The weight is perfect, I like the 1-11/16 nut. I have the Maple top with cler black finish and in the stage lights the beautiful wood greain shows well. I also owned a Gibson 335 for years, and this guitar is even more comfortable. Definitely lighter than my Tele.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Country, Classic Rock read less
Sound
Have played my T5 through both PA and Electric Amp. Works best if you set it up thru an A/B box with outputs to PA on one side, Electric Guitar Amp on the other. Otherwise you lose some of the tonal potential. I also run a BBE AcoustiMax between the A/B and the PA. This allows me to shape the accoustic output. I have tried Elixir Acoustic and Electric Custom light strings, and for my needs and taste, I prefer the Acoustic ones. Then again, I lean toward the rich acoustic sound.
Features
I would prefer the pickup select switch located on the face similar to a Les Paul. The placement on the top-edge of the body seems a reach should I need a change mid-song. I will also be re-fretting the neck with smaller frets - the ones used by Taylor are on the jumbo side in my opinion and my fingers get hung up with slides. I REALLY like the active tone controls - there are an endless number of very useful variations. One thing I don't inderstand - with all the potential - why didn't Taylor put a balanced XLR jack on the guitar?
Ease of Use
There's a learning curve, and you really need to have… read more a good DI/preamp beteen the T5 and the PA. But the results will truly astound you - it's all worth it! Manual? - yea, that'd be a great idea. Motor City Guitar did the set-up so it's damn near perfect - but T5's i've played at other stores have been very good.
Quality
Workmanship is exceptional - a term I don't use lightly. And the hard case is beautiful, trim, solid and will undoubtably bring wows!
Value
For the money you can not go wrong! I own a Martin and a Yari, and a custom Tex-Mex Telecaster, yet my T5 is my main guitar.
Manufacturer Support
Have never needed support from Taylor.
The Wow Factor
After spending years with my arm around my Martin and Yari, I gotta' say - what a pleasure to play. The weight is perfect, I like the 1-11/16 nut. I have the Maple top with cler black finish and in the stage lights the beautiful wood greain shows well. I also owned a Gibson 335 for years, and this guitar is even more comfortable. Definitely lighter than my Tele.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Country, Classic Rock read less
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