Taylor T5 Thinline Fiveway Custom Spruce Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)
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Fully-hollow Sapele body and Spruce top. 5-way pickup.
Overview
The T5 Custom is a benchmark of guitar design and performance. Stylized f-holes flank the bridge, while Taylor's intricate Artist inlays progress up the fretboard. The fully-hollow Sapele body and Spruce top combine with Taylor's 5-way pickup to create a guitar that's capable of pristine acoustic sounds and high-gain electric sounds, through both acoustic and electric amps.
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 new pickups and pushing technology into totally new 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,… read more the Taylor T5 electric guitar produces a versatile range of pure 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, Taylor T-Lock neck joint, and a variety of sunburst and colored finishes.
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 new pickups and pushing technology into totally new 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,… read more the Taylor T5 electric guitar produces a versatile range of pure 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, Taylor T-Lock neck joint, and a variety of sunburst and colored finishes.
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: Sitka Spruce
Neck: Tropical American Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony with Binding
Fretboard Inlay: Taylor T5 "Artist" Inlay
Headstock Overlay: Ebony
Binding: Multi-layer White with Black Pinstripes
Bridge: Ebony
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Hardware: Taylor Gold-plated*
Strings: Medium Gauge (.011-.049) Electric Nanoweb Coated Elixir Strings (light-gauge acoustic optional)
Scale Length: 24 7/8 in.
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16 in.
Number of Frets: 21
Bracing: T5 Custom Bracing
Finish: Gloss
Cutaway: Venetian
Electronics: Taylor T5
Body Width: 16 in.
Body Depth: 2.35 in.
Body Length: 20 in.
Overall Length: 40 3/4 in.
Fretboard Radius: 15 in.
Case: Taylor T5 Hardshell (Black)
* Blue finish features Chrome-plated hardware
Back & Sides: Sapele
Top: Sitka Spruce
Neck: Tropical American Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony with Binding
Fretboard Inlay: Taylor T5 "Artist" Inlay
Headstock Overlay: Ebony
Binding: Multi-layer White with Black Pinstripes
Bridge: Ebony
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Hardware: Taylor Gold-plated*
Strings: Medium Gauge (.011-.049) Electric Nanoweb Coated Elixir Strings (light-gauge acoustic optional)
Scale Length: 24 7/8 in.
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16 in.
Number of Frets: 21
Bracing: T5 Custom Bracing
Finish: Gloss
Cutaway: Venetian
Electronics: Taylor T5
Body Width: 16 in.
Body Depth: 2.35 in.
Body Length: 20 in.
Overall Length: 40 3/4 in.
Fretboard Radius: 15 in.
Case: Taylor T5 Hardshell (Black)
* Blue finish features Chrome-plated hardware
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(8 ratings)
Submitted December 3, 2007 by a customer from msn.com
"Taylor Guitars are simply outstanding!!!"
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I am extremely pleased with the quality, feel, sound and overall playability of the T5. The ES is so easy to dial in the the tone that I'm wanting to achieve. I play it through a Epiphone tube amp and the sound is awesome. I also have played it through several amps. All sound fantastic. I have often thought that if I had money to throw around I would buy two more in different colors. This is just one beautiful guitar. I would never sell mine and if stolen, I would get my insurance man to make out a check fast to buy another. I have a Strat, Tele, Ernie Ball, 335, Casino, and this one I always seek first along with my 314ce by Taylor.
Sound
As I said below, I've played the T5 through several different amp and love the unique sound I get from each one. This guitar loves to be plugged into anything and thats a credit to Taylor guitars engineering staff.
Features
The 5 position selector and ES system are idiot easy. This is such an easy guitar to play, simply to use and just overall a pleasure.
Ease of Use
So silky smooth, fast, easy to work the fretboard top to bottom.
Quality
This is a Taylor Guitar, what more needs really to be said. Craftsmanship, detailing, flawless workmanship, attention to everything is what Taylor Guitars are all about. Everyone should have a Taylor guitar in their life time.
Value
I would say… read more that when i first got it, the price was higher but I scored on a good deal. I noticed the cost has come down some. Great for those about to purchase their first T5. I got the T5-C1 and only wish I had the money to get the KOA top version.
Manufacturer Support
I took my T5 to a local dealer even though I did not buy it from them. They were still more than willing to look at it and take care of my problem which wound up to be a simple fix. None the less, Taylor should be happy to know Blue Note in San Luis Obispo, CA rates first class for you.
The Wow Factor
Beautiful to look at, hold, run your hands over and play. Light in weight, wonderful to hold and always receives accolades for the beauty it bestows when looked upon by those in the audience. I've had friends ask to play it, often desiring to get their own once they have. I had planned to buy a Chet Atkins the day I ran into the T5, and immediately knew this was the guitar for me.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
60's Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Christian rock, Classic Rock. read less
Sound
As I said below, I've played the T5 through several different amp and love the unique sound I get from each one. This guitar loves to be plugged into anything and thats a credit to Taylor guitars engineering staff.
Features
The 5 position selector and ES system are idiot easy. This is such an easy guitar to play, simply to use and just overall a pleasure.
Ease of Use
So silky smooth, fast, easy to work the fretboard top to bottom.
Quality
This is a Taylor Guitar, what more needs really to be said. Craftsmanship, detailing, flawless workmanship, attention to everything is what Taylor Guitars are all about. Everyone should have a Taylor guitar in their life time.
Value
I would say… read more that when i first got it, the price was higher but I scored on a good deal. I noticed the cost has come down some. Great for those about to purchase their first T5. I got the T5-C1 and only wish I had the money to get the KOA top version.
Manufacturer Support
I took my T5 to a local dealer even though I did not buy it from them. They were still more than willing to look at it and take care of my problem which wound up to be a simple fix. None the less, Taylor should be happy to know Blue Note in San Luis Obispo, CA rates first class for you.
The Wow Factor
Beautiful to look at, hold, run your hands over and play. Light in weight, wonderful to hold and always receives accolades for the beauty it bestows when looked upon by those in the audience. I've had friends ask to play it, often desiring to get their own once they have. I had planned to buy a Chet Atkins the day I ran into the T5, and immediately knew this was the guitar for me.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
60's Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Christian rock, Classic Rock. read less
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