When Taylor first introduced the T5, a new standard was set for hybrid acoustic/electric guitars. Much more than a plugged-in acoustic guitar, the T5 has both acoustic and traditional electric sounds via magnetic electric-style pickups and a body sensor pickup for the acoustic flavors. All of this is built into a body with acoustic guitar woods and construction and a neck with electric guitar feel. With Taylor’s T5z Custom Koa, this ground-breaking crossover concept has even more refinements, many that are electric guitarist friendly.
The AA Hawaiian Koa top is just stunning and the shaded edgeburst subtly highlights its beauty. The bound F-holes not only add to the look but also the resonance of the top and the overall acoustic sound of the guitar. The T5z’s sapele body with new body profile, which is smaller than the T5’s, will be welcomed by electric guitarists. The neck features a 12″ radius, jumbo frets, an ebony fingerboard, and a shorter scale length, all of which increase the playability and electric feel.
The T5z’s electronics are where the versatility and vibe really live. The 5-way switch and volume, bass, and treble controls are simple and intuitive to operate, yet give you the full range of this guitar’s huge capabilities. Two samarium-cobalt humbuckers, the bridge pickup being visible and the neck pickup hidden, provide a wide variety of electric guitar sounds. The Dynamic Body Sensor is overwound for shimmering acoustic guitar sounds and the newly designed Expression System electronics bring it all together. The bone nut and saddle and ebony bridge pins add even more acoustic authenticity while the Venetian cutaway gives electric-style access to the upper frets. Gold tuners, ebony headstock overlay and Spires fretboard inlay finish off the T5z Custom’s sleek, classy looks.
The Taylor T5z Custom Koa top with shaded edgeburst has both acoustic and electric guitar sound and styling, making it a guitar with unparalleled versatility — the fact that this guitar is designed to be strung with either acoustic or electric strings makes it a serious hybrid on every level. Add a whole new world of sonic capabilities to your guitar arsenal with the Taylor T5z Custom.
