Revel in the Warmth of Tropical Mahogany
Boasting a handpicked set of specs that you can only get at Sweetwater, the Taylor T5z-12 Classic Deluxe 12-string hollowbody electric takes Taylor’s time-tested hollowbody platform to bold new heights with a mellowed-out all-mahogany voice. Of course, it also has everything players love about the standard T5z-12 — namely, humbucking and acoustic pickups, a thin ergonomic body carve, and a silky string feel that’s out of this world. When plugging in, the mellow warmth of this limited-edition T5z-12’s all-mahogany body fills rooms with a pleasing midrange presence, standing in stark contrast to the sometimes prickly bite provided by 12-string electric guitars. You also get a slim and fast-playing sapele neck, topped off with an elegant ebony fingerboard. For discerning players eager to own a game-changing 12-string electric guitar, a Taylor Limited-edition T5z-12 Classic Deluxe 12-string hollowbody is the ultimate choice.
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Mellow mahogany top, back, and sides
This Sweetwater-exclusive Taylor boasts a premium build of tropical mahogany for the top, back, and sides. Mahogany is a tonewood often favored on acoustic guitars for its warm and enveloping response, although it’s equally famous for its use on many of the guitar world’s most iconic electric designs. When paired with the natural chime and jangle of a 12-string guitar such as this Taylor T5z Classic Deluxe, an all-mahogany construction delivers a slightly more mellowed-out tone, forming a harmonic-rich foundation for singer-songwriters and strummers of all styles.
Innovative electronics
This T5z-12 Classic Deluxe has unique next-generation electronics for facilitating classic electric sounds, authentic acoustic tones, and hybrid blends. Two pickups — a concealed neck humbucker and a visible bridge humbucker — produce a truly impressive range of electric guitar tones, while an acoustic body sensor system delivers breathtaking acoustic sounds. Inspired by Taylor’s acclaimed Expression acoustic guitar amplification systems, the T5z-12 body sensors are overwound to produce sparkling highs and shimmer for the most acoustic-like tone possible. A 5-way selector offers a wide spread of possible combinations for full electric, full acoustic, or hybrid tones with additional onboard tone-tweaking controls for volume, bass, and treble.
The ergonomic T5z body carve
The T5z-12 Classic Deluxe 12-string electric guitar draws inspiration from Taylor’s supremely comfortable Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar shape, with similar dimensions but significantly reduced depth. These carefully crafted proportions yield a resonant hollowbody guitar that feels more like a conventional solidbody electric. Stylish but functional F-holes enhance the resonance of the body chamber, allowing the top to breathe and capture the dynamics of your performances, whether you’re rocking in electric mode or crooning over-amplified acoustics.
Taylor T5z-12 Classic Deluxe 12-string Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:
- Taylor T5z-12 Classic Deluxe available only at Sweetwater, packed full of Sweetwater’s handpicked features
- Compact body inspired by Grand Auditorium ergonomics but with the thin finesse of a solidbody electric
- Tropical mahogany body produces a warm, mellow sound
- Sapele neck with Taylor’s comfortable T5z neck carve
- 24.875-inch scale ebony fingerboard with small diamond inlays
- 3 onboard pickup options: 1 neck humbucker, 1 bridge humbucker, and a body sensor pickup
- 5-way pickup selector offers a wide range of tones, including full electric, acoustic, and hybrid options
- Volume, bass, and treble controls for tweaking tone to perfection
