Taylor Custom #5: C17e B5005
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Custom #5: C17e B5005
Product Info
Article Number:
610455
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Custom #5: C17e B5005
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$6,598.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Custom #5 C17e B5005 is a seriously impressive instrument. The Grand Pacific body shape gives it a powerful, focused voice, while the torrefied top adds a beautiful aged warmth. It's ideal for players who need a stage-ready acoustic with exceptional clarity and projection – a real workhorse for performing artists.
Product Description
- Taylor Custom #5: C17e B5005
- Steel-String Guitar
- Style: Grand Pacific
- Back and sides: Neo-tropical mahogany
- V-class bracing
- Top: Torrefied sitka spruce
- Neck: Neo-tropical mahogany
- Fingerboard: West African Crelicam ebony
- Mother-of-pearl Progressive Diamond fingerboard inlays
- West African Crelicam ebony binding
- West African Crelicam ebony / mother-of-pearl single ring rosette with binding
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1-3/4")
- Black TUSQ nut
- Pickup: Expression System 2
- Black pickguard
- West African Crelicam ebony handle with white Micarta inlay
- West African Crelicam ebony bridge pins
- Gotoh 510 Antique Chrome machine heads with black plastic buttons
- Colour: Pearl White (Solid)
- Includes Western Floral Taylor Deluxe hard case
- Made in USA
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Torrefied Sitka top delivers exceptional warmth and projection.
- • Neo-tropical mahogany back/sides offer a balanced, focused tone.
- • Expression System 2 provides natural amplified sound, great for stage.
- • Crelicam ebony fingerboard and binding enhance playability and aesthetics.
CONS
- • Pearl White finish may be polarizing for some players’ tastes.
- • Grand Pacific body shape isn’t ideal for fingerstyle players seeking extreme bass response.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Torrefied Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Neo-tropical Mahogany
Neck Material
Neo-tropical Mahogany
Fingerboard
West African Crelicam Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22
Electronics
Expression System 2
Weight
5.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Neo-tropical mahogany offers a similar tonal profile but often exhibits tighter grain and potentially more consistent characteristics compared to naturally sourced mahogany.
Yes, the ES2 is renowned for its ease of use and natural amplified tone; it captures the guitar’s acoustic voice remarkably well without excessive feedback.
Taylor is committed to responsible sourcing, and they work with suppliers who adhere to sustainable forestry practices for Crelicam ebony, but it's a consideration for eco-conscious buyers.
