Taylor T5z Classic Koa

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Taylor T5z Classic Koa

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T5z Classic Koa

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Product Info

Article Number: 495434
Brand: Taylor
Model: T5z Classic Koa
Price: $2,858.90

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The T5z Classic Koa is a beautifully crafted instrument offering incredible sonic versatility. It's a fantastic choice for players who want a guitar that can seamlessly transition between acoustic fingerstyle, clean electric tones, and even some heavier rock sounds – it’s truly a one-guitar solution for a wide range of musical styles. The build quality is exceptional, and the Koa top looks absolutely gorgeous.

Product Description

Taylor T5z Classic Koa, Electric Guitar with Acoustic Pickup

An amazingly versatile and compact electric guitar that can cover any style of guitar playing, from acoustic fingerpicking to heavy metal - and everything in between.

The T5Z Classic is a real "secret weapon" for guitar players.

Two of the three pickups are smartly hidden under the top

  • The classic proportions and comfortable neck feel instantly familiar
  • Body: Sapele
  • Top: Koa
  • solid
  • Mahogany neck
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Frets: 21
  • Scale: 632 mm
  • Nut width: 42.9 mm
  • Nut made of TUSQ
  • Micarta bridge
  • Pickups: 2 Humbuckers & 1 Acoustic Body Sensor
  • 1 Volume
  • 1 Bass and 1 Treble control
  • 5-Way toggle switch
  • Taylor nickel machine heads
  • Colour: Shaded Edge Burst
  • Includes Taylor case
  • Made in USA

*Note:* register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.

PROS
  • • Koa top delivers stunning aesthetics and a focused, articulate midrange tone.
  • • The acoustic body sensor provides surprisingly natural acoustic sounds blended with electric.
  • • Sapele back and sides offer warmth and projection, balancing the Koa’s brightness.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, responsive playing surface ideal for fast playing.
CONS
  • • The shorter 632mm scale length might feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scales.
  • • The unique pickup configuration can be a learning curve to dial in the perfect sound.
  • • Being a premium-priced instrument, it's a significant investment for many guitarists.

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Key Features

Body Material Sapele back & sides, Koa solid top
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups 2 Humbuckers, 1 Acoustic Body Sensor
Scale Length 632 mm
Frets 21
Bridge Micarta
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It captures a surprisingly natural acoustic tone, though it lacks the full resonance of a purely acoustic guitar; it's more of a blended acoustic/electric sound.
The neck is Taylor’s standard profile, which is generally comfortable, but the 42.9mm nut width might feel slightly narrower than some prefer.
The switch blends the pickups in different combinations – one setting offers a humbucker sound, another combines a humbucker and the acoustic sensor, and the final offers a unique single-coil-like tone.

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