Taylor T5z Custom Koa

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Taylor T5z Custom Koa

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T5z Custom Koa

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Product Info

Article Number: 569560
Brand: Taylor
Model: T5z Custom Koa
Price: $4,398.90

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The T5z Custom Koa is a seriously cool instrument—a real chameleon. The Koa top is gorgeous, and the hybrid pickup system lets you cover everything from delicate fingerstyle to full-on rock. It’s ideal for gigging musicians needing a versatile, compact, and premium-priced solution.

Product Description

Taylor T5z Custom 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.
  • Body: Ash
  • Top: Koa
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Faux Pearl / Silver Spires fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: T5 Crave
  • Black neck binding
  • Body binding: Rounded edges
  • Nut: TUSQ
  • Nut width: 42.9 mm
  • Scale: 632 mm
  • 21 frets
  • Pickups: One hidden humbucker
  • one humbucker and one body sensor
  • One volume
  • one bass and one treble control
  • 5-way switch
  • Micarta saddle
  • Taylor nickel machine heads
  • Colour: Glossy Shaded Edgeburst
  • Includes Taylor T5z Deluxe case
  • Made in USA
  • *Note: * Register your Taylor guitar to extend the warranty to 12 years.
PROS
  • • Koa top delivers stunning visuals and a warm, resonant acoustic tone.
  • • T5 Crave neck profile provides exceptional comfort and fast playing speed.
  • • Hybrid pickup system offers incredible tonal flexibility across genres.
  • • Ebony fingerboard ensures smooth playability and articulate note definition.
CONS
  • • The shorter scale length might feel unusual for players accustomed to longer scales.
  • • Custom Koa models command a premium price, limiting accessibility.
  • • The body sensor's acoustic tone can be less defined than traditional pickups.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Hidden Humbucker, Humbucker, Body Sensor
Scale Length 632 mm (24.84 inches)
Frets 21
Bridge Micarta Saddle
Weight 7.8 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The hidden humbucker contributes a richer, more focused low-end and a slightly warmer overall tone compared to the standard T5z, enhancing the acoustic voice.
The T5 Crave profile is generally considered comfortable, but individuals with very large hands might find it slightly more compact; it's best to try it in person.
The body sensor captures a natural acoustic feel, but it's less detailed than a traditional acoustic pickup—it's best suited for adding a touch of acoustic flavor rather than replicating a purely acoustic tone.

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