Taylor T5z Pro HB

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Taylor T5z Pro HB

Taylor

T5z Pro HB

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 569556
Brand: Taylor
Model: T5z Pro HB
Price: $4,068.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The T5z Pro HB is a seriously unique instrument – it’s a blend of acoustic and electric worlds done right. It’s fantastic for players who need tonal flexibility, from clean acoustic strumming to overdriven rock leads, and appreciate a premium build quality. If you're a gigging musician or studio player who wants one guitar to cover a lot of ground, this is a strong contender.

Product Description

  • Taylor T5z Pro HB
  • Electric Guitar
  • Style: Hollowbody with F-hole
  • Body: Ash
  • Top: solid maple
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Neck profile: T5 Crave
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Silver Spires faux pearl fingerboard inlays
  • Rounded edges body binding
  • Black neck binding
  • Scale: 632 mm (24-7/8")
  • Nut width: 42.9 mm (1-11/16")
  • TUSQ nut and Micarta bridge
  • 21 Frets
  • Pickups: 1 concealed humbucker
  • 1 humbucker and 1 body sensor
  • Controls: Volume
  • Bass and Treble
  • 5-Way switch
  • Taylor nickel tuners
  • Colour: Harbor Blue
  • high-gloss
  • Incl. Taylor T5z Deluxe case
  • Made in USA

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

PROS
  • • Ash body delivers a resonant, articulate tone with surprising warmth.
  • • T5 Crave neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for extended sessions.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast feel and excellent note definition.
  • • Hybrid pickup system unlocks a surprisingly wide range of tones, from acoustic to electric.
CONS
  • • Harbor Blue finish, while striking, might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
  • • Relatively heavy due to the ash body and hardware; could be tiring for some players.
  • • The 5-way switch, while versatile, can feel slightly less intuitive than traditional controls.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups 1 Concealed Humbucker, 1 Humbucker, 1 Body Sensor
Scale Length 632 mm (24-7/8")
Frets 21
Bridge Micarta
Weight 8.8 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The concealed humbucker subtly enhances the acoustic character, adding a touch of warmth and fullness without overwhelming the natural resonance.
The body sensor is surprisingly good; it picks up a lot of the guitar's vibrations, providing a more organic acoustic tone than many other hybrid instruments.
The T5z Pro HB offers a broader tonal palette than many competitors thanks to the hybrid pickup system, and the all-American craftsmanship and premium materials elevate the build quality significantly.

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