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6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Sassafras Top, Sapele Body and Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Shaded Edgeburst
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There’s a New Hollowbody in Town

One look at the stunning Taylor T5z Classic Sassafras, and you know you’re in for a treat. From its drop-dead gorgeous visuals and flawless playability to its sumptuous sonics, this very special hollowbody electric just begs to be played. The magic starts with premium tonewoods: a stunningly figured sassafras top, toneful sapele sides and back, and a smooth-as-glass ebony fingerboard with low action and jumbo frets. Solidbody electric players will feel right at home, and acoustic players will wonder why they’ve been working so hard. Check out the beautiful Taylor T5z Classic Sassafras. Trust us — you’ll be hooked!

Next-gen acoustic-electric, for a song

There are electric guitars, there are acoustic guitars — then there’s the Taylor T5z Classic. Sweetwater’s guitar pickers are big fans of Taylor’s T5 Thinline acoustic-electric. With the T5z Classic, Taylor gives you even more features that will make you feel right at home if you’re coming from a solidbody electric. They’ve thinned out the body even more, and spec’d the silky ebony fingerboard with a 12-inch radius and jumbo frets to make string bending even easier. And the range of available sounds? Far beyond what we’ve come to expect from traditional acoustic or electric guitars. With the T5z Classic, there’s no limit to your sonic possibilities!

Acoustic or electric: you decide

Actually, it’s both. The Taylor T5z Classic allows you to get fully acoustic sounds and fully electric sounds from the same guitar. Seamlessly. It’s designed to be used with both acoustic and electric amps using a standard guitar cable or a balanced cable. Think about what an amazing advantage that is when you’re performing! If you’re primarily a solidbody slinger, you’ll particularly appreciate the T5z’s fast sapele neck. If you’re in the mood for shredding, the shortened scale length and jumbo frets ensure a fingerboard (ebony) that is endlessly pleasurable to play with either electric or acoustic strings.

Next-generation electronics

The Taylor T5z Classic features a whole new generation of electronics. Tones are selected via the easy access 5-way switch located on the side of the guitar. Two pickups — a concealed neck humbucker and a visible bridge humbucker — produce a truly impressive range of electric guitar tone, while the an acoustic body sensor system delivers breathtaking acoustic sounds. Inspired by the research on the Expression System, the T5z body sensors are overwound to produce the sparkling highs and shimmer for the most acoustic-like switch position. The T5z Classic’s preamp was designed to deliver a wide range of tones in every switch position. Controls include Volume, Bass, and Treble.

Sleek, comfortable, resonant body

Inspired by the Taylor Grand Auditorium silhouette, the T5z Classic features a sleek and comfortable-to-hold carved hollowbody of sapele. Like all Taylor guitars, a custom-voiced soundboard is the heart of the T5z tone; the sassafras top creates a strong, colorful voice with prodigious sustain. Finally, stylized F-holes command the eye and enhance the resonance of the body chamber, allowing the top to breathe and capture the dynamics your performances.

Taylor T5z Classic Sassafras Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • A universe of fabulous electric and acoustic sounds in one amazing instrument
  • Sassafras top, sapele back and sides
  • Hollowbody design with active soundboard for natural acoustic tone
  • Compact body is comfortable for solidbody electric players
  • Ebony fingerboard with jumbo frets for enhanced playability
  • 24.875-inch scale length, 12-inch fingerboard radius for effortless string bending
  • Versatile T5z electronics with 5-way switch
  • Acoustic body sensor, concealed neck humbucker, and visible bridge humbucker

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Hollowbody
  • Body Shape T5z Classic
  • Body Material Sapele
  • Top Material Blackheart Sassafras
  • Body Finish Satin
  • Color Shaded Edgeburst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Sapele
  • Neck Shape T5z Carve
  • Neck Joint Taylor T Lock
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Crelicam West African Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Small Diamonds
  • Number of Frets 21
  • Scale Length 24.875"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Tusq
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Ebony with Micarta Saddle
  • Tuners Taylor Sealed Black
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Concealed Humbucker
  • Middle Pickup Body Sensor
  • Bridge Pickup Visible Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x volume, 1 x bass, 1 x treble
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario XS Nickel-plated Steel, .011-.049
  • Case/Gig Bag Softshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DT58024100903951264

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Rated 4/5

I love it…. But…

I almost sent this guitar back. At about 5 lbs, this guitar is super light… almost toy-like. I'm a performing musician who plays standing with the neck at a 45 degree angle. The first thing I noticed was a neck dive issue and I'd have to keep readjusting in the middle of a song. For the price of this guitar, I couldn't believe Taylor has not addressed this issue. My solution is a small, weighted pouch attached to the bottom of my strap (see pic). I found it online. It's actually a counter balance for military helmets. It works perfectly and is smaller than a wireless pack. The second reason I almost returned it is because I LOVE the sound of my Taylor 214ce-DLX acoustic. When compared to the acoustic setting of the T5z, my 214 wins. By the way, I'm talking about plugged in. The T5z is a hollowbody electric guitar. It will give you more unplugged volume than a solidbody electric if you are practicing on the couch, but it's meant to be amplified. The third reason I considered returning is due to a smaller scale length than I was used to (24.875"….about the size of a Les Paul). After playing it for a few weeks and gigging with it twice, I fell in love. First with the astonishing beauty of this Sassafras top, second with the diverse sounds and tones I can get, third with the ease of playing. The amplified acoustic setting is really good and songs that are jammed with barre chords now seem effortless. I'm a solo performer, using a tower array PA system and a digital effects pedal with amp modeling. With this setup, I can make this guitar sound like an acoustic, strat, tele, hollowbody jazz, etc. If I were in a full band, I could play as clean or distorted as needed with just one guitar. Being primarily an acoustic rhythm player, my new guitar inspires me to become a better player. Last night at a small restaurant gig, I had 5 people come up and ask about it, all complimenting me on the sound and look of this beautiful guitar. These are reasons I kept it.
Music background: Lifelong drummer, guitar is my 2nd instrument. I’ve been a gigging solo acoustic performer since 2016.

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