A Hawaiian koa top makes this T5 Custom practically irresistible. A delicate edge-burst sets off koa’s dramatic figure and variation, accented by gold hardware and abalone Artist inlays. Or choose from other exotic hardwood tops, including cocobolo, rosewood, and walnut.
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Hawaiian Koa
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Sapele
T5 Electronics
Gloss Top, Back & Sides
Taylor T5 "Artist" Inlay
| Type/Shape | 6-String T5 Thinline |
| Back & Sides | Sapele |
| Top | Hawaiian Koa |
| Neck | Tropical American Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony with Binding |
| Fretboard Inlay | Taylor T5 "Artist" Inlay |
| Headstock Overlay | Ebony |
| Binding | Multi-layer White with Black Pinstripes |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Nut & Saddle | Bone |
| Tuning Machines | Gold-plated Taylor Tuners |
| Strings | Medium Gauge (.011-.049) Electric Nanoweb® Coated Elixir® Strings (light-gauge acoustic optional) |
| Hardware | Taylor Gold-plated |
| Scale Length | 24 7/8 Inches |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable |
| Neck Width at Nut | 1 11/16 Inches |
| Number of Frets | 21 |
| Fretboard Radius | 15 Inches |
| Bracing | T5 Custom Bracing |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Color Options | Natural with Tobacco Edgeburst |
| Sunburst Options | None |
| Cutaway | Venetian |
| Electronics | Taylor T5 |
| Left-Handed | Available; No Charge |
| Body Width | 16 Inches |
| Body Depth | 2.35 Inches |
| Body Length | 20 Inches |
| Overall Length | 40 3/4 Inches |
| Case | Taylor T5 Hardshell (black) |
| U.S. Suggested Retail Price | $3798.00 |
Prices, specifications, and availability are for the North American market only and are subject to change without notice.
Sapele Body/Koa Top
A sapele body provides the ideal tonal and structural properties that enable the T5 to perform in both acoustic and electric environments. For this model we substitute a figured Hawaiian koa top for extra warmth and an irresistible look that is unmistakably koa. Because the T5 is a true hollowbody, the koa top acts as a soundboard that adds color to its varied tones.
T5 Thinline
Truly designed with the player in mind, the T5's thinline, fully-hollow body is sleek and comfortable. At 2.35 inches deep, the T5’s subtle body contours are a testament to the detail and care that shape its design.
T5 Electronics
The T5 uses a combination of proprietary pickups for a versatile range of acoustic and electric sounds. A hidden neck pickup and visible bridge pickup take advantage of the latest technology, utilizing Samarium Cobalt magnets and humbucking coils. A sensor reads the movement of the top, adding even more warmth to your acoustic tone. Toggle between pickup/sensor combinations via the 5-way switch for an impressive range of acoustic and electric tones.
Gloss Top, Back & Sides
The finish used to create this guitar's lustrous gloss top, back, and sides was developed at Taylor for maximum durability and resistance to cold-checking. This ultra violet-cured finish is also more environmentally friendly than traditional lacquer finishes.
T5 "Artist" Inlay
Set in abalone and mother-of-pearl, the T5 Custom’s Artist inlay is an elegant contribution to its striking appearance.