Description
The T5z is a popular hybrid guitar that merges unmistakable Taylor beauty with uncompromising acoustic/electric versatility. This ‘Exotic’ version of the T5z Classic features a stunningBlackheart Sassafras top, elevating its tasteful aesthetics to soaringheights. This striking visual upgrade perfectly compliments the inviting feel and tonal breadth of the hollowbody T5z Classic.
Unique Construction
Taylor’s T5z Classic features an elegant body shape that closely resembles that of an acoustic guitar, albeit with a slightly more compact size that gives it a manageable, ergonomicfeel. Boasting a full hollowbody construction, the Taylor T5z Classic projects plenty of natural volume and hasthereassuring resonance you’d expect from a typical acoustic instrument.
Exotic Tonewoods
Sapele has been used to form the back and sides of the Taylor T5z Classic. Tonally akin to Mahogany, Sapele has a higher density that yields brighter highs – while retaining those rich lows and sparkly mids that are needed to form a balanced tone. TheBlackheart Sassafras top, apart from being incredible to gaze upon,also affects the T5z’s sound and adds warmth and extra top-end clarity.
Modern Neck
While the Taylor T5z Classic’s body has an acoustic-like shape, its Neo-Tropical Mahogany neckwould feelfar more familiar to electric playerswith itscontemporaryprofile. Thinner than you’d expect with a traditionalacoustic -the ‘T5 Carve’ is supremely comfortable, with its12″-radius West African Ebony fingerboard alsoflatter than you’d find with most acoustics. Jumbo frets are another modern touch, giving you greater control over strings bends and vibrato, while the neck’s smooth satin finish offers a fast and non-stickyfeel.
Proprietary Pickup System
Like all T5z models, the Exotic Classic comes equipped withTaylors proprietary three-pickup configuration andfive-way switching capability – allowingplayers to move from warm amplified acoustic sounds to fiery electric tones with the flick of the wrist!
The Taylor T5z’s angled bridge pickup may look like a single-coil, but it’sactually a humbucker that provides a thick and and powerful sound. This is paired with an additional humbucker in the neck position thatis discreetly installed beneath the top. The Taylor T5Z can therefore cope well with overdrive and even distortion, with Taylors unique body design ensuring that feedback is kept to a minimum. To achieveits acoustic voice, the T5z uses aninternal magnetic acoustic body sensor. This accurately picks up the vibrations within the body, converting it into a signal that is fed from the output.
Specifications
Body
Top Wood: Blackheart Sassafras
Back & Sides Wood: Sapele
Bracing Pattern: Standard T5z
Bracing Wood: Sitka Spruce
Rosette: F-Holes
Cutaway: Venetian
Neck
Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Neck Profile: T5 Carve
Fingerboard: West African Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12″
Fingerboard Inlays: Small Diamonds, Italian Acrylic, Faux Pearl
Fingerboard Binding: ABS Plastic, Black
Frets: 21, Jumbo
Scale Length: 24-7/8″
Nut: TUSQ, White
Nut Width: 1-11/16″
Peghead: Paddle, Standard T5z
Peghead Veneer: West African Ebony
Hardware & Electronics
Tuners: Satin Black
Bridge: West African Ebony
Bridge Pins: West African Ebony
Electronics: T5 System
Miscellaneous
Strings: Elixir Electric Light
Case: Taylor Deluxe Hardshell, Brown
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