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Taylor T5 Custom Electric Guitar with Koa Top Clear Edge Burst  (Used)

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  • Clear Edge Burst

    T5 Custom Guitar with Koa Top Level 1 Clear Edge Burst

    Condition 1 - Mint Condition  (?)

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    $2,899.00

    $252213

    This product is in near-factory condition, although its packaging may be less than perfect. The manufacturer's warranty has expired, but this item is covered by our 45-day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Taylor

A versatile axe topped with luxurious figured koa.

The Taylor T5 Custom Guitar with Koa Top is the T5 with a stunning figured top, intricate abalone fretboard inlays, and gold hardware.

A resonant, fully hollow thinline body is the backbone of the T5. Its comfort and playability is unquestionable, with the performance freedom of a solidbody and the feel and sound of a beloved Taylor acoustic. Whether played through an electric or acoustic amp, it delivers a fantastic range of pure tones from smooth, strumming acoustic to crunchy electric chords.

Electronics include a unique 5-way pickup system composed of a magnetic acoustic humbucker, magnetic electric humbucker, and a single Dynamic Body Sensor soundboard pickup, as well as a preamp system for mixing up the exact tone you need. Full binding, bone nut and saddle, stylized f-holes, a mahogany neck, sapele body, and an ebony fretboard and headstock overlay are standard.

Features

  • Fully hollow thinline body
  • 5-way pickup system: magnetic acoustic humbucker, magnetic electric humbucker, Dynamic Body Sensor, preamp system
  • Figured koa top
  • Mahogany neck
  • Sapele body
  • Bone nut and saddle
  • Stylized F-holes
  • Ebony fretboard, bridge, and headstock overlay
  • Taylor Artist abalone fretboard inlays
  • Chrome hardware
  • Full binding

The T5 may be the only axe you need. Call or click today to get yours.

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Wasn't love at first sound... but now... SWEETness.

| Review By: pdbhusker | 2 months, 5 days ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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the 5 way switch is awesome... you can for sure find the sound you're looking for... exp. with the active treble and bass controls.

Quality:

Typical Taylor quality... I own many guitars... from Martin D41 to Taylor 814CE and I wish everyone could adopt the Taylor neck.  Smooth... I love my Martin but if I could, I'd love to merge the Taylor neck to the Martin.  that would be a marriage made in heaven.

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I purchased the T5X... no frills... love the satin finish.  couldn't justify the high cost of a koa when the T5X has the same sound outcome (electricly speaking)  And i'm not buying it for the acoustic capabilities... which are minimal.

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I purchased my T5 a month ago and have gigged with it twice.  I'm in a band that has a playlist of about 185 songs... everything from James Taylor, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton to the Eagles... all the old time Rock and Roll stuff.  Actually, anything from soup to nuts. We gig at small venues like coffee houses to larger (2000+) street dances.  for gear, I use tube screamer, digital delay, chorus box... and a bit of reverb.  run it through an LR Baggs para DI... PA and Peavey Vypyr.  btw, the PA brings out the acoustic highs.

 

When I ordered the T5, I wanted something that would play both electric and acoustic sounds with an room for an occasional lead thrown in for spice.  THE PROBLEM was with the 3rd string... I flat out would never stay in tune for me... at my second gig, I got so frustrated right before we went on...I tore off the Elixir G string... and through on a .026 gage electric... this was 10 minutes before we went on. I didn't have time to play around with a (plain) 3rd string... with the stretching and tuning it up.  So, that night the heavy gage 3rd got me through.

 

BUT, here's your answer... (Bob Taylor)... D'Addario ELX 110W (wound 3rd string) or the EXL 115W.  Before using these strings (with the wound 3rd string) I was so disappointed with the T% that I was considering sending it back.  But, after these strings... I have literally fallen in love with this little gem.  btw, you can still bend the g string, for the Johnny B. Goode leads and the like.  One more thing... the plain G string would on occasion sound so tinny... this also has disappeared.  With the wound G string, the sounds ... both strumming and leads sounds so natural.

 

now... I love this gutiar... thanks to the wound 3rd string.  Next, I might try the Elixir Extra Lights (.010 - .046) I'm interested what acoustic strings might sound like... yes. I know Bob recommends a different saddle... anyway, if you're still reading ... thanks man...

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
40 years
Style of music you play:
Acoustic to Electric... everything
Where you live:
Western Nebraska

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Collector. Taylor T5-C2 with Premium Koa Top.

| Review By: J. Chase | 1 year, 4 months ago

1 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Need a everything guitar? Worried about a loss down the road? Taylor T5 has you covered. Bob and his staff went over the top on the T5. I own six Taylors. Sold one for twice the original price to buy the T5. 1992 510.. I had two, only reason i sold one.. T5 is expensive, you pay for what you get. If you have the means, buy one. You'll love it.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Hobbyist and Recording Wannabe.
Style of music you play:
Classic Rock
Where you live:
South Jersey

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1052015

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

| Review By: person-Hh-Do | 1 year, 11 months ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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One of my friends owns this guitar and it is amazing! It looks more beautiful in real life than it does in the picture and it sounds great. To sum it all up I would strongly recommend it.
Do you own the product?:
No
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
active musician
Style of music you play:
country, bluegrass
Where you live:
Henderson, Texas

Did you find this review helpful? yes no844621

too much greatness to put in one review

| Review By: Jeff C. | 3 years, 4 months ago

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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The Taylor T5 is one of the greatest guitars ive ever played. You may be disatisfied if playing unplugged because volume is low. I prefer it plugged in with an A/B box. Use positions 1 and 2 for acoustic and 3, 4 and 5 for electric. You can use this for anything that requires a guitar. Any T5 will serve you fine but the koa top adds warmness and doesnt look that bad either!
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Active Musician
Style of music you play:
Rock, Blues, Country
Where you live:
New York City, NY

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1078892

Great versatility

| Review By: Jason-m-.Kj | 4 years, 1 month ago

3 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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I had been looking for a new guitar for quite awhile.  I didn't know exactly what I was looking for, but when I found the Taylor T5 with KOA top, I knew I had found it! At first, I had thought I might like to have a sem-accoustic guitar, such as a ES-335 or some such guitar.  But the Taylor was an awesome combination of that with an accoustic sound and it played great!  I bought one immediately. The only drawback is that in the 2nd pickup position from the neck, the top fret simply doesn't work.  I had the salesguy call Taylor and he got the run-around saying that it was a "customer preference" that the high E wasn't as loud.  When he called back a 2nd time, they indeed confirmed that the body pickup is mounted directly below the top fret to get the accoustic sound and the in effect rendered the highest fret useless. That being said, I thought it was a good compromise.  The top fret is available for the pickup settings that would need it - mainly electric sounds.  The accoustic and electric sounds are great and I play that more than my PRS now.  I would have to agree that if you want a 100% electric guitar, this isn't it, nor is it a high end Martin.  However, it's a great guitar and I would recommed it to anyone who wants versatility and great sound. Jason
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Active Musician
Style of music you play:
Rock, Jazz, Contemporary Christian
Where you live:
Wisconsin

Did you find this review helpful? yes no918063

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