The Ultimate Shape-Shifter
Some gigs require an acoustic. Others demand an electric. And then there are the gigs that require both—often in the same song. Enter the Taylor T5z Classic Koa. This isn’t just a guitar; it’s your entire rig in one stunning package. Part acoustic, part electric, and all Taylor, the T5z delivers a universe of tones, from glassy, resonant acoustic textures to gritty, snarling electric leads, all with the flick of a switch. The compact, thinline body feels immediately familiar to electric players, while the gorgeous Hawaiian Koa top provides the woody, organic bloom that acoustics are loved for. This is the one guitar that can truly do it all.
Koa’s Visual and Sonic Beauty
The first thing you’ll notice is the mesmerizing figured Koa top, finished in a stunning Shaded Edgeburst that lets the grain pop. But Koa is more than just a pretty face. It delivers a tone that’s the perfect middle ground between mahogany’s warmth and maple’s snap—articulate, focused, and with a top-end sweetness that opens up beautifully over time. Paired with a lightweight sapele body, the T5z has a resonance you can feel in your chest, even when it’s unplugged.
A Trinity of Tones
The magic of the T5z lies in its proprietary three-pickup system. A concealed neck humbucker delivers warm, buttery jazz and blues tones. A visible bridge humbucker brings the heat, offering plenty of bite and sustain for rock and country. And an acoustic body sensor captures the guitar’s natural hollowbody resonance for startlingly authentic acoustic sounds. The 5-way switch and active tone controls let you blend these sources to carve out virtually any sound you can imagine. Go from a shimmering acoustic strummer to a full-throated electric screamer in an instant—the power is yours.
Effortless Playability
Taylor built the T5z for the electric player who needs more. The T5 carve neck profile is slim and comfortable, while the 12″ radius ebony fingerboard and jumbo frets make for effortless, buttery string bends. The 24-7/8″ scale length feels slinky and fast, reducing string tension for a playing experience that’s pure joy. Whether you’re comping complex jazz chords or ripping a solo, this neck just gets out of the way and lets you play.
