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Fresh from Taylor, this T5z Custom Koa Hollowbody Electric Guitar offers a classic premium spread of T5z features ? namely, humbucking and acoustic pickups, a thin ergonomic body carve, and a silky string feel that’s out of this world. But this custom edition takes things up a notch with a stunning koa top and back and sides made from urban ash. These tonewoods are a natural fit for the T5z Custom’s hybrid tonal range. Ash’s wide-open focus is a natural canvas for koa’s acclaimed midrange and dynamic responsive. Beyond powering compelling sonics in acoustic or electric modes, these premium tonewoods also show off lots of wood grain for a look that’s pure luxury. Moreover, the T5z Custom plays like a dream with supremely soft action fueled by a 24.875-inch scale ebony fingerboard and comfortable modern carved mahogany neck. Acoustic or electric? For discerning players who crave both, this is the ultimate guitar. Strike while the iron is hot with a T5z Custom Koa Hollowbody from Sweetwater today!





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Elegant tonewood power: koa and ash





This T5z earns its coveted “custom” designation with a build of premium tonewoods packed with sonic presence. The T5z Custom’s urban ash body adds substantive mellow girth to acoustic playing and deftly becomes thick and rich in electric modes. Urban ash readily adapts to different players and styles, is often compared to mahogany, and it's even environmentally friendly ? Taylor harvests it from urban old-growth slated for removal! Urban ash’s versatility is matched perfectly with a koa top. This treasured tropical tonewood offers a warm, focused tone akin to mahogany but with noticeably higher headroom that resists organic compression and rewards dynamic playing with vibrant fidelity. Together these tonewoods make the T5z Custom a perfect pick for hybrid tones that are beyond sophisticated.





Acoustic or electric? This hybrid does both!





The Taylor T5z allows you to summon fully acoustic sounds and fully electric sounds from the same guitar. This creation is built for use with both acoustic and electric amps and delivers feedback-free performance in either mode. With hybrid features such as these, the T5z is a powerful choice for performing artists looking to haul less gear to and from gigs. If you’re primarily an electric guitar player, you’ll particularly appreciate the T5z’s fast mahogany neck and classic ebony fingerboard. The fingerboard features a slightly shortened scale length of 24.875 inches, making expressive bends and silky riffs a walk in the park. Plus, the T5z can be further customized and accommodate electric or acoustic strings, according to your preference.





Innovative electronics





The Taylor T5z Custom features a whole new generation of electronics. Two pickups ? a concealed neck humbucker and a visible bridge humbucker ? produce a truly impressive range of electric guitar tones, while an acoustic body sensor system delivers breathtaking acoustic sounds. Inspired by Taylor’s acclaimed Expression acoustic guitar amplification systems, the T5z body sensors are overwound to produce sparkling highs and shimmer for the most acoustic-like tone possible. A 5-way selector offers a wide spread of possible combinations for full electric, full acoustic, or hybrid tones with additional onboard tone-tweaking controls for volume, bass, and treble.





The ergonomic T5z body carve





The T5z Custom’s comfortable hollowbody draws inspiration from Taylor’s supremely comfortable Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar shape, with similar dimensions but significantly reduced depth. These carefully crafted proportions yield a resonant hollowbody guitar that feels more like a conventional solidbody electric. Stylish but functional F-holes enhance the resonance of the body chamber, allowing the top to breathe and capture the dynamics of your performances, whether you’re rocking in electric mode or crooning over amplified acoustics.





Taylor T5z Custom Koa Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


Modern hollowbody guitar shape delivers rich acoustic and electric guitar tones with signature Taylor style


Compact body inspired by Grand Auditorium ergonomics but with the thin finesse of a solidbody electric


Gorgeous koa top ensures rich, responsive tone with lots of wood grain on display


Urban ash back and sides fuel modern clarity and rich focus akin to mahogany


Neo-tropical mahogany neck with Taylor’s comfortable T5z neck carve


21-fret, 24.875-inch scale ebony fingerboard with luxurious action and outstanding playability


3 onboard pickup options: 1 neck humbucker, 1 bridge humbucker, and a body sensor pickup


5-way pickup selector offers a wide range of tones, including full electric, acoustic, and hybrid options


Volume, bass, and treble controls for tweaking tone to perfection


Premium hardware, including bone nut and Taylor tuners, deliver enhanced tone and rock-solid tuning stability