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A Mind-melting Twelver? This Taylor LTD T5z-12 Does it All!





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Fresh from Taylor, this Limited-edition T5z-12 Classic Deluxe reverse-strung 12-string hollowbody electric guitar takes a winning hollowbody platform to custom heights with solid tonewoods, elegant hardware, and a reverse-strung setup for enhanced 12-string playability. Of course, it also has everything players love about the standard T5z-12 ? namely, humbucking and acoustic pickups, a thin ergonomic body carve, and a silky string feel that’s out of this world. When plugging in, the mellow warmth of the Limited-edition T5z-12’s mahogany top fills rooms with midrange presence that smooths over the prickly highs of 12-string tone. This limited edition’s back and sides are made from solid sapele, which vibrates with rich sonic support for the T5z-12’s hybrid electronic system. Fans of 12-string guitars will find the T5z-12’s soft action incredibly easy on hands with a supple 24.875-inch scale ebony fingerboard and comfortable modern carved mahogany neck. For discerning players eager to own a game-changing 12-string electric guitar, a Taylor Limited-edition T5z-12 Classic Deluxe reverse-strung 12-string hollowbody from Sweetwater is the ultimate choice!





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Solid tonewoods, impeccable warmth





This custom spin on the T5z-12 packs premium tonewoods that are carefully carved for outstanding tone, regardless of what pickup is used. The Limited-edition T5z-12’s mahogany top adds vocal midrange in electric modes that mellow into a warm sparkle when played as an acoustic-electric. Sapele back and sides support mahogany with a tactful resonance that’s well-balanced across lows, mids, and highs. Sapele is often compared to mahogany, and it plays a key role in the sophisticated sound of nearly every T5z that Taylor makes!





Reverse-strung: enhanced playability with a familiar sound





This Limited-edition T5z-12’s reverse-strung setup is a time-tested modification that enhances the definition and playability of a 12-string electric! Reversing the strings’ octave relationship means that down strums strike a standard string first, then the matching octave string; this results in a more subtle chime and supportive bottom end that flows into chorused octaves. The reverse-strung method also improves fretting accuracy, especially along lower frets where a standard string gives fingers a more substantial initial point of contact. What’s more, the reverse-strung method is more common than meets the eye ? this familiar sound has made appearances on records by the Byrds, the Beatles, and Tom Petty, just to name a few!





Innovative electronics





This Limited-edition T5z-12 has unique next-generation electronics for facilitating classic electric sounds, authentic acoustic tones, and hybrid blends! 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-12 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 Limited-edition T5z-12 Classic Deluxe reverse-strung 12-string electric guitar 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 Limited-edition T5z-12 Classic Deluxe Reverse-strung 12-String Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


A limited-edition take on Taylor’s signature 12-string hollowbody electric guitar


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


Enhanced with a popular reverse-strung setup (when strumming down, contact is made with standard strings first, then the octave)


Neo-tropical mahogany top produces a warm, mellow sound


Sapele back and sides shape familiar full-bodied resonance akin to mahogany


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


24.875-inch scale ebony fingerboard with elegant faux pearl “Italian Acrylic Small Diamond” inlays


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 a TUSQ nut, ebony bridge, and ebony bridge pins, enhances tone, performance, and looks


Classic Deluxe satin finish