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Clear the Way for Taylor’s T5z Pro Hollowbody Hybrid!





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Fresh from Taylor, the T5z Pro 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. A powerful top carved from maple matched with sapele back and sides takes the T5z Pro to the next level with clear, high-fidelity tone powered by hybrid hollowbody electronics. Expressive sapele back and sides are a natural canvas for the bright, clear sound of a maple top. Combined, these selections power compelling sonics in acoustic or electric modes with a look that’s downright luxurious. The T5z Pro plays like a dream with a supple 24.875-inch scale ebony fingerboard and a modern mahogany neck. What's more, this T5z is freshly updated with a rounded bevel and improved knob placement ? two improvements that yield better comfort and control than ever before! Acoustic or electric? For discerning players who crave both, this is the ultimate guitar. Strike while the iron is hot with a T5z Pro Hollowbody from Sweetwater today!





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Elegant tonewood power: maple and sapele





This T5z earns its coveted “pro” designation with a build of premium tonewoods packed with sonic presence. Sapele body construction teases massive tonal depths from the T5z's thinline body with mellow mahogany-like acoustic qualities that become thick and rich in electric modes. Sapele is balanced with a maple top that fuels bright clarity, responsive attack, and smooth low end. Maple is a fitting choice for this exceptional hollowbody, as it has appeared on numerous beloved hollow and semi-hollow guitars throughout history. Together these tonewoods make the T5z Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro’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 Pro 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


Maple top yields clear tone with a bold response to dynamics


Sapele back and sides full-bodied sound akin to mahogany with excellent sustain


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


Updated knob placement and a beveled upper bout increase player comfort and control


Bridge, headstock overlay, and bridge pins carved from stunning ebony


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