Taylor T5z-12 Classic DLX 12 String, Natural - Ex Demo

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Key Features

  • Hybrid pickup system delivers electric shimmer and acoustic style warmth
  • Twelve string layout provides rich octave texture and natural chorus
  • Comfort focused neck profile offers smooth playability across the fretboard
  • Mahogany top and sapele body deliver balanced tone with added sparkle
  • Compact hollowbody design improves comfort without sacrificing presence

Taylor T5z-12 Classic DLX 12 String, Natural - Ex Demo Overview

The T5z-12 Classic DLX is built for players who want twelve string texture in a flexible electric format. This hybrid hollowbody design pairs two humbuckers with an acoustic body sensor, giving you access to a wide range of usable sounds.


Bright, chiming electric chords cut through a mix with ease, while softer acoustic flavoured tones suit fingerpicking and layered arrangements. Five way switching makes it easy to move between voices mid song, keeping the instrument adaptable across genres and playing styles.


Comfort is central to the T5z-12 experience. A compact body with rounded contours sits naturally against you, while the 12 inch fretboard radius and jumbo frets reduce hand fatigue during longer sessions. Finished in a subtle shaded edgeburst with a full gloss treatment, this model balances visual refinement with practical performance, and ships with a deluxe hardshell case for safe transport.


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Chime rich twelve string character

A twelve string electric brings a distinctive sound, and the T5z-12 Classic DLX leans into that character. The paired strings add natural octave shimmer that thickens chords and adds movement to single note lines. This makes the guitar especially useful for rhythm parts that need presence without added effects.

Thanks to its hybrid pickup system, you can lean into classic electric sparkle or dial things back for a more rounded, acoustic inspired response. That range makes it well suited to layered studio work as well as live performance.

Hybrid pickup system for tonal variety

The three pickup configuration combines two humbuckers with an acoustic body sensor. Together, they deliver a broad tonal palette that responds well to different techniques. Five way switching gives fast access to contrasting sounds, letting you shift character without stopping to adjust settings. This setup works well for players who move between strummed parts, picked melodies, and fingerstyle passages in the same set. It also helps the instrument sit comfortably in different musical contexts without needing multiple guitars on hand.

Comfort focused design and playability

The T5z-12 is designed to feel inviting from the first chord. Its compact hollowbody shape features smooth, rounded contours that keep the guitar comfortable against your body, even during long rehearsals or sets.

A Venetian cutaway with soft lines allows easier access to higher frets without feeling abrupt. The neck uses the T5 carve profile, paired with a 12 inch radius ebony fretboard and jumbo frets. This combination supports clean fretting and smooth movement across the neck, which is especially important on a twelve string.

Thoughtful tonewood and finish choices

A neo tropical mahogany top is matched with sapele back and sides. Sapele is known for its balanced response and slightly brighter top end compared to traditional mahogany, adding clarity and shimmer to the sound. Over time, harder tonewoods like these can develop added overtones, contributing to a fuller voice as the instrument is played in.

The Classic Mahogany Stain with shaded edgeburst gives the guitar a refined look, while the full gloss finish protects the wood and enhances its visual depth. Hardware details like nickel tuners, ebony bridge pins, and faux pearl inlays complete the design, and a deluxe brown hardshell case is included to keep the instrument protected between sessions and shows.

Specifications

  • Number Of Strings: 12 String
  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Bracing System: T5z Bracing
  • Cutaway: Venetian Cutaway
  • Color: Classic Mahogany Stain, Shaded Edgeburst Entire Guitar

    • Body

    • Top Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
    • Back/Side Wood: Sapele
    • Rosette: F-Holes
    • Back Configuration: Multipiece
    • Body Binding: None
    • Armrest: None
    • Top Finish: Gloss
    • Back/Side Finish: Gloss

    Neck

    • Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
    • Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
    • Neck Profile: T5 Carve
    • Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Small Diamonds
    • Fretboard Binding: Black
    • Neck Finish: Gloss

    Neck Dimensions

    • Nut Width: 1-11/16"
    • Scale Length: 24-7/8"

    Peghead

    • Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
    • Peghead Inlay: None
    • Peghead Type: Paddle
    • Peghead Binding: None
    • Peghead Finish: Gloss

    Hardware

    • Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
    • Nut & Saddle: White TUSQ Nut, White Micarta Saddle
    • Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
    • Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Electric Light, 12 String, .009-.046 – Reverse Strung
    • Pickguard: None
    • Tuners: Taylor Nickel With Nickel Buttons
    • Strap Pin: Nickel
    • End Pin: Nickel
    • Product Code: T5z Classic DLX,12-String-EXDEMO

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