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Key Features
- 12-string setup delivers shimmering, rich tones
- Dual humbuckers and body sensor offer both acoustic warmth to electric bite
- Slim neck with jumbo frets feels instantly familiar for electric players
- Satin mahogany body looks stunning and sounds full, clear, and balanced
Taylor T5z Classic 12-String, Mahogany - Nearly New Overview
The Taylor T5z Classic 12-String is a beautifully versatile instrument that bridges the gap between acoustic and electric worlds. With its pair of high-definition humbuckers and an acoustic body sensor, it offers a huge range of tones at your fingertips. From warm, resonant acoustic sounds to sparkling, driven electric tones, this guitar gives you incredible flexibility on stage or in the studio. Its compact body shape, satin mahogany top, and sapele back and sides deliver a clear, balanced tone with plenty of natural character, while the unbound F-holes and Small Diamond inlays add a touch of understated class.
Comfort is key with the T5z-12, thanks to its slim T5 neck carve, jumbo frets, and a 12-inch radius fingerboard that feels smooth and responsive. Designed for players who want that unmistakable 12-string shimmer without sacrificing playability, it’s a guitar that invites creativity. Finished with top-quality hardware and a sleek satin finish, the T5z Classic 12-String delivers style, sound, and feel in perfect harmony.
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Full Description
View Full Description .Hybrid tonal range
The Taylor T5z Classic 12-String blends electric punch with acoustic character thanks to its dual high-definition humbuckers working alongside an acoustic body sensor. Five-way switching unlocks an easy sweep from woody, mic-like textures to crisp jangle and focused drive, so you can cover rhythm shimmer, articulate arpeggios, and singing leads without swapping guitars. It’s a proper workhorse for players who need convincing acoustic flavours through a PA and inspiring electric tones through an amp, all from one sleek instrument
Stage-ready playability
A slim T5 neck carve, jumbo frets, and a 12" fingerboard radius make the T5z-12 feel quick under the fingers, with a comfortable 24-7/8" scale that keeps tension manageable across all twelve strings. Chords fret cleanly, bends behave, and complex voicings stay in tune up the neck. The compact T5z body sits neatly against the player, reducing fatigue during long sets and making this an easy transition for electric players who want instant familiarity and fast action
Tonewoods with purpose
The Neo-Tropical mahogany top serves up strong fundamentals with a clear, focused attack, while sapele back and sides add balance and midrange warmth. That combination keeps the natural 12-string shimmer controlled and musical, great for layering parts or carrying a mix without harshness. An ebony fretboard and bridge contribute snap and definition, helping each pair of strings speak evenly. It’s a refined recipe that rewards dynamics, picks up nuance, and records beautifully
Details that deliver
From unbound F-holes and Small Diamond inlays to the smooth satin finish, the T5z Classic 12-String looks sharp under stage lights and feels broken-in from day one. Taylor nickel tuners provide solid, accurate tuning, while the reverse-strung D’Addario XS set enhances balance across the courses and extends life for regular gigging. Plug into pedals or straight to front-of-house and expect consistent output, low handling noise, and a reliable, professional setup every time
Specifications
- Product Name: Taylor T5z Classic 12-String, Mahogany
- Product Code: T5z Classic,12-String-NOS
Body
- Top wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Back & sides: Sapele
- Back configuration: Multipiece
- Soundholes / rosette: F-holes
- Cutaway: Venetian
- Body binding: None
- Armrest: None
- Top finish: Satin
- Back & side finish: Satin
- Case: Taylor gig bag
Neck & fretboard
- Neck wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
- Neck profile: T5 carve
- Fretboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Scale length: 24-7/8"
- Nut width: 1-11/16"
- Fretboard inlays: Faux Pearl Small Diamonds
- Fretboard binding: Black
- Neck finish: Satin
- Headstock veneer: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Headstock inlay: None
- Headstock type: Paddle
- Headstock binding: None
- Headstock finish: Satin
Hardware & electronics
- Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Nut & saddle: White TUSQ nut, White Micarta saddle
- Bridge pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
- Tuners: Taylor Nickel with nickel buttons
- Strap pin: Nickel
- End pin: Nickel
- Pickguard: None
- Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Electric Light, 12-string, .009–.046 (reverse strung)
- Electronics: Two high-definition humbuckers and an acoustic body sensor
- Controls: Five-way switching
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