2006 Taylor T5 Custom Acoustic/Electric Guitar

I have a number of Taylor T5 models that come in for setup each year, but this is the first one I've had in with the super-rare "twin humbucker" setup. A second (neck) magnetic pickup replaces the normal in-bridge piezo, though the switching is still a 5-way affair because the two magnetic pickups that are visible also interact with an under-fretboard-mounted humbucker that has more of an "acoustic" sound.

Apparently, this model was only made this way in 2006 and it was also the only year a variety of metallic finishes were sprayed. I've seen this same model in Aztec Gold as well as this cool, mediterranean blue metallic sort-of color. It looks fantastic in person -- with a bit of the look of a hammered finish on the neck despite it being smooth and slick.

I only had to do a "glorified setup" on it to get it playing its best as it arrived almost perfectly setup to begin-with. Apologies for the long video demo -- there were a whole bunch of tones to sort through between the control pots and the pickup selector.

Repairs included: very light fret level/dress and setup.


Body wood: solid spruce top, mahogany body

Bridge: ebony

Fretboard: ebony

Neck wood: mahogany

Pickups: 2x humbucker lipstick-type, 1x under-fretboard "acoustic" humbucker


Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast)
String gauges: feels like 50w-11 or similar

Neck shape: slim C

Board radius: 14"

Truss rod: adjustable

Neck relief: straight

Fret style: medium-modern


Scale length: 24 7/8"

Nut width: 1 11/16"

Body width: 16"

Body depth: 2"

Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz


Condition notes: it's basically new with only very minor wear to the finish throughout.


It comes with: its original hard case. The top has some scuffs but overall it's in great shape.



















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