Taylor T5Z Classic Deluxe 2011 - Shaded Edgeburst

This is the guitar for the working player who has grown tired of the acoustic/electric compromise and wants a single instrument that handles a full night's work — from fingerpicked ballads to driven electric rhythm — without a fight. The Classic Deluxe variant offers aesthetics alongside function, and this 2011 example in Shaded Edgeburst with its original case is a clean, ready-to-play example.

What makes the T5z work as a concept is the three-pickup hybrid system: a concealed neck humbucker, a visible stacked bridge humbucker, and a magnetic acoustic body sensor. Together they give you a convincing range of electric voices and a usable acoustic approximation using a good DI or acoustic amp. The mahogany top on the Classic Deluxe gives you more midrange warmth and a slightly compressed, woodier character that suits blues, jazz, and rootsy playing particularly well. The body is compact at 14" across the lower bout and just 2" deep, and at 5 lbs 5.5 oz it wears like an electric. The Shallow C neck carve measures .804" at the first fret and .860" at the tenth and the 24-7/8" scale length and 1-11/16" nut width feel familiar coming off a Les Paul or similar. The 12" fretboard radius on the West African Crelicam ebony board plays fast, and the 21 frets are in very good shape with no concerning wear. Action is set at 3/32" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret. Sapele neck and back and sides round out the construction, adding a bit of open-grain texture and midrange clarity. Cosmetically, the guitar is excellent — finish original and intact, top, neck, and body all clean, with no cracks or repairs.

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Specifications:

• Brand: Taylor
• Model: T5z Classic Deluxe
• Year: 2011
• Condition: Excellent
• Weight: 5 lbs 5.5 oz
• Color: Shaded Edgeburst
• Finish: Original, Excellent
• Top Material: Solid Mahogany
• Top Condition: Excellent
• Top Cracks: None
• Top Repairs: None
• Bracing: Standard T5z (designed for hybrid acoustic/electric response)
• Back & Side Material: Sapele
• Back & Side Condition: Excellent
• Back & Side Repairs: None
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"
• Neck Material: Sapele
• Neck Profile: T5z Carve (Shallow C)
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .804"
• Neck Thickness at 10th Fret: .860"
• Neck Condition: Excellent
• Neck Repairs: None
• Fretboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fretboard Condition: Very Good
• Fretboard Radius: 12"
• Fret Count: 21
• Fret Condition: Very Good
• Fret Repairs: None
• Nut Material: Micarta
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Nut Repairs: None
• Action at 12th Fret (1st String): 3/32"
• Action at 12th Fret (6th String): 3/32"
• Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Condition: Excellent
• Bridge Original: Yes
• Bridge Pins: West African Crelicam Ebony
• String Spacing at Bridge: 2.236"
• Saddle Material: Micarta
• Saddle Condition: Excellent
• Saddle Original: Yes
• Overall Length: 38-1/8"
• Body Length: 18-1/4"
• Lower Bout: 14"
• Waist: 8-1/4"
• Upper Bout: 9-3/4"
• Body Depth: 2"
• Pickup System: Taylor T5z Hybrid — Magnetic acoustic body sensor, concealed neck humbucker, visible stacked bridge humbucker
• Pickup System Original: Yes
• Tuners: Taylor closed gear, original
• Headstock Modifications: None
• Truss Rod Cover: Yes
• Strap Buttons: Yes (original)
• Case: Original Taylor hardshell case, Excellent condition
• Documentation: Owner's manual included
• Accessories: None additional
• Smells: No

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:

"The T5z is an electric guitar that has acoustic capabilities. But its acoustic sound is killer!" - Guitar Gear
"The T5Z produces a strong, yet clear tone, that really highlights frequencies that are in the midrange." - Guitar Space
"This guitar has svelte contours, jazzy S-curve cutouts, and a slimline humbucking pickup near the bridge." - Acoustic Guitar Magazine
"The same solid craftsmanship associated with Taylor's acoustic guitars is evident on the T5z. The 21 frets are meticulously crowned." - Premier Guitar

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