The Taylor T3  is a semi-hollowbody electric guitar introduced in 2009, featuring a figured "flame" maple top, a hollowed sapele body with a solid center block for enhanced sustain, and a comfortable 24.875" scale mahogany neck. It is distinct for its versatile electronics, utilizing Taylor-designed High Definition (HD) humbuckers with unique coil-splitting and mid-range boost capabilities, allowing for a range of sounds from classic rock to warm jazz. YouTube +4Key Features and Specifications

• Body: Semi-hollow Sapele with a Flame/Figured Maple Top.
• Neck: Tropical American Mahogany with a 15-inch radius ebony fretboard.
• Pickups: Two Taylor Style 2 HD Humbuckers.
• Electronics: 3-way toggle switch, master volume with push-pull coil-split, and master tone with a push-pull mid-boost function.
• Finish: Gloss top (often in Natural, Honey Sunburst, or Ruby Red). YouTube +4

Tone and PlayabilityThe T3 is known for its bright, articulate tone compared to traditional semi-hollows, often described as similar to a deeper-voiced Telecaster. The humbuckers can be split into single coils, and the tone knob can activate a second capacitor for darker tones. The T-lock neck joint is used for improved stability. YouTube +2

This guitar was upgraded with a Taylor hardcase that was originally used for a 324ce but modified to accommodate in a snug tight fit this Taylor T3 who first came with a gig bag.