I ordered the T5Z custom koa two weeks ago. I'm super excited! Anxiously waiting to hear from Sweetwater that they arrived. I'll keep rewatching t5z videos until the day I get mine in my hands.
I love my Koa. I run it through a gt-1 and Rc-500. Super portable setup. JBL EON One mk2 PA system. Recently started going through DAW as mixer but on board mixer of JBL isn’t too shabby.
Wish I'd have found this one before I bought the 12 I now have... Amazing versatility in the sound. A guy could reduce the amount of gear they're packing in and out of gigs significantly. Electric, acoustic and hollow body... one guitar and a myriad of diverse tones and sounds produced. Looks to me like Taylor has a solid winner here.
Hey all, I was using my Fractal Audio, AX8 pedal direct. With the acoustic settings, I turned off all modeling, had a little eq and verb. If you have an AX8 and would like the patch, message me. Hope you are all well and keeping the dream alive. Best, Marc.
This is the best video out there for hearing the acoustic tone of position 1! I have been looking at the T5 for almost a decade and could never find a good example of the acoustic tone. Excellent video!
This was a great video! Absolutely love Sam’s playing & love 💕 the Taylor T5Z even more so after this demo! I’ve been wanting this be since they came out! I’ll always be a Taylor girl! 🎶
Hey Marc thanks for posting the video. I saw you at a demonstration years ago at Jim's Music in Tustin CA and your demonstration of this guitar, as well as your playing, was phenomenal. You really brought it home how great the tone was and how your could hear every string equally and clearly. Everyone there was truly impressed! I recently found a T5z at a guitar center to try out myself and this really is an incredibly well-made guitar. Plays like a dream. I am definitely going to order one now that I can afford it, as soon as I figure out which one. Thanks again!
Woah! I haven't seen Marc Seal since the mid 2000's and he's what originally took my guitar playing to the next level. Perfect person to explain this new Taylor for me!
Great tones but it'd be nice if we could get a peek at your offboard EQ settings as well as some information on what kind of preamps/amps you are running through to get that acoustic tone. This is one of the best tones - acoustic-wise- I have heard anyone coax out of the t5z.
The T5z was the first electric guitar I purchased. I got it in 2016 (T5z Pro Borrego Red). While I have purchased a few more since then (the standard "must haves"), the T5z remains my favorite. (1) The playability; (2) the tonal versatility; (3) did I mention playability. Simply, the most fun-to-play guitar I own.
02:3103:1203:56 Posición 1: humbucker de cuello y sensor de cuerpo (más cercano al cuello) 04:47 Posición 2: Solo humbucker de mástil 05:5006:1406:4007:0307:17 Posición 3: puente humbucker 08:0108:30 Posición 4: Humbuckers de mástil y puente en paralelo 09:21 Posición 5: Humbuckers de mástil y puente en serie 10:13 FINAL DEMOSTRATION BLESS
I’m digging the guitar, seriously considering I’d I could find one locally to try around Seattle. Maybe digging Sam’s playing even more. Awesome chops. Gonna see if I can find his albums now.
A joy to look at, hold and play. Acoustic resonance is amazing. Even when unplugged it sings. The perfect guitar to “pick up and play” when inspired, and it will return that inspiration. Thanks Taylor!
Been playing my Z for several years now. My only complaint is that it has spoiled me for playing other guitars... I can get good acoustic sound but it is much easier to play than most any full acoustic. Easily adapts to playing swing, western swing, country, folk rock, light rock- all just using a Fishman Loudbox with a little reverb and chorus. Can get a bit of distortion that works with a Boss overdrive pedal. Or fingerpicking originals, at home with no amp at all, sounds really nice. Great for acoustic players with hand arthritis issues. And so light and compact. You don't have the kind of upper neck access like a Strat, so don't expect that.
Just got one of these...it's blowing me away on the first (acoustic) setting, which was my incentive for getting it. I've got other electrics that kill the other sounds - this guitar is really playable (like my other electrics) but TOTALLY delivers on the acoustic sound - love it!
What do you play into? I have a Fractal FM3 with a Laney FRFR cab and I think one of these would be great into that but Im curious how people use these. Thanks!
@@adambrunner9462 , I play into a Fender Mustang GT 40, since many users have created custom mods for acoustic guitars in various settings. It's a lot of fun to try them out, and sounds great!
The demo was very good. The guitar sounded great. I would have liked more explanation of what Marc was doing with his foot. Did he have an A/B switch for changing amps? What pedals and amps were used?
It's so much better than the Fender acoustisonics or whatever they're called. It's hard to imagine people are actually choosing those embarrassing things over a Taylor.
There really isn’t comparison between the Fender and the T5z. The fender has more focus on acoustic sounds while the T5z has more focus on electric sounds. Each has it’s place. I have both and love them each for what they bring to the table. They’re both just fun to play.
I have a koa one. Looks stunning and sounds fine. For more electric sounds though it lacks a lot of what a strat or les Paul gives. It’s biggest problem though is that you get a lot of feedback into the amps from the hollow body. I use the same amp and on solid body guitars no feedback but when I plug the T5z in it has very bad feedback on the strings. Touching the strings stops this. Initially I assumed it was a grounding issue so I’ve done it with wireless transmitters but it’s still there. Pity as the guitar is lovely apart from that
@@greghales8620 I have a les Paul. My issue wasn’t that. if you’re able to read correctly i merely mentioned it doesn’t have the les Paul or strat effect for the electric aspect but is a great all rounder. The real issue is the feedback on it
Had the same one Koa and have the same problem. So I sold it and bought T3 B instead, it’s pretty heavy but very versatile and loved it. This just wasn’t for me, I’m ok switching back and forth with my acoustic guitar during a show.
@@chrismccannIRL Have you seen the Grateful Dead Documentary? They solved all their feedback problems with a 5 degree phase shift. Owsley came up with the idea. That's why you see them with two mikes on each stand. They are phase shifted 5 degrees apart. So to do this with a guitar, I assume you would need a splitter and a phase shifter, which I'm gonna try on an electric violin, cause the whole instrument feeds back. Worth a try.
great guitar , make sure your amp PA has good headroom. amazing acc sound amped in PA live ! I love it. Not a Paul or a strat , totally diff , much like a Taylor acc
Is the G string unwound? Looks to be. And would be better for bends on the electric side. But I’m wondering how good the intonation can be up the neck with that seemingly uncompensated bridge. I have a Gretsch with an uncompensated bar bridge and it’s totally workable but chords do get a little wonky up the neck by modern standards.
It sounds good as far as it goes but I think It needs a blend knob ala PRS. It's nice to be able to use some acoustic sound under the humbuckers. 30% acoustic and 70% electric sounds pretty cool on a PRS with their Bangs system and two output jacks but this guitar can't do that apparently. The first position seems to be 50/50 and if you put some overdrive on it, you would lose the acoustic character.
Interesting. Very full and rich output, pleasantly surprising. Very impressive as an all-round, versatile instrument, always though maintaining the undertones of its acoustic base. Nice range of genres covered (both the T5 and Sam 😉). Tbf, Godin can do much the same with LGX-SA multi-voice guitar, although their acoustic sounds are created rather than intrinsic as in this T5. It would be helpful to know what the rig is as the amping is a big factor in sound delivery and quality, especially the reverb and projection (all excellent btw). What kit did you use? A submerged humbucker in the neck, liking that a lot. 😎
This sounds amazing. If only I could justify the 5000 dollar price tag. 😆 actually I think this one 3 Gs. They are probably totally worth the price tag though. Not hating because I love Taylor and will someday own one. I think a Taylor is my next guitar. Rock on everyone!🤘
How does the switching on the top-side of the body work practically? That seems quite fiddly compared to how Strat switching is so easy for the strumming hand. Even Les Paul switching seems like it might be easier by comparison.
@@jasonlee2359 ty. as you can see by my bands name the classic is the one for me. I have t5 in the all wood finish also. Best stage guitar i have ever had, used ,toured with. Plus i am not a tall person so, z looks perfect!
Would’ve been much more helpful if there wasn’t all the amp switching going on. A lot of the change in what we’re hearing is just due to amp switching from acoustic rig to electric rig. I know that’s feasible, but not for everybody.
@@STF_YVR Hey all, I was using my Fractal Audio, AX8 pedal direct. With the acoustic settings, I turned off all modeling, had a little eq and verb. If you have an AX8 and would like the patch, message me. Hope you are all well and keeping the dream alive. Best, Marc.
"Nickel sounds better with magnetic pickups. That was good information. However, I tend to avoid nickel strings due to dermatitis issues. I suspect that contact with nickel can cause various side effects on human health.”
this is cool though because thats what every one else uses and they all sound like that. a blend of pick ups on the t5 sounds unlike anything else. you can get tones/sounds that are completely unique.
It’s a different bird altogether. I don’t think it was mean to compare with them just like a stray isn’t meant to compare with an LP and vice versa. I’ve had my T5 for 15 years it’s still going strong but I still have a strat an LP and a PRS Custom. They’re all different and all superb in their own way.
I ordered the T5Z custom koa two weeks ago. I'm super excited! Anxiously waiting to hear from Sweetwater that they arrived. I'll keep rewatching t5z videos until the day I get mine in my hands.
I love my Koa. I run it through a gt-1 and Rc-500. Super portable setup.
JBL EON One mk2 PA system. Recently started going through DAW as mixer but on board mixer of JBL isn’t too shabby.
Wish I'd have found this one before I bought the 12 I now have... Amazing versatility in the sound. A guy could reduce the amount of gear they're packing in and out of gigs significantly. Electric, acoustic and hollow body... one guitar and a myriad of diverse tones and sounds produced. Looks to me like Taylor has a solid winner here.
Hey all, I was using my Fractal Audio, AX8 pedal direct. With the acoustic settings, I turned off all modeling, had a little eq and verb. If you have an AX8 and would like the patch, message me. Hope you are all well and keeping the dream alive. Best, Marc.
Ergh, would rather hear how this guitar interfaces with a good clean tube amp. DR, etc
@@KingsofCfan I've used it many times with an amp, works great. just need to use slightly less gain on the amp settings than normal.
These were never on my radar but this is a really impressive demo and I want to try one out now!
This is the best video out there for hearing the acoustic tone of position 1! I have been looking at the T5 for almost a decade and could never find a good example of the acoustic tone. Excellent video!
I own a custom T5. Hands down, best guitar ever.
How much u pay?
loving this guitar concept- so many options, seems very inspirational. And this guy playing has all the chopz. bruh is killer
This was a great video! Absolutely love Sam’s playing & love 💕 the Taylor T5Z even more so after this demo! I’ve been wanting this be since they came out! I’ll always be a Taylor girl! 🎶
Give Marc one of these to play and the both of them could really rock it. Marc’s a great player in his own right.
thanks man, that would have been fun.....Next time!
Hey Marc thanks for posting the video. I saw you at a demonstration years ago at Jim's Music in Tustin CA and your demonstration of this guitar, as well as your playing, was phenomenal. You really brought it home how great the tone was and how your could hear every string equally and clearly. Everyone there was truly impressed! I recently found a T5z at a guitar center to try out myself and this really is an incredibly well-made guitar. Plays like a dream. I am definitely going to order one now that I can afford it, as soon as I figure out which one. Thanks again!
The video we’ve all been waiting from, from Taylor! YES!
Woah! I haven't seen Marc Seal since the mid 2000's and he's what originally took my guitar playing to the next level. Perfect person to explain this new Taylor for me!
Just got my T5z Pro and Im amazed
As a 57 year old man in Oklahoma and try to learn guitar again,please send my one of these guitars bc the sound is so beautiful and thank you 🎸
Sensational demo!
Really great review. Awesome looking and sounding guitar.
Just bought one today. Amazing guitar 🎸. The playing at the end 🔥🔥🔥
Good choice, enjoy!
This is definitely going on my bucket list.
oh wow... great job showcasing this guitar- i want it....
Sounds great!
Great tones but it'd be nice if we could get a peek at your offboard EQ settings as well as some information on what kind of preamps/amps you are running through to get that acoustic tone. This is one of the best tones - acoustic-wise- I have heard anyone coax out of the t5z.
This part!
Beautiful guitar and tones!
The T5z was the first electric guitar I purchased. I got it in 2016 (T5z Pro Borrego Red). While I have purchased a few more since then (the standard "must haves"), the T5z remains my favorite. (1) The playability; (2) the tonal versatility; (3) did I mention playability. Simply, the most fun-to-play guitar I own.
02:31 03:12 03:56 Posición 1: humbucker de cuello y sensor de cuerpo (más cercano al cuello)
04:47 Posición 2: Solo humbucker de mástil
05:50 06:14 06:40 07:03 07:17 Posición 3: puente humbucker
08:01 08:30 Posición 4: Humbuckers de mástil y puente en paralelo
09:21 Posición 5: Humbuckers de mástil y puente en serie
10:13 FINAL DEMOSTRATION
BLESS
I’m digging the guitar, seriously considering I’d I could find one locally to try around Seattle. Maybe digging Sam’s playing even more. Awesome chops. Gonna see if I can find his albums now.
Ted Brown music has had them in the past so you might want to give them a go.
A joy to look at, hold and play. Acoustic resonance is amazing. Even when unplugged it sings. The perfect guitar to “pick up and play” when inspired, and it will return that inspiration. Thanks Taylor!
Awesome great music song playing guitar 🎸 so sound great audio
Been playing my Z for several years now. My only complaint is that it has spoiled me for playing other guitars... I can get good acoustic sound but it is much easier to play than most any full acoustic. Easily adapts to playing swing, western swing, country, folk rock, light rock- all just using a Fishman Loudbox with a little reverb and chorus. Can get a bit of distortion that works with a Boss overdrive pedal. Or fingerpicking originals, at home with no amp at all, sounds really nice. Great for acoustic players with hand arthritis issues. And so light and compact. You don't have the kind of upper neck access like a Strat, so don't expect that.
Interesting about your hands. I have an 810e, 2014, and my fingers are getting stiff and it's hard to play at times!
Just got one of these...it's blowing me away on the first (acoustic) setting, which was my incentive for getting it. I've got other electrics that kill the other sounds - this guitar is really playable (like my other electrics) but TOTALLY delivers on the acoustic sound - love it!
What do you play into? I have a Fractal FM3 with a Laney FRFR cab and I think one of these would be great into that but Im curious how people use these. Thanks!
@@adambrunner9462 , I play into a Fender Mustang GT 40, since many users have created custom mods for acoustic guitars in various settings. It's a lot of fun to try them out, and sounds great!
This sounds fantastic!
Can't wait to play it, see how it compares to gretsch hollow body, nice to use for both electric and acoustic on same tune
Wow, what a versatile guitar!
Sam Rocks !!
The demo was very good. The guitar sounded great. I would have liked more explanation of what Marc was doing with his foot. Did he have an A/B switch for changing amps? What pedals and amps were used?
I have a T5z (Spruce). It's a wonderful guitar. Your amp and pedal questions are good ones. I'm wondering that myself.
See my comment on this thread. Rock on...🤘😝🤘
It's so much better than the Fender acoustisonics or whatever they're called. It's hard to imagine people are actually choosing those embarrassing things over a Taylor.
There really isn’t comparison between the Fender and the T5z. The fender has more focus on acoustic sounds while the T5z has more focus on electric sounds. Each has it’s place. I have both and love them each for what they bring to the table. They’re both just fun to play.
The T5z is one of the most versatile guitars ever made. We also have the 12 string.
Wow even goes neosoul clean tones
I have a koa one. Looks stunning and sounds fine. For more electric sounds though it lacks a lot of what a strat or les Paul gives. It’s biggest problem though is that you get a lot of feedback into the amps from the hollow body. I use the same amp and on solid body guitars no feedback but when I plug the T5z in it has very bad feedback on the strings. Touching the strings stops this. Initially I assumed it was a grounding issue so I’ve done it with wireless transmitters but it’s still there. Pity as the guitar is lovely apart from that
Hello! It is a hollow body. If you want les paul or strat sounds play a les paul or strat!
@@greghales8620 I have a les Paul. My issue wasn’t that. if you’re able to read correctly i merely mentioned it doesn’t have the les Paul or strat effect for the electric aspect but is a great all rounder. The real issue is the feedback on it
Had the same one Koa and have the same problem. So I sold it and bought T3 B instead, it’s pretty heavy but very versatile and loved it. This just wasn’t for me, I’m ok switching back and forth with my acoustic guitar during a show.
@@chrismccannIRL Have you seen the Grateful Dead Documentary?
They solved all their feedback problems with a 5 degree phase shift. Owsley came up with the idea. That's why you see them with two mikes on each stand. They are phase shifted 5 degrees apart. So to do this with a guitar, I assume you would need a splitter and a phase shifter, which I'm gonna try on an electric violin, cause the whole instrument feeds back. Worth a try.
How much feedback are we talking ?
great guitar , make sure your amp PA has good headroom. amazing acc sound amped in PA live ! I love it. Not a Paul or a strat , totally diff , much like a Taylor acc
Always thought they were cool, would love to see some more exotic tops with out the crazy price, just add little flavor to the look
Is the G string unwound? Looks to be. And would be better for bends on the electric side. But I’m wondering how good the intonation can be up the neck with that seemingly uncompensated bridge. I have a Gretsch with an uncompensated bar bridge and it’s totally workable but chords do get a little wonky up the neck by modern standards.
Would have liked to have heard how it responds to Jazz applications
It sounds good as far as it goes but I think It needs a blend knob ala PRS. It's nice to be able to use some acoustic sound under the humbuckers. 30% acoustic and 70% electric sounds pretty cool on a PRS with their Bangs system and two output jacks but this guitar can't do that apparently. The first position seems to be 50/50 and if you put some overdrive on it, you would lose the acoustic character.
ordered mine well over a month ago and hoping to get it soooon......
Come on Taylor....let's have a contest for this new T5z.
Well! Outstanding job Taylor! Possibly the next Gibson ES? (as sacrilegious as that may sound...hey, you can't be the top of the heap forever!)
Interesting. Very full and rich output, pleasantly surprising. Very impressive as an all-round, versatile instrument, always though maintaining the undertones of its acoustic base. Nice range of genres covered (both the T5 and Sam 😉). Tbf, Godin can do much the same with LGX-SA multi-voice guitar, although their acoustic sounds are created rather than intrinsic as in this T5. It would be helpful to know what the rig is as the amping is a big factor in sound delivery and quality, especially the reverb and projection (all excellent btw). What kit did you use? A submerged humbucker in the neck, liking that a lot. 😎
What amps are being used?
This sounds amazing. If only I could justify the 5000 dollar price tag. 😆 actually I think this one 3 Gs. They are probably totally worth the price tag though. Not hating because I love Taylor and will someday own one. I think a Taylor is my next guitar. Rock on everyone!🤘
How does the switching on the top-side of the body work practically? That seems quite fiddly compared to how Strat switching is so easy for the strumming hand. Even Les Paul switching seems like it might be easier by comparison.
DAYUM!
How was this recorded?
I wish that colour came in a left-hand model also.
I believe Taylor will make you one.
By nice
what amps are they using?
T5 is a superb dynamic guitar been my go to since it cane out practically worn it out! , whats the difference in the new ‘z’ model please?
the Z is a smaller body and scale than the full size T5
@@jasonlee2359 ty. as you can see by my bands name the classic is the one for me. I have t5 in the all wood finish also. Best stage guitar i have ever had, used ,toured with. Plus i am not a tall person so, z looks perfect!
Also jumbo frets, 15 inch neck radius vs 12 on T5, I love mine
Would’ve been much more helpful if there wasn’t all the amp switching going on. A lot of the change in what we’re hearing is just due to amp switching from acoustic rig to electric rig. I know that’s feasible, but not for everybody.
What are you plugged into?
Amp?
Great demo and guitar. What about the amps you used and pedals too? that would be very useful to know too. Thanks!
I commented on this below...best!
@@marcseal where ?
@@STF_YVR Hey all, I was using my Fractal Audio, AX8 pedal direct. With the acoustic settings, I turned off all modeling, had a little eq and verb. If you have an AX8 and would like the patch, message me. Hope you are all well and keeping the dream alive. Best, Marc.
"Nickel sounds better with magnetic pickups. That was good information. However, I tend to avoid nickel strings due to dermatitis issues. I suspect that contact with nickel can cause various side effects on human health.”
What are the amps used in the demo?
See my comment below! 🤘🤘
For Taylor Electric Guitar, I like T3 better than T5z to play Hybrid Picking and Fingerstyle
He can play a bit, that Sam Yun!!
Great acoustic sounds. It also has a unique electric sound. However, to my ears it will never compare to a strat or a les paul style guitar.
this is cool though because thats what every one else uses and they all sound like that. a blend of pick ups on the t5 sounds unlike anything else. you can get tones/sounds that are completely unique.
It’s a different bird altogether. I don’t think it was mean to compare with them just like a stray isn’t meant to compare with an LP and vice versa. I’ve had my T5 for 15 years it’s still going strong but I still have a strat an LP and a PRS Custom. They’re all different and all superb in their own way.
Fender Acoustasonic got nothing on this thing. Absolute beast
No modeling and no piezo quack
I wanchu I wanchu so bad T5z
Tatlor acoustic should have 50% off, or else people will go with this
Why do you build any other guitars??? 😂😇
My T5 sounds like a tinnie mess.
Freakin' amazing. Too bad it's $3K