Comments on: Review: The Taylor T5 ~ Is it an electric? Is it an acoustic? http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/ Real. Guitar. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:20:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Claus Tanderup http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-8578 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-8578 Hi Corbett,

I had the exact same problem. When I got the T5 years ago, I skipped the standard .11 electric strings, ordered and installed the acoustic saddle and set it up with .12 acoustic strings. Later I began to notice the problem with the B string you mention. And, as I sort of began to miss the easier action of the lighter strings, I recently reverted to .11 strings (unwound) and lo and behold, the volume balance of the individual strings is back. I don’t know what kind of strings you use, but this was my 50 cents. Seems to me, the T5 was built and electronically equipped to use .11 electric strings.

Claus Tanderup

]]> By: Corbett Alley http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-8460 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:06:18 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-8460 I have a 2008 T5C2 (Koa Wood). I’m having trouble with a “hot” b string. It’s significantly louder than the e and g. I’ve run it through three different amps and have the same problem. Has anyone else had this problem and if so were they able to find a fix?

Corbett

Oct. 29, 2011

]]> By: juliaancole http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-8142 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:53:08 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-8142 I am a musician, i use this taylor t5 it really good and they is liveliness to here, i getting more interest to use this for more times thank you for your product.

]]> By: GoofyDawg http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-7423 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:07:02 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-7423 Scott, that’s the most important thing. If it pleases you, that’s all that matters. And I’ve discovered that I play the best when I’m playing something that pleases me.

]]> By: scott fauley http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-7218 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:46:45 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-7218 Just wanted to say..i just bought a brand new T-5, and I am very intrigued..it sounds like nothing else I’ve ever owned..I’ve got a fine quality acoustic guitar to use as needed, but because i handle both rhythm and lead parts in the band I’m in and a lot of the songs are “acoustic” I can see myself using this guitar a lot because I won’t have to switch around as much..I can probably use the T-5 for at least 50 percent of the songs we do..Nice!!It’s not a perfect acoustic tone, but when the other guy is using a D18 it doesn’t matter.. Plus the playability is unreal..As far as noise is concerned, mine plays dead quiet, even when my tube screamer is on.. Yeah I just bought it today, but I like the fact that it has it’s own voice..

]]> By: Winkefett http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-6757 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:56:04 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-6757 Just some more comments for those of you who want a little more “fullness” from the guitar… I have mine running through this chain which gives it amazing depth and coupled with the ease of playing makes this guitar amazing…

Guitar -> Boss TU3 -> LRBaggs Para DI -> Digitech Reverb Stompbox -> PA…

couple that with my TCHelicon reverb vocal processor and it is a studio sound in a live setting from a vocal/instrument perspective. The paraDI allows me to truly “enhance and fill” the tone out. After messing around with it in this configuration for 4 hours, I’m in love and have found the perfect combination.

]]> By: Winkefett http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-6708 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:37:56 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-6708 agreed… using my martin with a band is bit harder as it takes a bit more massaging to get the right tone for each venue and the right eq mix. the t-5 however does allow for pretty easy adjustment from the knobs (if it was set up correctly before hand and you aren’t doing MAJOR sound adjustments during the show). overall i’m happy with it. not sure i’d be singing the same tune if i paid 3000 like some other people, but nonetheless, i would recommend it for the acoustic player that is looking for a decently versatile guitar. really cool website/blog as well. a LOT of great info and insight on here and no flaming… that’s quite a feat!

]]> By: GoofyDawg http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-6707 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:29:52 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-6707 Great insight! I have a Fender Stratacoustic “hybrid” that I really dig, but it’s really only good with a band. As a solo instrument, I rarely use it.

]]> By: Winkefett http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-6706 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:35:57 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-6706 i actually went in to GC to play one of these and while i own a martin hd-28v, i wasn’t disappointed in the sound of this guitar. it has no issue cutting through the bass player or drums and honestly, (reading all of the posts), people are assuming this guitar is going to sound like a well aged acoustic. while it may open up a bit each year, i didn’t expect this guitar to have the fullness of a mic’d martin. i guess i needed a guitar that would be easy to play (it is wonderful to play), built solidly (didn’t have an issue that people above had with buzzing or battery plate), and looked wonderful. i actually picked one up a couple weeks ago off of ebay for 1500 bucks. while 2700 is cheap, i can definitely part ways with 1500 bucks for this sucker. i put acoustic lights on it and wow. i’m truly impressed. it works for my niche playing with a full band, but don’t get me wrong… if i’m doing a solo gig without a bass, lead or drummer, i’m using my martin.

]]> By: billster http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-6565 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:49:24 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-6565 please,i do not mean to offend anyone in this statement on the taylor,i play 5 nights a week,and for the price of the guitar i was dissappointed,yes they have a great sound and they are beautiful,but with the kind of pickups on the t5,you could get the same sound on a epiphone,and as far as the build,who would put banjo frets on that expensive of a guitar,and when you look at the struture of the neck to the body it dips, to me its not a 2000 plus dollar guitar,your buyin a name,you can take a guitar that fills good put the same electronics in it for a quater of the price and have a damn nice guitar,gentleman i am 54 years old ive played since i was 10,dont get took because of a name

]]> By: GoofyDawg http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-5821 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 06:58:54 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-5821 Tom Anderson makes awesome guitars! Auditioned a few over the years, and love how they sound/play! Nice score!

]]> By: Robbi M. http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-5818 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:49:06 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-5818 Well, I recently bought a Tom Anderson Crowdster Plus, and I must say …the acoustic quality in this guitar is very overwhelming in Acoustic satisfaction way!…the guitar itself is Beautiful and the design is amazing! I payed $1,800 for it. Great quality and no ReEQing and absolutely no feedback.

]]> By: Adam Mayes http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-5014 Fri, 14 May 2010 03:00:59 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-5014 I’ve developed a triphonic electric guitar pickup designed to replace the single coil of a Strat or Tele. The highlights of my pickup are this: 3K-ohm, passive, tricoil pickup (that is three, small individual coils wired in series, not one bobbin wrapped and tapped three times). It has greater clarity, richer tone and more sustain than a standard single coil pickup.

I would be happy to supply a set of pickups for your review.

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If you’d like more information, just write to me or visit my website.

Thank you,

Adam Mayes
Mayes Pickups
http://www.mayespickups.com

p.s.–if this is considered spam, I apologize, but I didn’t see a place to email you directly.

]]> By: Chiriqui Panama http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-5002 Wed, 12 May 2010 15:18:24 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-5002 I am new to blogging and actually loved your website. I am going to bookmark your blog and keep checking you out. Thanks for sharing your web site.

]]> By: Welcome! « Guitar Gear http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4985 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:34:31 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4985 [...] Review: The Taylor T5 ~ Is it an electric? Is it an acoustic? [...]

]]> By: GoofyDawg http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4874 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:57:24 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4874 I can attest to this with my Stratacoustic. I use electric strings on it because I want the ease of playing, but I do admit to sacrificing the rich character that dedicated acoustic strings bring to the party. But the my BBE Sonic Stomp and a good Reverb, plus going through a DI help a lot.

]]> By: Dave http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4873 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:27:10 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4873 First time that i bought the guitar i was connecting it direct thru the board and the sound was horrible,and variax direct thro the board sounds pretty good,that’s why i sold it the first time.

Now that i am using POD X3 i have more acoustic like tone with the avalon,api,neve and console preamp models.

So i am very happy and i could even try to record something acoustic with it.Variax is a keeper tough.

For the guys using the AC60: how do you record with it? did you mic it or direct from the output thru the board?

]]> By: JoeInOttawa http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4872 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:23:16 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4872 It already is a balanced output. I use a TRS-to-XLR cable for it now. Slightly hotter output, but otherwise the same thing.

I can say, however, that acoustic strings do make a difference — although they hurt the electric character of the guitar. Other things that help include the BBE Acoustimax (or any other good) pre-amp, or the rather excellent Taylor K4.

]]> By: GoofyDawg http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4871 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:19:25 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4871 Reading some people’s dissatisfaction with the acoustic settings, I’m wondering if it would be good to run the acoustic through a DI to convert the signal to a balanced signal before going into a board.

]]> By: Dave http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4870 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:43:58 +0000 http://guitargear.org/2007/03/08/review-the-taylor-t5-is-it-an-electric-is-it-an-acoustic/#comment-4870 I used to have a T-5 S a couple of years ago,i sold my Variax 700 Acoustic to buy the T5 and the result was: Disappointed.The “Electric” Sound was very good even for Record from Power chords to Lead Solos (Kind Erick Johnson) and the acoustic sound (recorded) wasn’t nothing compared with the variax acoustic sound,so i decided to sell it and buy the varaiax again.

Right now i am playing a lot of Electric and acoustic sounds with my band and i has to swith guitars on almost every song,being the lead vocalist that is a big issue because i spend time between songs swithcing guitars,so T5 apperas again in the brain.I bought it but this time i keept the Variax.

It is a very nice looking instrument and feels like a high end guitar compared with the Variax,you have to be carefull with the distorted sounds because i already damaged one twitter of the PA with it.I am really happy with it tough,i am using it live with POD X3 Live and use the acoustic sound with the “NEVE” preamp on it and sounds pretty decent, i am just using one guitar at the gigs and that was what i looking for.I still using the variax in the Studio.

I noted the UM problem but only when i am very close of the systems (Amps,power generators etc…)

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