Pickup Positions
The Taylor T5 is designed to perform equally well through both electric and acoustic amps. Thanks to its humbucking pickups and proprietary body sensor, the T5 produces a versatile range of pure analog tones from strumming acoustic to crunch electric and everything in between. One flick of its five-way switch and you're on your way.

Position 1
Activating the hidden neck pickup and body sensor, Position 1 is where you'll find the most acoustic-like tones.

Suggested amps: Acoustic or PA, Electric/clean only (to prevent high-gain feedback in this position).

Position 2
The body sensor is switched off, leaving only the neck pickup active and yielding warm, round tones. This is a great position for solos and a good place to experiment with the tone controls. Try rolling back the Treble knob for darker tones.

Suggested amps: Acoustic or PA, Electric/clean or Electric/overdrive.

Position 3
We move into the bridge pickup zone and one of the most versatile tonal ranges. Position 3 will go from "spanky" and clean, all the way to "full-tilt crunch." Start out with the Volume at the detent (center) then roll it up to "push" the amp.

Suggested amps: Acoustic or PA, Electric/clean, Electric/overdrive, or Electric/high-gain.

Position 4
The neck pickup is re-activated and runs in parallel with the bridge pickup. You might find it reminiscent of a '50s hollowbody with a slight scoop. In Position 4 you'll find one of many unique T5 tones.

Suggested Amps: Acoustic or PA, Electric/clean, Electric/overdrive, or Electric/high-gain.

Position 5
The neck and bridge pickups are now running in series, creating a full and bright sound that's great for thick lead tones. Change the Volume settings and watch its "personality" change.

Suggested Amps: Acoustic or PA, Electric/clean, Electric/overdrive, or Electric/high-gain.