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GS5

Price: Discontinued / Series: Acoustic 5
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GS5

Cedar’s warmth, mahogany’s midrange overtones, and the full-bodied GS shape together translate into a girthy tone that’s rich with character and dynamic range.

This model has been discontinued.

Legacy Model

The GS5 is not currently offered as a standard production model. There may be an authorized Taylor dealer with this instrument in stock. If you would like to inquire about the availability of this guitar, please contact your local Taylor dealer or call us at 1-800-943-6782 in North America. For customers outside North America, contact the international Taylor distributor in your country.

Features

Discover the features that make this guitar unique

Grand Symphony

Shapes

This strong Taylor strummer produces a rich, bold voice.

Western Red Cedar

Top Woods

A true performer for those with a lighter touch, cedar tops yield extra warmth and pair nicely with mahogany and rosewood.

Tropical Mahogany

Body Woods

A midrange powerhouse. Mahogany is prized for balance and articulation, making it one of the best all-around tonewoods there is.

No Electronics

Electronics

Whether you’re an acoustic purist or simply don’t need a pickup, we’ve got you covered.

Non-cutaway

Cutaways

The clean, symmetrical look of a traditional acoustic guitar.
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Specifications

Our commitment to a great playing experience covers every detail of a guitar.

Highlights
Scale Length
25-1/2"
Nut & Saddle
Tusq
Bracing
Forward Shifted Pattern with Relief Rout
Truss Rod Cover
Indian Rosewood
Pickguard
None
Number of Frets
20
Tuners
Taylor Gold
Case
Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Brown
Brand of Strings
Elixir Medium
Body Length
20"
Body Width
16 1/4"
Body Depth
4 5/8"
Body
Binding/Edge Treatment
Ivoroid
Top Finish
Gloss
Back Config
2-piece No Wedge
Backstrap Finish
None
Rosette Size
Three Ring
Bridge Inlay
None
Back/Side Finish
Gloss
Armrest Binding
None
Backstrap Wood
None
Rosette Mat.
Abalone
Stain/Sunburst
Mahogany
Wedge
None
Armrest
no
Neck
Neck Width
1-3/4"
Fretboard Inlay
4mm Abalone Dots
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment
Ivoroid
Heel Cap Binding
Ivoroid
Type of Neck Joint
Taylor Neck
Neck/Heel
Tropical Mahogany
Fretboard Wood
Ebony
Neck Finish
Satin
Heel Length
3-1/2"
Peghead
Peghead Finish
Gloss
Peghead Binding
None
Peghead Type
Standard
Peghead Purfling
None
Headstock Overlay
Indian Rosewood
Peghead Inlay
None
Peghead Logo
Taylor Mother of Pearl
Other
Bridge Pins
Ebony w/ Abalone Dots
Buttons
Gold
Fingerboard Ext
None
Edge Trim
None
*Models are subject to change without notice

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Plain White Ts at the Taylor booth, NAMM 2011
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