{"product_id":"2006-taylor-t5-c-gold-top-hard-case","title":"USED 2006 Taylor T5-C Gold Top w\/ Hard Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2006 Taylor T5-C Gold Top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a striking example of Taylor's innovative T5 hybrid guitar design, combining the playability and amplified versatility of an electric guitar with the acoustic-inspired construction and character that made the T5 such a distinctive instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular T5-C features a beautiful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Top finish with a natural-finish back\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a unique visual contrast that makes it stand out from more conventional T5 examples. The guitar retains the distinctive T5-C architecture, including its thin hollow\/chambered construction, bound spruce top, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, Taylor Artist inlays, and versatile 5-way electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most interesting aspects of the T5 design is its pickup system. While this guitar has\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone visibly mounted pickup on the top\u003c\/strong\u003e, the T5's electronics incorporate additional pickup\/transducer elements within the instrument. The result is a remarkably versatile system controlled by the side-mounted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-way selector switch\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the T5-C to cover a wide range of acoustic-inspired and electric guitar tones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2006 Taylor T5-C also includes a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehard shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice for the player looking for a vintage Taylor with serious stage and studio versatility, as well as for the collector interested in Taylor's early T5 history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Distinctive Gold Top Taylor T5-C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first thing that sets this guitar apart is its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Top finish paired with a natural back\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metallic gold top provides a bold, vintage-inspired appearance, while the natural back creates an appealing contrast and highlights the T5's acoustic-inspired construction. The bound top, stylized soundholes, ebony appointments, and Taylor Artist fingerboard inlays complete a look that is unmistakably T5-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a player, this is a Taylor that looks considerably different from a traditional acoustic. For a collector, the combination of the 2006 production year, T5-C model designation, Gold Top treatment, and natural back makes this an especially interesting example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaylor's Innovative T5 Hybrid Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T5 was designed to blur the traditional boundary between acoustic and electric guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply taking a conventional acoustic guitar and adding an electric pickup, Taylor developed the T5 as a purpose-built thinline hybrid instrument. Its chambered\/hollow construction, acoustic-inspired top, and sophisticated electronics allow the guitar to produce tones that can move from acoustic-like sounds to more conventional electric guitar territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an instrument that can be particularly useful for players who want one guitar capable of handling multiple roles on stage or in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T5-C's comfortable thinline body and shorter-than-Fender 24 7\/8\" scale length also contribute to its distinctive playing feel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersatile T5 Electronics \u0026amp; 5-Way Switching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T5-C's electronics are one of the defining features of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough only\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone pickup is visibly mounted on the top of this guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e, the T5 system incorporates additional pickup\/transducer elements within the instrument. The presence of only one visible pickup should not be interpreted as a conventional single-pickup configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-way selector switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides access to different combinations of the T5's pickup system. The 2006 Goldtop T5-C system incorporates an under-fingerboard acoustic pickup, with the five-way switch selecting different combinations of sources to provide a variety of usable tones.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the T5-C particularly attractive to players who need a broad tonal palette without carrying separate acoustic and electric guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComfortable Taylor Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2006 T5-C features a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 7\/8\" scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 11\/16\" nut width\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 14\" fingerboard radius, and a slim C-shaped neck profile. The bound ebony fingerboard is fitted with Taylor's distinctive Artist-style abalone and mother-of-pearl inlays and 21 medium frets.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard give the instrument a familiar Taylor feel, while the thinline hollow\/chambered body keeps the overall playing experience distinctly different from a traditional full-depth acoustic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're playing chordal accompaniment, lead lines, fingerstyle passages, or using the T5's various amplified voices, the T5-C is designed to feel comfortable and responsive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVintage Taylor Construction \u0026amp; Appointments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T5-C combines traditional guitar woods and acoustic-inspired construction with Taylor's purpose-built hybrid design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2006 model features a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echambered mahogany body and bound spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a mahogany neck, bound ebony fingerboard, ebony bridge, ebony bridge pins, bone nut, compensated bone saddle, and an ebony headstock overlay. The headstock is bound and carries Taylor's distinctive logo treatment.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bound segmented soundholes and multi-ply top binding further emphasize the T5-C's acoustic heritage while contributing to its distinctive visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Taylor\u003cbr\u003eModel: T5-C\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2006\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Gold Top \/ Aztec Gold\u003cbr\u003eBack: Natural Finish\u003cbr\u003eInstrument Type: Thinline Hollowbody Hybrid Acoustic-Electric Guitar\u003cbr\u003eBody Construction: Chambered \/ Hollow\u003cbr\u003eBody Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eTop Wood: Spruce\u003cbr\u003eTop Binding: Multi-Ply\u003cbr\u003eSoundholes: Bound Segmented Soundholes\u003cbr\u003eNeck Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eNeck Construction: Bolt-On\u003cbr\u003eNeck Profile: Slim C\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Bound Ebony\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 14\"\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 24 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1 11\/16\"\u003cbr\u003eNut: Bone\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Frets: 21 Medium\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Inlays: Abalone \u0026amp; Mother-of-Pearl Taylor Artist\u003cbr\u003eSide Markers: Black\u003cbr\u003eHeadstock: Bound with Ebony Overlay\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eSaddle: Compensated Bone\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pins: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Taylor Sealed Die-Cast with Cloche Heads\u003cbr\u003eHardware: Chrome\u003cbr\u003eVisible Pickup: One Top-Mounted Humbucking Pickup\u003cbr\u003eT5 Electronics: Integrated Pickup\/Transducer System\u003cbr\u003ePickup Selector: 5-Way Blade Switch\u003cbr\u003eControls: Volume, Bass, Treble\u003cbr\u003eCase: Hard Shell Case\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on the pickup description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis instrument has one visibly mounted pickup, but the T5-C's electronics are not a conventional single-pickup system. The T5 architecture incorporates additional pickup\/transducer elements within the guitar, which are controlled through the 5-way selector. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the 2006 Taylor T5-C Gold Top?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Gold Top Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gold Top finish gives this vintage T5-C a particularly striking appearance, while the natural back creates a unique contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare \u0026amp; Collectible 2006 Example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2006 production year places this instrument within the early era of Taylor's T5 development. The T5 was introduced in the mid-2000s as one of Taylor's most ambitious departures from traditional acoustic guitar design.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Visible Pickup With Sophisticated T5 Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe clean appearance of one top-mounted pickup conceals the more complex pickup\/transducer system inside the T5-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-Way T5 Switching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe five-way selector provides access to different combinations of the T5's pickup and transducer system, giving the guitar a broad amplified tonal range.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Acoustic\/Electric Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe T5-C occupies a unique space between acoustic and electric guitar, making it an excellent choice for players who need tonal versatility from a single instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChambered Mahogany \u0026amp; Spruce Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of a chambered mahogany body and bound spruce top gives the T5-C its distinctive acoustic-inspired construction.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEbony Fingerboard \u0026amp; Taylor Artist Inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bound ebony fingerboard and Artist inlays provide the refined appearance and unmistakable Taylor identity expected from the T5-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Shell Case Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar includes a hard shell case for storage, transportation, and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2006 Taylor T5-C Gold Top with natural back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard shell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop at Metz Music?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Metz Music, we're more than just a place to buy musical instruments—we're musicians helping musicians. We offer quality instruments and gear from trusted brands, backed by knowledgeable, personal service. Whether you're a beginner choosing your first instrument or a seasoned player looking for your next upgrade, we're here to help you find the right fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop with confidence at Metz Music and experience the difference that comes from a music store that truly cares about your sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metz Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54457543754001,"sku":null,"price":1699.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/0273\/9729\/files\/167a4c24-d8c7-47c5-aabb-e945ebee3a73.jpg?v=1787666605","url":"https:\/\/metzmusic.com\/products\/2006-taylor-t5-c-gold-top-hard-case","provider":"Metz Music ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}