Taylor's T5 was a genuinely new idea when it arrived in 2005: a thinline hollowbody that can pass for an amplified acoustic one moment and a clean, articulate electric the next. The secret is Taylor's pickup system, which pairs a body sensor with a bridge pickup and a neck humbucker hidden under the fretboard, all routed through a five-way switch. The C2 sits in the Custom line, with a figured Hawaiian koa top over sapele back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a bound ebony fretboard. It is a remarkably versatile guitar for players who need to cover acoustic and electric ground with one instrument.
This one has been set up here in the shop and is playing great. There is some fret wear, but it does not impact playability. The finish shows some impressions and small dings from use. It is all original with no mods. It comes in a Gretsch hard case, which is not original to the guitar.
- Make: Taylor
- Model: T5-C2
- Year: 2011
- Made In: El Cajon, California
- Serial: 1105311089
- Body: Thinline hollowbody
- Top: Figured Hawaiian koa
- Back & Sides: Sapele
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Bound ebony
- Scale Length: 24 7/8"
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Electronics: Taylor T5 system (body sensor, bridge pickup, neck humbucker), 5-way switch with onboard EQ
- Finish: Edgeburst
- Condition: Very Good
- Includes: Gretsch hard case (not original)
- Known Issues: Some fret wear (does not affect playability); finish impressions and small dings
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value. International buyers are welcome — please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing.
About Mill River Music
Mill River Music is an independent, human-powered music shop located in downtown Northampton, MA, run by a team of players, enthusiasts, and certified repair technicians. Every piece of used gear we sell is personally inspected, tested, and set up before it ships — we don't list it until we'd be happy to play it ourselves.
As Martin and Taylor certified techs, we hold our guitar work to a high standard, and we're committed to full transparency about the condition of everything we sell. No surprises.
When you buy from Mill River, you're supporting an independent local business that genuinely cares — about gear, about players, and about doing things right. We're here every step of the way. Reach out anytime.
