Taylor Custom Shop CT5z B5022 NAMM 2025 #22 Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case

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Built as one of the rare NAMM 2025 showcase pieces, this Taylor Custom CT5z B5022 carries the kind of artistry and attention to detail that only the Custom Shop brings to the table. The semi-hollow CT5z body, crafted from Urban Ash with a striking Big Leaf Maple top, delivers a lively response that blends electric snap with a warm, open acoustic resonance. Its Orange Burst finish highlights every curl in the maple, giving it a stage-ready presence that looks as expressive as it feels.

The Neo-Tropical Mahogany neck is carved to the comfortable T5 profile, fast and familiar but with just enough substance for players who appreciate a confident grip. Paired with a Crelicam ebony fingerboard and elegant Silver Spires inlays, it offers a smooth, articulate playing surface that responds instantly to both dynamic strumming and delicate fingerstyle. The shorter 24-7/8-inch scale length adds a touch of looseness and warmth, while the headstock-adjustable truss rod ensures easy, precise setup adjustments.

At the heart of this guitar is Taylor’s versatile T5 electronics system, letting players move seamlessly between warm acoustic-like textures and punchy electric tones through the 5-way switch. Whether you’re blending with a band, stepping forward for a solo, or exploring layered tones in the studio, the CT5z can shift personalities without losing its fundamental clarity and musicality. Nickel hardware, stained bone bridge pins with opal dots, and the hand-selected woods work together to create an instrument that feels as refined as it sounds.

Offered in a brown Taylor deluxe hardshell case and available now at Haggerty’s Music, this NAMM-exclusive CT5z is the kind of guitar that doesn’t just fill a role—it inspires creativity from the moment it’s in your hands. If you’re searching for a custom Taylor that blurs the line between acoustic warmth and electric expression, this one stands in a class of its own.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Custom Shop
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Orange Burst

Body

• Body Material: Urban Ash
• Body Top Material: Big Leaf Maple
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Shape: CT5z
• Body Style: Semi-Hollow

Neck

• Headstock Type: Solid
• Neck Material: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Shape: T5 Carve
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Depth: 0.822" at 1st Fret, 0.856" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 
• Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Position Inlays: Faux Pearl / Silver Spires
• Side Dots: White
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Headstock Adjustable
• Truss Rod Nut: 1/4"
• Nut Material: White TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"

Hardware

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Stained Bone with Red Australian Opal Dots
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: Glued-In
• Pickguard: None
• Pickup Covers: Nickel
• Control Knobs: Black
• Switch Tip: Black with White Indicator
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
• String Trees: None
• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Electric Medium (.011-.049)
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: Black
• Output Jack: 1/4" Nickel

Electronics

• Pickup: T5 System
• Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble
• Switching: 5-Way Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: None
• Case/Gig Bag: Brown Taylor Deluxe Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1210015087
• Manufacture Date: 10/01/2025