Taylor Custom Catch #3 -CT5z Quilted Big Leaf Maple/Shamel Ash 2026

Taylor Custom Catch #3 -CT5z Quilted Big Leaf Maple/Shamel Ash 2026

An absolutely exemplary example out of Taylor's Custom Shop, made exclusively for the invite only 2026 NAMM "Catch" event.  We knew we had to go home with this guitar the second we saw it.

This bold take on the T5z showcases a fresh color combination and elaborate, iridescent inlays, elevating it to new aesthetic heights. Featuring a vibrant Juniper Green top color that emphasizes the gorgeous quilting unique to Big Leaf maple, this hybrid electric-acoustic boasts a three-dimensional visual effect that contrasts beautifully with the Arctic White Shamel ash back and sides and slim, fast-playing mahogany neck adorned with paua Spring Vine inlays. The maple’s natural grain remains visible around the F-holes, pickup slot and rounded edges, creating the impression of traditional wood binding. Outfitted with an acoustic body sensor, dual high-definition humbuckers and a convenient five-way switch, the hollowbody T5z allows players to explore everything from warm acoustic tones to high-gain electric crunch.