Taylor T5 Thinline Fiveway

I've always been a big fan of thin acoustic-electric guitars like the Gibson SST simply because I can have the feel of an electric with fantastic acoustic tone. Well, Gibson discontinued manufacturing the SST in January '06 so I've been on the hunt for something similar that I could incorprate in my worship leading and various other playing. If I could have my way I'd have a two necked guitar: one neck being a Taylor acoustic and the other a PRS electric (haha). Well, I'd sure love to stay out of the '80's look on stage... then I came across the new Taylor T5 thinline, recent '06 winner of NAAM's Retailers Choice electric guitar of the year. I had no idea they had come up with such a cool guitar. Not only does the guitar look like a piece of fine art, HC reviews of the T5 are a amazing and promo video clips display the incredible versatility of the guitar. The combo acoustic/electric guitar can take both acoustic and electric strings - whatever feel you need in your style. The price is what you'd expect from a high-end Taylor but would likely pay dividends through the music set night after night - truly a remarkable concept. I'm going to head down the road to the music shop to give one a test drive myself - almost sounds too good to be true.