Taylor Jacob Collier Signature Model JCSM-5

Full Description

Unique 5-string design

The Taylor Jacob Collier Signature Model JCSM-5 offers an innovative 5-string configuration, expanding creative possibilities with its distinctive DAEAD tuning. This tuning approach provides a unique balance between lower strings tuned in fifths and upper strings in fourths, offering a fresh perspective on traditional chord shapes and melodic phrasing. Designed to inspire new approaches to composition and performance, this setup allows for an extended tonal range without requiring additional adjustments to technique. You can experiment with rich harmonic textures or explore complex intervals thanks to the 5-string design, delivering an expressive and inspiring experience.

Premium koa craftsmanship

Crafted from select-grade Hawaiian koa, the Grand Concert body of the JCSM-5 produces a rich, resonant sound with a stunning visual appeal. Koa is prized for its ability to offer a dynamic tonal response that evolves over time, developing greater warmth and depth with continued play. The natural aesthetic of the koa, enhanced by a matte finish, highlights the wood's striking grain patterns while ensuring a comfortable playing feel. This premium tonewood not only enhances the guitar’s projection and sustain but also contributes to its lightweight yet durable construction, making it an ideal companion for both practice and performance.

Stage-ready electronics

The JCSM-5 is equipped with LR Baggs Element VTC electronics, providing a natural and dynamic amplified sound. This system accurately captures the guitar’s unique tonal characteristics, delivering clarity and warmth when plugged in. The discreet onboard controls allow for effortless tone shaping, ensuring that you can achieve the perfect balance in any performance setting. The electronics offer consistent sound quality with minimal feedback, preserving the guitar’s acoustic integrity and allowing the koa’s tonal nuances to shine through. This beauty makes for an excellent companion on stage and in the studio thanks to the LR Baggs electronics, keeping your sound pristine.

Thoughtful design details

Attention to detail is evident throughout the design of the JCSM-5, with features that combine functionality and aesthetics. The ebony fretboard, bridge, and peghead have been carefully selected for their rich variegation and smooth feel, enhancing both playability and visual appeal. Additional custom touches include a koa truss rod cover with Jacob Collier’s signature logo and a unique interior label that adds a personal touch. Gotoh 510 antique chrome tuners provide precise tuning stability, ensuring that the guitar stays in tune even through extended sessions. The inclusion of a brown AeroCase offers lightweight yet durable protection, making it easy to transport while keeping the guitar safe from everyday wear and tear.

Specifications

• Product Name: Taylor Jacob Collier Signature Model JCSM-5
• Product Code: Jacob Collier Signature Model JCSM-5

Body

• Back/Side Wood: Select-grade Hawaiian koa
• Top Wood: Select-grade Hawaiian koa
• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Finish: Matte
• Bracing: V-Class

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam ebony
• Scale Length: 24-7/8”
• Nut Width: 1-11/16”
• Fretboard Inlays: Mother-of-pearl 4mm dot inlays

Hardware & Electronics

• Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 antique chrome with matching buttons
• Bridge: West African Crelicam ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Tusq nut, Micarta saddle
• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Custom 5-string set (.012, .017, .030, .042, .053)
• Case: Brown AeroCase