Product Overview
This is a PROTOTYPE model by Taylor - ONLY AVAILABLE in a small quantity NEVER to produced again. The ultimate collectors pieces for any guitar or Taylor enthuaist. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Taylor History.
These guitars come with a Liberty Music warranty for 2 years! Extended Warranty.
The Taylor Crosstone is a rare and noteworthy prototype that represents a key moment in the development of hybrid electric-acoustic guitars, designed by Andy Powers—Master Builder and CEO of Taylor Guitars. Conceived as a variation of the Taylor T5z, the Crosstone incorporates early design cues that would go on to shape the Powers Electric A-Type and the updated T5z models released in 2023. After a year of road testing by artists from both Taylor and Powers Electric, we’re proud to present this historic instrument as a significant piece of the Powers Electric story.
One of its most distinctive features is the FF42 (Full Faraday) neck pickup, known for its warm, rich tone, enhanced clarity, and low noise performance. It's an ideal match for players who need responsive, genre-spanning sound—from lo-fi rock to Americana. The chambered body, made from Urban Ash with a Big Leaf Maple top, keeps the guitar lightweight while enhancing sustain and resonance, giving it a unique blend of electric precision and acoustic warmth.
Inside, custom Sitka spruce bracing enhances the guitar’s acoustic capabilities, offering a broader dynamic range, stronger projection, and a more expressive feel. The unfinished Neo-Tropical Mahogany neck features the familiar T5-style carve, while the 24 7/8" scale length strikes a balance that’s comfortable for players used to either electric or acoustic instruments.
Player comfort continues with a 12" radius Crelicam Ebony fingerboard, 21 jumbo frets, and a 1 11/16" TUSQ nut—ideal for smooth fretting and expressive bends. A Micarta saddle and Crelicam Ebony bridge deliver reliable intonation and excellent tonal transfer, while Taylor tuners provide stable and accurate tuning. From top to bottom, the Crosstone is a thoughtfully crafted instrument that blends innovative design with high-level playability.
A note from Taylor
Andy Powers and the design team at Taylor embarked on a project to create an electric-centric hollowbody guitar. 50 Prototype models were crafted using existing and experimental new components. Most were sent to Artists, but Liberty Music was able to grab the remaining stock to offer to our customers.
The Taylor CrossTone™ was designed as a new hollowbody electric guitar that revealed a fresh spectrum of sounds by blending magnetic and crystal pickups, enabling players to incorporate the unique sonic flavors of each pickup in dynamic new ways. CrossTone was intended to offer a rich new dimension of amplified tone for players to explore.
We're just now releasing them for sale. Once they're gone, there will be no more.
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Contact us and find out why you should buy your next guitar from Liberty Music! We fully inspect your instrument more than once, when received and when shipped. We also will SETUP your instrument at no additional charge prior to shipping your order.
We offer the following to help your secure your next dream guitar;
TRADE FROM ANYWHERE PROGRAM
- We accept trades on any musical instruments from anywhere simply reach out and we take care of all the logistics.
FINANCING UP TO 48 Months*
- We offer financing up to 48 Month* with Affirm, Synchrony, and Klarna, contact us today to find out more!
90 DAY LAYAWAY!
- With a 20% deposit you have 90 days to pay the balance if the guitar is in stock, if it is a pre-order simply put 20% down to secure your guitar and the remainder due once it arrives.
We buy, sell and trade with financing options with Klarna, Affirm and Synchrony available.
We will also beat any competitor's price.
We are an AUTHORIZED Furch DEALER. This comes with a full manufacturer’s warranty and is inspected upon receipt from the supplier and again prior to shipping your order.
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Number of Strings: 6 String
Body Shape: T5z
Cutaway: Venetian
Electronics: Custom
Top Wood: Big Leaf Maple
Rosette: F-Holes F-Holes, Unbound
Body Binding: Integral Maple
Top Finish: Gloss
Neck Wood: Neo-tropical Mahogany
Neck Profile: T5 Carve
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl Podium
Fretboard Binding: Black
Neck Finish: Matte
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Pick Guard: Italian Acrylic
Strap Pin: Black
Orientation: Right Handed
Color: Natural Back / Sides, Tobacco Sunburst Top
Case / Bag: Grey AeroCase
Back / Side Wood: Urban Ash
Back Configuration: Multipiece
Armrest: Beveled Integral Armrest
Back / Side Finish: Satin
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24-7/8"
Peghead Type: Paddle
Peghead Veneer Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Peghead Finish: Matte
Nut & Saddle: Black TUSQ Nut, Black Micarta Saddle
Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Electric Light (.010 - .046)
Tuners: Taylor Nickel with Nickel Buttons
End Pin: Nickel
