Taylor T3/B | The Most Underrated Guitar in Taylor's Line

Today, Chris and Cooper are taking a look at one of the most versatile, yet underrated guitars on the market, the Taylor T3/B. With some high definition pickups, wildly cool switching options with midrange boost and coil splitting, and a beauty of a figured top-- this guitar deserves more love! Take a look and a listen and let us know if you agree.
0:00 Intro/Specs
10:45 T3B Demos
14:16 Final Thoughts
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[@pariahgaming365]

The guitar is absolutely beautiful. When it comes to electric guitars, I don’t buy into the whole “tonewood” thing but I’m sure it’s a beast of an axe. Will have to get one sometime next year!

[@climber7565]

I enjoyed this very much! Thank you, fellows! Cooper! you rocked this beautiful guitar!

[@im58woody]

There’s an old video out on the T3 that shows how you can get an acoustic tone when you split the coils in the center position. Maybe you could do another video demonstration for that. Good job.

[@davidmeltzer1715]

I had one of the original Taylor solid bodies. It was a wonderful guitar. I also had a t5z, but never bonded with it. I'd love to have a t3. Glad to see they're still making them

[@haroldferry1397]

Thank you for your video. I was hesitant of buying one. Now i will.

[@casperyourfriendlyghost7552]

I have a t3b I got from a good buddy and over time it became one of my favorite guitars. Mine has mini New York style humbuckers and a five way switch on the top non-horn side. It’s a beast for a range of tones which makes it great for looping

[@michaelogden5093]

The access panels in back are appreciated.

[@seanhallahan14]

It's gorgeous! Thank you!

[@nicolen.9642]

Pretty, never seen this Taylor...discover with pleasure. Thank you guys. 👍🎶🎶🎶

[@Peetie_Wheatstraw]

Thanks for reminding that I want one of these guitars. I've always been a fan. One thing I noticed is that it has only 21 frets and doesn't have the ease of reach to the high frets that an ES-335 has. Still a nice guitar.

[@tomharrison2898]

Had a T3B for a few years..an excellent guitar for many different types of music. Ive got the HD in the neck position and the alnico in the bridge which Ive found to be the most versatile

[@GuitarTalkWithBrian]

I've had two already, trading my way to the specific Gibsons I wanted. If they had anything but dots, I'd buy another one and keep it!

[@charlesbranch4120]

Cooper's preferred electric guitar until Taylor comes out with... (They talk about it within the employee-owned company.) Thanks for an enlightening analysis, so now, I'll have to suggest that Andy Lund play his segment intros with a T3 on a Taylor Guitars Primetime episode. Wow!

[@charlottesimonin2551]

If I were looking for an electric guitar I think this one would be at the top of my list.

[@bobkrause0103]

Great job guys

[@christiangoll8731]

I've got a Taylor sb1-x. Also very underrated. Great guitar.

[@pieve5516]

I am interested. Would really like you to audition multiple guitars so we can hear the difference. Thanks

[@cesarmedina9592]

I would definitely drop the bigsby for a Duesemberg trem

[@marc.cross22]

If you guys could ever get a hold of Israel Houghton’s signature Taylor T3/T5 mash up - THAT would be a review for the ages!

[@jonpage4029]

Thank you both this was perfect explanation love it.

[@T.C..]

Please compare the Taylor 414ce vs 814ce. They seem so similar except for price.

[@djsallinger3146]

bro i absolutely lose my shit when i see people just shred non stop when you are trying to listen to how a guitar sounds. like i am trying to listen to it's sonic qualities, that is drawn out chords and maybe seeing how it responds to a nice reverb pedal with some arpeggios. Just something for the future i suppose cause i have seen the same sentiment

[@MrLph427]

Sounds lovely……through what looks n sounds like blues Jnr ? Suits it well

[@supermanny73]

Damn Cooper! You rock, bro...wish you would have whaled on that Bixby

[@timnewman1172]

Reminds me of a Gretch, would love to hear it thru a blackface Deluxe Reverb...

[@mperron3]

Does the Bigsby Vibrato knock the guitar out of tune? PS - Hey Cooper, what's up?

[@kendalltaylor1274]

You got an amp recommend for the t3

[@SiQuemaCuhh]

In my opinion the only thing that sucked about this guitar is the fact they made a mash up of a T3B and a T5 (2 outputs outs on the same body) but only made it for Israel Houghton. I get he’s a Taylor artist but I called and was willing to pay the price for a guitar just like that. Search it up. Any time you see Israel houghton playing his T3B he has 2 outs on the guitar. It sound absolutely MAD.

[@WHATTHEBEEP1]

Very sweet guitar, I love mine. Mine does not sound as good as when Cooper is playing that one must be something wrong with it lol!!

[@gordonbradbury8996]

The T3 and T5 are long overdue for a refresh.

[@joelgagui6087]

Great guitar, my only complaint was the upper fret access was terrible. From fret 1 to 12 great but almost unusable past. Probably why they aren’t big sellers.

[@joebwannabe]

I have one of these and that's literally my only gripe with it. Soloing past the 12th fret is a challenge. That said, I love this guitar like a family member.

[@dennism7532]

Tone chameleon. Love it

[@kidbanana360]

That guitar is like classical music, beautiful and unique but not or everyone like the GS mini is

[@cchavez248]

Just my two cents. I think the momentum for the T3 was dulled because most players wanted to love the T5 for a guitar with really strong electroacoustic performance with a tip if the hat to electric sounds but were disappointed with both aspects on the T5. Then, along comes the T3 that, at a quick glance, looks like the little, budget brother to the T5! After being disappointed with the T5, many players probably didn't even ask to try the T3. I maybe wrong, but I am pretty sure, for many potential buyers, this was probably the case!

[@josearaujo8616]

Because it makes no sense in paying 2K for a laminated top with a veneer... You must be crazy to do that, or really love the logo, IMHO.

[@cchavez248]

@@josearaujo8616 ??

[@josearaujo8616]

@@cchavez248 IMHO, its very hard to justify the price on hollow body guitars made of plywood and veneer tops. Its all in the logo, so if you are willing to pay 2-3k for a guitar you buy gibson, if not there are plenty of same quality guitars for half the price.

[@cchavez248]

@@josearaujo8616 Ahh, I see your point. To be honest, electric guitars with laminate bodies are fine, sound wise but I do wish that their price would, more closely, represent their materials. In the case of a Gibson, at least if you buy a high-end 335, 345, or 355, the resale value will go up, despite the guitar's being a laminate construction!

[@roberthealy1814]

What kind of Amp do you use? An acoustic amp?

[@AlamoMusic]

You would want to use an electric guitar amp.

[@jazzsounds8159]

Tone for days. 👍

[@glorioskiola]

I need Cooper’s hands.

[@gregtrimble7113]

if ONLY they had an arch top like the 335

[@frankie_CALB]

It’s cool, but the fanboy faithful will never get one cos they’re only about that ES-335 life. Or whatever other semi-hollow they’re into, thinlines come to mind too.

[@richardblock2458]

One of mine....

[@josearaujo8616]

Laminated maple top for more than 2K?

[@AlamoMusic]

Most semi-hollow body guitars are laminate. ES-335 guitars have always been laminate and cost $3000. Archtop guitars with solidly carved tops are a different beast and the designs follow function. - Chris

[@josearaujo8616]

@@AlamoMusic I knew that gibsons are also laminated with veneer. Even solid back and sides archtops use veneer wich is significant and telling.

[@By_Rant_Or_Ruin]

What part of too much money do you guys not get?

[@Mendo707mx]

I have a 2007 solid body custom walnut and it’s an amazing guitar.