Taylor Jacob Collier 5-String: Who Needs Six Strings Anyways?
Less strings, more music?
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What to do when normal guitars and ordinary musical keys are just too boring? Just leave out a string and and use an open tuning! That seems to be the idea behind the two additional models from the Taylor Jacob Collier 5-String Series. Both the GS Mini and Academy 22 are compact, highly portable acoustic guitars that Taylor developed in collaboration with Collier.
Highlights
- Academy 22 and GS-Mini models with five strings instead of six
- Signature acoustic guitars by Jacob Collier
- Open tuning D-A-E-A-D
- Gig bag included
Everything you need to know:
What Makes the Taylor Jacob Collier 5-String Series so Special?
I must admit that I sometimes roll my eyes at Jacob Collier. Sure, 15 Grammy nominations and six Grammy wins speak for themselves, as do sold-out tours. And I love his endless musical enthusiasm. But EVERYTHING has to be more different, more colorful, more special, even with his signature Crocs.
But does missing a string really make writing and playing music so much better and more unusual? Anyways. That’s what the Taylor Jacob Collier 5-String series is all about. Two models have been available since 2021, and today, a GS-Mini and an Academy 22 join them. In addition to the missing string, the tuning is also different: D-A-E-A-D.
Open tunings, much more than missing strings, can be a great source of inspiration. It can be great fun to play the usual chords and develop new melodies in an instant.
What Materials Were Used in the GS Mini and Academy 22?
Apart from the missing string, the Taylor Jacob Collier 5-string series offers proven features in both models. In the GS Mini, the colorful binding around the sound hole is a striking feature. In terms of wood types, its back and sides are made of Sapele, the top is solid Sitka spruce, and the neck is mahogany.
Taylor uses ebony for the fingerboard and bridge, while 20 frets with dot inlays and standard Taylor tuners round off the package. The slightly larger Jacob Collier Academy 22 comes in a Compact Academy Grand Concert body format. Here, the top is made of solid walnut, as are the back and sides.
As with the GS-Mini, Taylor uses mahogany for the neck and ebony for the fingerboard and bridge. Inn addition, this model also comes with a Fishman Presys VT pickup.
FAQs about the Taylor Jacob Collier 5-String Series
Why do these Jacob Collier models only have five strings?
Taylor and Jacob Collier have developed an acoustic guitar that encourages unusual voicings. An open tuning D-A-E-A-D on five strings is particularly well suited for this.
Who are the 5-string models for?
The Taylor Jacob Collier 5-string series is for fans of Jacob Collier and anyone looking for inspiration and new possibilities on the acoustic guitar. And all this in a compact format.
What is the difference between the GS Mini and the Academy 22?
The GS Mini features a Sitka spruce and sapele body, while the Academy 22’s body is made entirely of walnut. This model also comes with a Fishman Presys VT pickup.
What are the musical benefits of an open D-A-E-A-D tuning?
This open tuning enables unusual chord voicings, thereby opening up new avenues for melodies and songs.
Taylor is expanding its collaboration with Jacob Collier with two new models in the Taylor Jacob Collier 5-String series. The GS Mini and Academy 22 models are compact, and both come with five strings instead of six. In addition, these acoustic guitars are tuned to D-A-E-A-D.
Conclusion
The release of the Taylor Jacob Collier 5-String comes hot on the heels of Collier’s recently released new album, “The Light for Days.” And, fittingly, this album consists almost entirely of songs that Jacob plays on acoustic guitar alone!
Not everyone will like the missing string, but if you’re looking for an acoustic guitar that, like Collier’s Signature from Strandberg, simply does something completely different, then these two models are just right for you.
Price and Availability
Both guitars are now available for order from Thomann, but delivery is expected to take approximately eight to ten weeks. So they might not be ready in time for Christmas. The Taylor Jacob Collier GS Mini* costs €799.00, while the Taylor Jacob Collier Academy 22* is priced at €1,199.00.
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