Taylor Guitars Expands Jacob Collier Offerings With Two New 5-String Models

Following the success of the October 2024 launch of the Jacob Collier Signature Model 5-String, featuring a Grand Concert body crafted with solid, Select-grade Hawaiian koa, Taylor is now introducing the Jacob Collier Academy 22e 5-String and the Jacob Collier GS Mini 5-String. Both new models feature Jacob's preferred DAEAD tuning along with fresh aesthetics and are designed within Taylor's Academy Series and GS Mini frameworks, giving players more accessibly priced options to explore Collier's unique musical approach.

The unveiling of these new models follows the October 10 release of Collier's critically acclaimed album, The Light For Days, which recently earned him his 16th GRAMMY® nomination in the Best Arrangement, Instruments & Vocals category for his reimagining of the Beach Boys classic “Keep An Eye On Summer” — fittingly arranged for his bespoke 5-string guitars.

"These new 5-string models are a total dream come true for me," says Jacob. "Each is so distinct in their own right. For them to be accessible to more people, while maintaining the same spirit that inspired the original designs, is a wonder. I'm so looking forward to more folks having the opportunity to discover this 5-string world and make their own magic with it."

The collaboration began when Collier approached Taylor about creating a custom 5-string acoustic guitar featuring his preferred DAEAD tuning — where the lower strings are tuned by fourths while the higher strings are tuned by fifths. That custom instrument, built by Andy Powers, Taylor's Chief Guitar Designer, President and CEO, became a staple of Collier's performances. The tuning makes common chord shapes easier for beginners to form with their fingers, while for experienced players, it unlocks a new tonal landscape ripe for musical exploration.