Our Take:
This Academy 10 is perfect for beginner guitar players, but even pros will be able to appreciate the quality that Taylor has imbued in this model. Everything about this guitar will appeal to you if you’re just starting out on your guitar journey, from the slightly shorter scale length to the more accessible neck profile. We’re also huge fans of the added “armrest”: a beveled edge on the front of the guitar which prevents unwanted pressure on the inner arm. The Academy 10 is a phenomenal choice for a beginner on a budget.
Taylor’s Take:
Designed and built with beginner guitar players in mind, the Academy Series 10 combines the full-bodied tone and response of the classic dreadnought shape with Taylor’s standards of comfort and playability. Taylor’s trademark neck, devised as a more practical take on the traditional guitar neck, makes it easier to fret strings, hold chords, and bend notes, thanks to a slimmer profile and the slightly shorter 24-7/8-inch scale length of the Academy Series. Plus, the Academy 10 ships with one of the most premium features: an armrest, which provides a more comfortable fit for players who are just learning how to manage the larger body of an acoustic guitar. With a solid spruce top and layered sapele back and sides, the dreadnought shape of the Academy 10 produces a warm sound with a strong low end and clear, ringing high tones, smoothened out by the punchy midrange of layered sapele. Between its rich sound and a comfortable shape built to invite inspiration, the Academy 10 provides a perfect solution for beginner players or those looking to buy on a budget. Comes complete with Taylor gig bag.
Note: Because wood is an organic material, slight variations in the grain occur naturally and add to the uniqueness of each guitar. Because of these natural variations, the grain of the instrument you receive might not perfectly match the one pictured here.
Standard Specifications
General Info
Brand: | Taylor |
Model: | Academy 10 |
Color: | Natural |
Serial: | 2112189519 |
Weight: | 4 lbs 2 oz |
Condition: | New |
Body
Body Material: | Layered Sepele |
Top Material: | Sitka Spruce |
Finish: | Varnish |
Neck
Material: | Hard Rock Maple |
Finish: | Varnish |
Fingerboard Material/Radius: | West African Crelicam Mahogany |
Frets (Number and Size): | 20, Medium |
Inlays: | 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic |
Nut (Material and Width): | Nubone Nut, 1 11/16″ |
Scale Length: | 25.5″ |
Profile: | Taylor Neck |
Electronics
Pickups: | N/A |
Pickup Switching: | N/A |
Controls: | N/A |
Hardware
Tuning Machines: | Die-Cast Chrome |
Bridge: | Ebony, Micarta Saddle |
Pickguard: | N/A |
Control Knobs: | N/A |
Hardware Finish: | Chrome |
Accessories
Gig Bag
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