Taylor Academy 10 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar with Gig Bag

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. Our 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 our 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.

Dreadnought Shape - Taylor’s Dreadnought captures the potent tone flatpickers and strummers love.
Sitka Spruce Top Woods - The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
Layered Sapele Body Woods - Layered wood construction is used to offer attractive, durable and affordable models.
No Electronics - Whether you’re an acoustic purist or simply don’t need a pickup, we’ve got you covered.
Non-cutaway - The clean, symmetrical look of a traditional acoustic guitar.

Highlights
Scale Length: 24-7/8"
Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut/Micarta Saddle
Bracing: Academy Series
Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
Pickguard: None
Number of Frets: 20
Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome
Case: Gig Bag
Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light
Body Length: 20"
Body Width: 16"
Body Depth: 4 5/8"

Body
Binding/Edge Treatment: None
Top Finish: Varnish
Back Config: Layered
Backstrap Finish: None
Rosette Size: Three Ring
Bridge Inlay: None
Back/Side Finish: Varnish
Armrest Binding: None
Backstrap Wood: None
Rosette Mat.: Baltic Birch
Stain/Sunburst: None
Wedge: None
Armrest: yes

Neck
Neck Width: 1-11/16"
Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: None
Heel Cap Binding: None
Type of Neck Joint: Taylor Neck
Neck/Heel: Hard Rock Maple
Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
Neck Finish: Varnish
Heel Length: 3-1/2"

Peghead
Peghead Finish: None
Peghead Binding: None
Peghead Type: Standard
Peghead Purfling: None
Headstock Overlay: Copafera
Peghead Inlay: None
Peghead Logo: Printed on Headstock Overlay

Other
Bridge Pins: Black Polycarbonate
Buttons: Chrome
Fingerboard Ext: None
Edge Trim: None

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