Description
Taylor Academy 10e Acoustic-Electric Guitar
The Taylor Academy 10e is a versatile acoustic-electric guitar designed to provide beginners with an easy and rewarding playing experience while offering the sound quality and craftsmanship appreciated by experienced musicians. Combining the bold projection of a traditional dreadnought with Taylor’s renowned comfort-focused features, the Academy 10e is an excellent companion for practice, songwriting, recording, and live performance.
At the heart of the Academy 10e is a solid torrefied spruce top, specially roasted to deliver enhanced warmth, responsiveness, and the rich tonal character of a well-played vintage instrument. Paired with layered walnut back and sides, it produces a balanced voice with crisp highs, clear mids, and a deep, woody low-end response. The result is a dynamic and versatile tone suited to everything from strumming and flatpicking to singer-songwriter accompaniment.
The full-size Dreadnought body generates impressive volume and projection, making it ideal for players who want a powerful acoustic presence. To enhance comfort, Taylor incorporates an ergonomic armrest bevel that reduces strain on the strumming arm during extended playing sessions. The slim Taylor neck and narrower 1-11/16-inch nut width further improve playability, making chord transitions and note fretting easier for developing players.
Equipped with the ES-B electronics system, the Academy 10e is ready for the stage, studio, or home practice setup. The onboard pickup faithfully captures the guitar’s natural tone, while the built-in digital chromatic tuner ensures quick and accurate tuning whenever you need it.
Complete with a padded Taylor gig bag, the Academy 10e offers premium sound, comfort, and reliability in a value-packed acoustic-electric guitar.
Key Features
- Full-size Dreadnought body delivers powerful volume and projection
- Solid torrefied spruce top provides enhanced warmth, clarity, and responsiveness
- Layered walnut back and sides offer balanced tone with rich low-end character
- Ergonomic armrest bevel increases playing comfort during long sessions
- Slim Taylor neck profile promotes effortless playability
- Narrow 1-11/16″ nut width makes chords easier to fret for beginners
- ES-B electronics system delivers natural amplified acoustic tone
- Built-in digital chromatic tuner for convenient tuning adjustments
- Excellent for strumming, flatpicking, songwriting, and live performance
- Includes padded Taylor gig bag for protection and portability
Full Specifications
General
- Brand: Taylor
- Model: Academy 10e
- Series: Academy Series
- Guitar Type: Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Orientation: Right-Handed
Body
- Body Shape: Dreadnought
- Top Wood: Solid Torrefied Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood: Layered Walnut
- Finish: Matte Varnish
- Armrest: Integrated Academy Armrest
- Bracing: Academy Series Bracing
Neck
- Neck Material: Hard Rock Maple
- Neck Profile: Taylor Slim Neck
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony or Eucalyptus (varies by production year)
- Scale Length: 24-7/8″ (631.8 mm)
- Nut Width: 1-11/16″ (42.8 mm)
Electronics
- Electronics System: Taylor ES-B
- Controls: Volume, Tone, Built-in Digital Chromatic Tuner
Hardware
- Bridge Material: Ebony or Eucalyptus
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast Tuners
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Steel Strings
- Included Case: Taylor Padded Gig Bag

