Taylor Academy 10 Acoustic Guitar (2204162296)

Academy 10
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.

FEATURES

• Dreadnought Body Shape: Taylor’s Dreadnought captures the potent tone flatpickers and strummers love.
  
• Sitka Spruce Top: The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.
  
• Layered Sapele Back & Sides: 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

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