Taylor Guitars Academy 10e Natural Dreadnought

Essential Information About the Academy 10e Guitar

• Solid torrefied Sitka spruce top for increased projection, clarity, and responsiveness


• Dreadnought format with shortened scale length for reduced tension and easier playability


• Integrated armrest and slim neck for immediate comfort


• Taylor ES-B electronics with chromatic tuner and 3-band EQ, stage-ready

A Taylor Designed for a Great Start... and Longevity

Designed to offer a motivating playing experience from the very first hold, the Academy 10e incorporates ideas from higher-end models of the brand, such as the armrest that reduces fatigue and improves posture. Its combination of torrefied spruce and laminated walnut ensures stability and consistency, ideal for progressing without compromising reliability. More experienced guitarists will appreciate its effective simplicity and consistency both in rehearsals and recordings.

Who This Guitar Is For, and Suitable Styles

With its welcoming neck and lower string tension thanks to the short scale length, the Academy 10e is perfectly suited for beginners as well as intermediate players. Its Dreadnought format favors energetic strumming, folk, pop, country, and acoustic rock accompaniment, while remaining sensitive enough for light fingerpicking.

Sound

The solid torrefied Sitka spruce top responds quickly to pick and finger, with precise attack and a wide dynamic range. The laminated walnut back and sides provide clear trebles balanced by woody lows that open up further with playing. The Dreadnought body ensures volume, projection, and sustain, while the shortened scale slightly rounds the tone and facilitates bends. Plugged in, the ES-B electronics deliver a clear and natural signal, easily shaped via volume and 3-band EQ, with an integrated tuner to stay in tune in any situation.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve playability and tone, opt for a set of Phosphor Bronze Light acoustic strings (Light gauge) and use a quality 9V alkaline battery for the ES-B preamp. The included Taylor Gig Bag effectively protects the instrument daily.

Technical specifications

Format	Dreadnought	Nbrs of frets	20
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	No	Electroacoustic	Yes
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Matt
Top	Spruce	Hardware	Chromed
Back&Sides	Walnut

Back and sides	Laminated walnut (laminate configuration)	Scale length	24.875" / 632 mm
Rosette	3 rings, Baltic Birch material	Heel length	3.5" / 88.9 mm
Top finish	Varnish	Neck finish	Varnish
Back and sides finish	Varnish	Headstock type	Standard
Armrest	Yes	Headstock veneer	Eucalyptus
Body width	16" / 406 mm	Headstock logo	Printed on veneer
Body length	20" / 510 mm	Number of frets	20
Body depth	4.625" / 117 mm	Bridge	Eucalyptus
Neck/Heel	Maple	Nut	Nubone
Neck joint	Taylor neck	Saddle	Micarta
Profile	Slim (comfortable grip)	Bridge pins	Black
Fingerboard	Eucalyptus	Tuners	Chrome (100/200 series)
Inlays	4 mm Italian acrylic dots	Tuner buttons	Chrome
Nut width	42.8 mm / 1.69"	Truss rod cover	Black plastic