The Academy 10e LTD is built to inspire, offering an exceptional combination of comfort, tone, and premium craftsmanship at an accessible price point. At the heart of its rich, resonant sound is a solid torrefied spruce top, treated with Taylor’s unique roasting process to deliver a warm, mature voice that feels broken-in from the very first strum. This top also provides ample headroom, making it a reliable companion for dynamic strummers, flatpickers, and singer-songwriters alike.

A carved armrest ensures a relaxed playing posture, especially during long sessions, while the slim-profile Taylor neck and 1-11/16" nut width offer smooth, effortless fretting that accommodates beginners and experienced players alike. Whether you're crafting melodies at home, jamming with friends, or performing live, the Academy 10e LTD supports your sound with confidence and clarity.

With the built-in ES-B electronics system — complete with an easy-to-use digital tuner — you'll always be ready to plug in and perform. Packaged in a lightweight, soft gig bag for convenient travel, the Academy 10e LTD is as road-ready as it is stage-ready, delivering professional features with beginner-friendly ease.

Features

• Limited edition guitar
• Layered figured AA-grade Hawaiian koa back and sides present a striking visual aesthetic
• Torrefied spruce top for warmth and aged-in sweetness
• Slim Taylor neck makes fretting notes and chords easier
• Built-in armrest for enhanced playing comfort
• Includes onboard electronics and a soft gig bag

Specifications

GENERAL

• Number of Strings: 6
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Bracing System: X Bracing
• Cutaway: Non-cutaway
• Color: Natural
• Electronics: ES-B
• Case/Bag: Taylor Gig Bag

BODY

• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Back/Side Wood: Hawaiian Koa
• Rosette: Baltic Birch Marquetry 3 Ring
• Back Configuration: Layered, 2-Piece
• Body Binding: None
• Armrest: Beveled Neo-tropical Mahogany
• Top Finish: Matte
• Back/Side Finish: Matte.

NECK

• Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Wood: Smoked Eucalyptus
• Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl 4mm Dots
• Fretboard Binding: None
• Neck Finish: Matte.

PEGHEAD

• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Peghead Veneer Wood: Copafera
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"
• Peghead Inlay: None
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Matte.

OTHER

• Bridge: Smoked Eucalyptus
• Nut & Saddle: White NuBone Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: Black ABS Plastic
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Tuners: Die-cast Chrome with Chrome Buttons
• Strap Pin: Chrome
• End Pin: Nickel.