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.

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Features

Shapes: Dreadnought
Taylor’s Dreadnought captures the potent tone flatpickers and strummers love.

Electronics: No Electronics
Whether you’re an acoustic purist or simply don’t need a pickup, we’ve got you covered.

Top Woods: Sitka Spruce
The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

Cutaways: Non-cutaway
The clean, symmetrical look of a traditional acoustic guitar.

Body Woods: Layered Sapele
Layered wood construction is used to offer attractive, durable and affordable models.

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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: NoneBack/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