- Description
- Features
- Specs
- Acoustic Guitar Accessories - Steel String
- Inspection and Set-up
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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.
Dreadnought 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 Body
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.
- 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
- Acoustic Steel String Guitar Bags and Cases*
- Guitar Strings - Acoustic Steel String Guitars
- Guitar Cleaning and Maintenance
- Guitar Tuners
- Guitar Stands and Wall Hangars
*Not all bags and cases fit all guitars. If you aren't sure, please check with us at the store. Admin@easymusiccenter.com or call 808-591-0999.
At Easy Music Center, we care for our instruments from the moment they arrive to when they ship to your door. All instruments are stored in a climate controlled environment and put through a 12-point inspection checklist before being shipped.
First, we check the finish of the instrument, carefully inspecting any blemishes on the surface. Next, we check the playability and setup by inspecting and adjusting the truss rod (if available), bridge, nut, and frets to manufacturer factory specifications. Any request made outside of manufacturer factory specifications can incur additional charges for parts and labor. If the instrument has electronics, we test all of the electronic components to make sure they are functioning properly.
After a thorough inspection, we then move on to maintenance. We start by lubricating any moving parts on the instrument, such as tuning machines. We then move on to cleaning and oiling the fretboard along with the frets.
Once maintenance is done, we stretch and tune the strings and play test the instrument. After this, we do a final inspection and clean/detail the instrument before packing it up for shipment.
We’re excited to be a part of your instrument buying experience.