Taylor Academy 10e Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Sitka spruce top, layered sapele back and sides
- Taylor ES-B electronics, 1/4 inch jack
- Hard rock maple neck, ebony fingerboard
- 24.88 inches scale length
- Gig bag included
- 2-year warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A beginner friendly acoustic electric dreadnought from Taylor with built in electronics and a gig bag. Layered back and sides give less complexity than unlaminated wood.
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ASIN: B07SQ9WFQXModel: Academy 10eCategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
A beginner or returning player gets a Taylor Academy dreadnought with a spruce top, ebony fingerboard and onboard ES-B electronics. Plug a standard cable into the jack and it works with an amp or PA.
Easy playability with electronics included make it a sound first guitar for lessons and open mics. Layered sapele back and sides are durable but less resonant than unlaminated wood.
Who it's for
Made for students, adult beginners and players heading to their first open mic. Players chasing the richest unplugged tone should look at models with no laminated woods.
Pros and cons
- Built in ES-B electronics
- Gig bag included
- Taylor build quality
- Layered back and sides
- Bigger body for small players
- Satin finish shows wear
Performance notes
Projection comes from the spruce top on a large dreadnought body. Layered sapele holds up to humidity swings well. The ES-B system sends a pickup signal out through the endpin jack.
Specifications
| Brand | Taylor |
|---|---|
| Model | Academy 10e |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 24.88 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Sitka spruce |
| Neck Material Type | Hard rock maple |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony |
| String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
| Color | Natural satin |
| Back Material Type | Layered Sapele |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Gig Bag |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2-year warranty |
| Other details | |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch instrument cable jack |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Electronics | Taylor ES-B |
Frequently asked questions
How do I plug in the Taylor Academy 10e?
Use a standard 1/4 inch instrument cable in the jack. The ES-B electronics are built in.
Does the Taylor Academy 10e come with a case?
It comes with a gig bag.
Does the Taylor Academy 10e use laminated wood?
The top is Sitka spruce, and the back and sides are layered sapele.
What size is the Taylor Academy 10e?
It is a dreadnought with a 24.88 inch scale length.