Taylor Academy 10e Acoustic

Taylor Academy 10e Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric

Taylor built the Academy Series with one clear goal — make learning guitar as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, without cutting corners on the things that matter most. The Academy 10e delivers on that promise with a solid Sitka spruce top, Taylor’s patented neck, and a built-in armrest normally reserved for Taylor’s premium instruments, all wrapped in a stage-ready package with onboard ES-B electronics and a built-in chromatic tuner. This is a beginner and developing player’s guitar built with the thoughtfulness of a premium brand.

Key Features

• Body: Dreadnought — bold, warm low end with punchy treble response ideal for strumming and flatpicking
• Top: Solid Sitka spruce for broad dynamic range and versatile response across playing styles
• Back & Sides: Layered sapele — attractive, durable, and tonally consistent
• Armrest: Built-in armrest on the bass-side lower bout — a premium comfort feature that softens the body edge for a noticeably more comfortable playing experience
• Neck: Taylor’s patented neck with slightly shorter 24-7/8″ scale length and 1-11/16″ nut width — specifically designed to make fretting and bending easier for developing players
• Strings: Light gauge from the factory for easier playability
• Electronics: Taylor ES-B pickup and preamp system with built-in digital chromatic tuner and LED display for convenient on-board tuning and low battery indication
• Body Style: Non-cutaway traditional acoustic profile

Why Buy from Dietze Music

The built-in armrest and shorter scale length are comfort features you genuinely need to feel in person to appreciate, and we’d love for you to have that experience in Lincoln, Omaha, or Bellevue, NE. Stop by any of our locations or call us at (800) 357-1535 — our staff loves helping developing players find the right instrument, and the Academy 10e is one of our favorite recommendations at its price point.

Ideal For

A perfect choice for the beginner or developing player who wants a genuinely comfortable, stage-ready acoustic-electric backed by the Taylor name — and a smart option for any player who wants a reliable strummer with premium comfort features and onboard electronics without a premium price tag.