Taylor Academy 10e LTD Koa/Spruce

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Taylor Academy 10e LTD Koa/Spruce

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Academy 10e LTD Koa/Spruce

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 617273
Brand: Taylor
Model: Academy 10e LTD Koa/Spruce
Price: $1,208.90

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This Academy 10e LTD is a seriously appealing package for intermediate players looking for a Koa aesthetic without the premium price tag. The solid top and Taylor electronics make it surprisingly versatile, and the build quality is solid for the series. It’s a great choice for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a balanced acoustic voice with amplified options.

Product Description

  • Taylor Academy 10e LTD Koa/Spruce
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: Dreadnought
  • Back and sides: Grade AA laminated flamed koa
  • Academy Series bracing
  • Top: solid torrified spruce
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Smoked Eucalyptus
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 632 mm
  • Ntu width: 43 mm
  • Nubone nut
  • 20 frets
  • Pickup: Taylor ES-B
  • Smoked eucalyptus bridge with Micarta saddle
  • Strings: D'Addario XSAPB1253 (Art. #516198#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes Taylor gig bag
  • Made in Mexico

*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend the warranty to 12 years.

PROS
  • • Koa back/sides offer warm overtones and a beautiful aesthetic.
  • • Solid torrified spruce top delivers strong projection and responsiveness.
  • • Taylor ES-B pickup system provides a usable amplified tone for stage or recording.
  • • Academy bracing enhances clarity and volume, typical of higher-end Taylors.
CONS
  • • Laminated koa back/sides, while attractive, limit the tonal complexity of all-koa instruments.
  • • Smoked eucalyptus fingerboard might feel unfamiliar to players accustomed to ebony or rosewood.
  • • The dreadnought body size might be unwieldy for smaller players or travel.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Torrified Spruce
Back & Sides Grade AA Laminated Flamed Koa
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Smoked Eucalyptus
Scale Length 632 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Taylor ES-B
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The laminated back and sides soften the overall tone compared to a solid Koa Taylor, offering a warmer, less complex sound, but still very pleasing.
It’s a very usable system for basic gigs and recording, offering a natural amplified tone – don’t expect a boutique level sound, but it’s definitely functional.
It's a bit harder and slicker than rosewood, offering a faster feel but potentially less grip; it's a matter of personal preference.

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