Taylor Academy Series 10e Walnut/Spru
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Academy Series 10e Walnut/Spru
Product Info
Article Number:
405597
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Academy Series 10e Walnut/Spru
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$801.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 10e Walnut is a seriously smart choice for intermediate players looking for a great-sounding, amplified acoustic. The torrefied spruce top gives it a surprisingly mature voice, and the electronics are surprisingly good for the price point. It's a fantastic all-around instrument for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a reliable stage-ready guitar.
Product Description
- Taylor Academy Series 10e Walnut/Spru
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Dreadnought
- Top: solid torrefied spruce
- Academy Series Bracing
- Back and sides: Walnut plywood
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard and bridge: Ebony
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 632 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Nut: Nubone
- Bridge: Micarta
- Pickup: Taylor ES-B
- Factory strings: D'Addario XSAPB1253 (Art. #516198#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes Taylor gig bag
- Made in Mexico
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Solid torrefied spruce top delivers a warm, mature tone immediately.
- • Walnut back and sides add complexity and sustain to the sound.
- • Taylor ES-B pickup system provides a usable amplified tone for stage or recording.
- • Maple neck with ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
CONS
- • Plywood back and sides limit the overall resonance compared to all-solid wood models.
- • The factory strings are decent, but a string change will really unlock the potential.
- • Academy Series bracing, while functional, isn't as refined as higher-end Taylor bracing.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Torrefied Spruce
Back & Sides
Walnut Plywood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
632 mm (24.8 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Taylor ES-B
Weight
Approximately 5.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Torrefaction simulates aging, resulting in a warmer, more open tone with reduced stiffness and quicker response compared to a standard spruce top.
The ES-B is a solid, no-frills pickup offering a natural amplified tone, suitable for basic gigs and recording without needing external effects.
Walnut offers a brighter, more articulate tone than Mahogany, providing a distinct character that complements the spruce top well.
