Taylor Academy 10e Acoustic Guitar, Natural

The Taylor Academy 10e in its classic Natural finish delivers the signature Taylor feel and clarity in one of the most comfortable, player‑friendly dreadnoughts on the market. Designed to make learning, practicing, and performing easier, the Academy 10e features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with layered sapele back and sides, producing a bright, balanced voice with excellent projection. The natural satin finish keeps the guitar lightweight, resonant, and visually clean—perfect for players who appreciate simplicity and quality.

Taylor’s thoughtful design touches set the Academy Series apart, including the armrest bevel that reduces playing fatigue and makes long sessions noticeably more comfortable. The ES‑B pickup system with built‑in tuner ensures reliable, great‑sounding amplification whether you’re leading worship, playing a gig, or recording at home. The maple neck and ebony fingerboard offer Taylor’s famously smooth feel, making the Academy 10e an easy guitar to grow with.

Comfortable, responsive, and unmistakably Taylor, the Academy 10e is a fantastic choice for beginners, intermediate players, and seasoned musicians who want a dependable acoustic‑electric with premium playability at an accessible price. It’s a stage‑ready workhorse built with Taylor’s signature attention to detail.

At Newell’s Music in Greenwood, SC, every guitar we sell is handpicked for quality, tone, and player appeal. We don’t just stock boxes—we inspect, set up, and fine‑tune each instrument to ensure it’s stage‑ready from day one. Every guitar comes with our lifetime adjustment service, and we re‑inspect before delivery or pickup to guarantee your instrument arrives safely and performs flawlessly. That’s the Newell’s Experience.

Specs — Taylor Academy 10e (Natural)

• Model: Academy 10e
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Layered Sapele
• Neck: Maple
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony
• Scale Length: 24 7/8"
• Frets: 20
• Electronics: Taylor ES‑B (Pickup + Built‑in Tuner)
• Nut & Saddle: Tusq / Micarta
• Hardware: Chrome
• Finish: Natural Satin
• Special Feature: Armrest Bevel