Dreadnought Power That Makes You Want To Play More
The Taylor Academy 10 was originally built with beginners in mind, but Taylor accidentally created a guitar that a lot of seasoned players are reaching for too. Between the torrefied spruce top, the comfy short scale neck, and that beveled armrest, this thing just invites you to pick it up and keep going.
The dreadnought body gives you that familiar, full acoustic punch, while the roasted top adds a touch of aged sweetness you usually only hear on well played in guitars. Add a pro setup from our shop and a light 4 pound weight, and you have a couch friendly, stage capable acoustic that feels way more expensive than it is. Photos are of the actual guitar, so what you see is exactly what shows up at your door.
Torrefied Spruce Top With Aged In Sweetness
The solid torrefied spruce top is the secret sauce here. That roasting process cooks out the extra moisture and stiffens the wood, so you get a more open, broken in voice with extra warmth and a quick, lively response.
On a dreadnought, that means a strong, clear low end that does not get muddy, balanced mids that sit great under vocals, and enough top end shimmer to keep strummed chords from sounding dull. It has that slightly broken in bloom and sweetness that makes you want to linger on big chords and let them ring.
Dreadnought Body, Player First Comfort
The classic dreadnought shape gives this guitar its projection and power, but Taylor did some smart stuff to keep it comfortable. The beveled walnut armrest is a huge upgrade over the usual square edge top, so your picking arm stays relaxed instead of getting carved up by the rim of the guitar.
At around 4 pounds, it is an easy all night player whether you are on the couch, in a writing session, or on a small stage. The natural matte finish keeps reflections down under lights and lets the guitar feel organic and broken in rather than plasticky.
Short Scale Neck That Feels Effortless
The 24-7/8 inch scale length pulls the string tension down just enough to make fretting and bending easier, especially if you are still building hand strength. The standard carve mahogany neck hits that sweet spot between slim and substantial, so you feel supported without fighting it.
The eucalyptus fingerboard feels smooth under your fingers, and the matte neck finish stays fast and non sticky even on a long set. Nut width is a familiar 1-11/16 inch, which makes open chords, barre chords, and basic fingerstyle all feel natural.
Beginner Friendly, Lifer Approved
If you are just starting out, this is the kind of guitar that will not hold you back. It plays easy, sounds inspiring, and comes set up right so you are not wrestling the instrument while you are trying to learn. Real talk: a comfortable, good sounding guitar makes you want to practice more, and that is half the battle.
If you already gig or record, the Academy 10 is a killer grab and go acoustic for writing sessions, rehearsals, worship gigs, or campfires. No electronics means pure acoustic tone, and if you ever want to amplify it, it takes a soundhole pickup or external mic beautifully.
Dialed In By Moore Guitars And Ready To Go
Every Academy 10 that passes through our Evansville shop gets our full Player Perfect setup, a triple inspection, and a fresh set of D’Addario XS coated phosphor bronze lights. We check neck relief, action, intonation, and saddle height so it arrives ready to play, not ready for a tech bench.
You also get a lightweight Taylor gig bag for easy, safe transport. Between the price, the torrefied top, the comfort features, and our 14 day return window, this is a seriously low risk, high reward way to get into a real Taylor acoustic.
Questions about how this one compares to other acoustics you are looking at? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to someone who actually plays this stuff all day.
