Big Dreadnought Voice With Effortless Taylor Playability
Real talk, the Taylor Academy 10e is one of those guitars that makes you want to play more. It packs full-size dreadnought tone into a super approachable, comfort-focused design that works just as well for first chords as it does for seasoned players hitting the stage.
With a torrefied solid spruce top, layered walnut body, slim Taylor neck, and built-in ES-B electronics, this thing is engineered to be inspiring, not intimidating. It is the kind of guitar that rewards light touch and heavy strumming equally, and it comes dialed in with a pro setup from our shop so it feels right the second you pick it up.
Torrefied Spruce Top With Played-In Warmth
The solid torrefied spruce top is the secret sauce here. Taylor pre-bakes the spruce so it behaves more like well-aged wood, giving you that sweet, open, broken-in sound from day one instead of waiting years for it to loosen up.
Matched with a classic dreadnought body and X bracing, you get plenty of low-end thump for big strums, clear mids for vocal support, and enough top-end sparkle to cut without getting harsh. Whether you are fingerpicking or laying into it with a flatpick, the Academy 10e responds with clarity and musicality.
Comfort-First Design That Keeps You Playing
The Academy 10e is all about removing barriers between you and the music. The slender Taylor neck feels instantly familiar, with a slightly narrower 1-11/16 inch nut that makes tricky chords and stretches easier to grab, especially if you are newer to the instrument or have smaller hands.
The beveled walnut armrest is a game changer at this price point. It takes the edge off the top so your forearm does not dig into the body, which means less fatigue and longer sessions. Combine that with the shorter 24-7/8 inch scale and light overall weight around 4.4 pounds, and you have an acoustic that just feels friendly under the hands.
Stage And Sofa Ready With ES-B Electronics
Plug-in gigs or rehearsals are handled by Taylor’s ES-B system. It is a simple, reliable pickup and preamp that keeps the natural character of the guitar intact instead of turning it into a quacky mess.
The built-in digital tuner is one of those features you miss the second you do not have it. Hit a button, tune silently, and you are back in the song without hunting for a pedal or clip-on. For open mics, church, or coffeehouse sets, the Academy 10e is a true grab-and-go solution.
Built To Grow With You
This is not a toy and it is not something you are going to outgrow in a year. The ebony fingerboard, eucalyptus bridge, and layered walnut back and sides are all chosen for stability, tone, and feel, not flash. It is a clean, no-nonsense build that focuses on what actually matters to players.
New players, parents investing in a first serious guitar, working musicians needing a reliable backup, or songwriters wanting a comfortable writing companion will all feel right at home here. You get a Taylor gig bag, photos of the actual guitar you are buying, and our free pro setup so it shows up ready to play, not ready to visit a tech.
Dialed In At Moore Guitars
This specific Taylor Academy 10e is in our Evansville, Indiana shop right now, weighed, inspected, and set up by our techs. We check the neck, saddle height, intonation, and playability so you can focus on making music, not fighting the guitar.
If you want to tweak string gauge or action, just tell us at checkout and we will get it dialed before it leaves. The goal is simple: a guitar that exceeds expectations on every front and keeps you inspired to pick it up every day.
Questions about this guitar or how it compares to other Taylors? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team for honest, no-pressure advice.
