One of TME's most popular starter guitars, with built-in electronics!

From Taylor: Designed and built with beginner guitar players in mind, the Academy Series 10 combines the full-bodied tone and response of the classic dreadnought shape with Taylor's standards of comfort and playability.

Our trademark neck, devised as a more practical take on the traditional guitar neck, makes it easier to fret strings, hold chords, and bend notes, thanks to a slimmer profile and the slightly shorter 24 7/8-inch scale length of the Academy Series.

Plus, the Academy 10 ships with one of our most premium features: an armrest, which provides a more comfortable fit for players who are just learning how to manage the larger body of an acoustic guitar. With a solid spruce top and layered sapele back and sides, the dreadnought shape of the Academy 10 produces a warm sound with a strong low end and clear, ringing high tones, smoothened out by the punchy midrange of layered sapele.

Between its rich sound and a comfortable shape built to invite inspiration, the Academy 10 provides a perfect solution for beginner players or those looking to buy on a budget.

Please note: our photos are representative of this model, but due to inventory turnover they may vary slightly from an instrument received after online checkout. 

• Solid Sitka spruce top
• Layered sapele back & sides
• Dreadnought body style
• 24 7/8" scale length
• 1 11/16" nut width
• Onboard pickup with built-in tuner
• Soft gig bag