Beloved not only by players learning their craft but also by experienced, gigging guitarists, the Academy Series features physically comfortable, rich-voiced guitars with comfort-focused design elements at a price everyone can appreciate. A carved armrest, narrower nut width, shorter scale length and light-gauge strings add up to an ultra-comfortable playing experience with a slinky handfeel that reduces the effort needed to form chords and bend strings. Together, layered walnut back and sides paired with a specially roasted spruce top yield a bold, articulate voice with a mature, played-in sound. Three Grand Concerts, including the Academy 12e, walnut-top Academy 22e and nylon-string Academy 12-N (Lutz spruce top), present inspiring choices for players who prefer the intimate feel of a small-bodied guitar. Fans of the traditional Dreadnought body style will enjoy the physical proportions and powerful voice of the Academy 10e.
Academy Series
- Back/Sides Layered Walnut
- Top Torrefied Sitka Spruce, Walnut or Lutz Spruce (Nylon)
- Finish Matte
- Rosette Three-Ring Baltic Birch
- Fretboard Inlay Italian Acrylic 4mm Dots
- Body Edge Treatment Beveled Armrest
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Premium Features
Case: Structured Gig Bag
Available Models
Academy 10e
Academy Series
This Dreadnought distills the essential features of a great acoustic guitar into a budget-friendly form.
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Academy Series
Taylor’s Academy Series makes the playing experience more accessible in every way, packing signature Taylor playing features into an affordable package.
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Academy Series
This nylon-string Grand Concert from our Academy Series may be the best nylon-string guitar you’ll find for the money.
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Academy Series
This Grand Concert boasts back and sides of layered walnut with a solid walnut top, serving up a punchy, warm sound in a compact, accommodating frame.
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