Detail 01
24.875-inch scale length
The shorter scale is intended to reduce string tension for easier fretting and chord formation.
Product detailSKU #1500000421428
TaylorAcademy 10e Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a dreadnought body, the Academy 10e pairs a torrefied Sitka spruce top with layered walnut back and sides for a clear, balanced acoustic voice. Its 24.875-inch scale, satin maple neck, and armrest-focused design place playing comfort at the center of regular practice. When it is time to plug in, the ES-B system provides onboard level and tone adjustment through its behind-the-saddle transducer. A gig bag is included for carrying and storage.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Regular chord practice and melody work where the shorter 24.875-inch scale supports comfortable fretting.
- Moving between unamplified playing and an amp or PA using the onboard ES-B electronics.
- Transporting the guitar to lessons, rehearsals, or performances with the included gig bag.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
ES-B electronics with 2-band EQ
Volume and tone can be adjusted from the guitar when playing through an amp or PA.
Detail 03
20 frets with cutaway body
The cutaway provides access to the higher frets.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed six-string model.
- 02For amplified use, connect the onboard ES-B system to an amp or PA.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Academy 10e have onboard electronics?
Yes. It uses Taylor ES-B electronics with a behind-the-saddle transducer and 2-band EQ.
02Is a bag included?
Yes, a gig bag is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Behind-the-Saddle transducer
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right-Handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.875"
6 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- West African ebony Neck wood: Maple Scale length: 24.875" Number of frets: 20 Neck finish: Satin Electronics Pickup/preamp: Taylor ES-B Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle transducer Preamp EQ: 2-band Tuner: Yes Hardware Headstock overlay: Copafera Tuning machines: Die-cast chrome Bridge: West African ebony Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; NuBone Nut Other Number of strings: 6 Orientation: Right-Handed Case: Gig bag Country of origin: Mexico
- Color
- Natural
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Top Material
- Torrefied Sitka spruce
- Body Type
- Taylor Academy Dreadnought
- Neck Wood
- Maple
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000421428
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