Detail 01
Solid walnut top with layered walnut back and sides
The guitar combines a solid walnut soundboard with layered walnut back and side construction.
Product detailSKU #1500000472521
TaylorJacob Collier Academy 22e 5-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact five-string acoustic-electric built around Jacob Collier’s D-A-E-A-D tuning concept, pairing walnut warmth with Fishman electronics and player-focused comfort.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players exploring the D-A-E-A-D five-string tuning
- Fingerstyle players or light strummers
- Songwriters seeking a compact Grand Concert
- Players who need an acoustic-electric for stage, studio, or home performance
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a standard six-string guitar
- Left-handed players
- Players seeking a full-size body
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
Grand Concert body
A compact body style intended for a comfortable feel.
Detail 03
24.875 in. scale length
A shorter scale specified to provide a slightly slinkier feel and reduced tension.
Detail 04
Fishman Presys VT Sonitone
An onboard pickup system with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls.
Detail 05
Beveled walnut armrest
A comfort-focused armrest detail for longer playing sessions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a five-string, right-handed model tuned D-A-E-A-D.
- 02Its Grand Concert body uses a solid walnut top with layered walnut back and sides.
- 03It includes a Taylor soft gig bag.
- 04The Fishman Presys VT Sonitone system has soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the Academy 22e have?
It has five strings.
02What is the factory tuning?
It is tuned D-A-E-A-D.
03Does it have onboard electronics?
Yes. It uses a Fishman Presys VT Sonitone pickup system with volume and tone controls.
04What case is included?
A Taylor soft gig bag is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 5
- Scale Length
- 24.875"
4 detailsBody & build
- Top Material
- Solid walnut
- Color
- Natural
- Body Shape
- Grand Concert
- Neck Wood
- Neo-tropical mahogany
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000472521
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