Taylor Academy 10e

Solid Sitka spruce top and laminated walnut body

While the voluminous resonance body of the Dreadnought and the solidly crafted topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body produce an assertive sound, high-quality tonewoods create a great sound character. The top made of close-grained Sitka spruce produces a clear tone with wonderful overtones, which are complemented by the crystal-clear trebles, striking mids and warm basses of the backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. made of laminated walnut. This combination produces an balanced and versatile sound that perfectly supports both strong strummingStrumming:
Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar. and virtuoso fingerpickingFingerpicking:
plucking technique.

Armrest and shortened scale length

In addition to its full sound character, the Taylor Academy 10e offers selected design features for comfortable playability. Its shortened scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. of 632 mm creates less string tension, which pleasantly reduces the effort required to grip the guitar. Meanwhile, the arm rests on the soft armrest for a consistently comfortable playing position. The robust maple neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with its extremely slim 42.8 mm nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. sits comfortably in the hand, while the smooth ebony fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. ensures that the fingerboard glides smoothly over the fretsFret:
Jumbo frets. The sturdy chrome-plated die-cast tunersTuners:
die-cast tuners also enable high tuning stability and precise tuning for pure playing pleasure without interruption.

Taylor ES-B

The Taylor Academy 10e is equipped with the in-house ES-B pick-up for authentically amplified playing. This pickup system for acoustic guitars picks up the vibrations of each pair of strings using three piezo elementsPiezo pickup:
A piezo pickup is an electronic component that converts vibrations from guitar strings into electrical signals. It is often used in acoustic guitars to amplify the sound. The pickup consists of a piezo crystal that is made to vibrate by the vibrations of the strings. under the bridgeBridge:
Bridge and transmits them faithfully to the amplifier. In this way, every nuance of the guitar playing is optimally captured, presenting the natural sound of the acoustic guitar in all its glory. The system is rounded off by an extensively equipped preamp in the upper frame. In addition to a volume control, this also has a 3-bandEqualiser:
tone control equalizer for the individual adjustment of bass, mids and treble as well as an integrated tuner so that any adjustments can be made directly on the instrument.

Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon

As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, the high demand and the flourishing black market outstripped stocks, so that ebony ended up on the Red List of endangered species in 1994. In addition, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. To protect the forests, Taylor has been working with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, since 2011 to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products. Thus, Taylor guitars not only contain black ebony elements, but also the different colored, more clearly grained parts of the tree. This complete recycling is an effective method of preserving the stocks and successfully counteracts their dramatic decline and the associated negative ecological effects.

"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor