Taylor Guitars Academy 10E Limited Edition Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Koa

Taylor Academy 10e LTD Koa — Limited Edition Acoustic-Electric Guitar

There are guitars you buy, and then there are guitars you find. The Taylor Academy 10e LTD Koa is the latter — a limited-edition instrument that feels like a discovery, the kind of guitar that makes you wonder how something this beautiful ended up at this price point.

Born from the Islands

Hawaiian Koa is one of the most coveted tonewoods on the planet, prized for centuries for its warm, honeyed resonance and its wildly expressive grain patterns. The figured AA-grade koa wrapped around this guitar's back and sides doesn't just look stunning — no two pieces are alike. What you're holding is genuinely one of a kind, a guitar with its own fingerprint etched in wood.

Sound That Feels Lived-In From Day One

The torrefied spruce top is the secret weapon here. Taylor's proprietary roasting process essentially fast-forwards the aging of the wood, unlocking the warm, open resonance that vintage guitars are famous for — without the decades of waiting. Strum it fresh out of the gig bag and it already sings like an old friend.

Built for Real Players

Taylor engineered the Academy Series with one thing in mind: getting out of your way so you can just play. The slim neck profile, 1-11/16" nut width, and 24-7/8" scale length all work together to reduce fatigue and make chord shapes feel natural, whether you've been playing for six weeks or six years. The carved armrest contour is a small detail that makes a big difference during long sessions — your strumming arm will thank you.

Ready for the Stage

The onboard ES-B pickup system captures the natural acoustic voice of this guitar faithfully, with a built-in chromatic tuner so you're always ready to go. Plug in at an open mic, a rehearsal, or a full gig — this guitar shows up wherever you do.

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