A Dreadnought designed with playability as the top priority?one youfll want to pick up every day

The Taylor Academy 10 is a model recommended not only for those just starting out with acoustic guitar but also for anyone looking for an easy-to-play instrument. It features a solid Sitka spruce top, ensuring a robust tone and clear sound, while the layered sapele sides and back provide a balance of playability and stability.

The slightly shorter scale length and slim neck profile result in lower string tension, making chord shapes easy to hold. Additionally, the armrest cutout on the upper body helps reduce fatigue during extended playing sessions, which is a major selling point. The rich bass and balanced sound characteristic of a Dreadnought make it versatile enough to handle everything from strumming to fingerstyle playing.

Despite its simple, understated appearance, this guitar is firmly focused on playability and practicality. It combines effortless playability that makes it easy to keep playing with a solid sound that exceeds its price range.
There are some minor scratches, but it is in good condition with minimal signs of use.
The neck is in good condition, and the instrument plays well.
Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 2204272268
Country of Manufacture: Mexico
Case: Genuine soft case
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String Height (Low Strings): 2.5 mm at the 12th fret
String Action (Treble Side): 1.9 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 43.1 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 22.3 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 41.4 mm
Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
RADIUS: 381 mm (15")
Strings at Setup: D'Addario EJ-16 / .012-.053 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, action adjustment

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are difficult to see in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements regarding the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string height were taken by our staff during setup; these values may change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind product, and we are listing it simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings upon sale, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.

*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***

All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.

Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Accessories: Please confirm the picture.

Precautions for electronic instruments that use a power supply

The voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.

Please note!
All import duties, customs fees, and procedures are the buyer's responsibility - please be aware of the requirements for your country

We will check the condition of the items that we received order over before shipping it out. The usual wait time for our shipping is 7 to 10 days worldwide. We are open from Monday to Saturday 11:00am until 6:00pm (Tokyo time zone) 6 days a week, closed on Sunday.** Please note that all items for sale on here are also available at our retail stores in Japan. There is a chance that they may sell out in our retail location beforehand. We update our information daily, but there is still a chance this may occur. In this event we will cancel the order and refund any payments received. Thank you for your understanding.

More information please confirm our shop policy.