The Taylor Academy 22e delivers a richly expressive and beginner-friendly playing experience wrapped in a compact Grand Concert body. A solid walnut top provides warm, focused projection, while the layered walnut back and sides contribute depth and clarity—qualities that transition seamlessly from acoustic to amplified settings thanks to the onboard ES‑B system with built‑in digital tuner. Designed with playability in mind, the Taylor neck profile offers a relaxed feel, and a smooth armrest bevel enhances comfort over extended sessions. It ships with a durable padded gig bag, making it ideal for students, casual players, or road‑worn pros.

Specs: Solid walnut top; layered walnut back and sides; hard‑rock maple neck with West African Crelicam ebony fingerboard; matte finish on top, back, sides, neck, and peghead; built‑in walnut armrest bevel; non‑cutaway Grand Concert body; 1 11/16″ nut width; 24 7/8″ scale length; 4 mm Italian acrylic dot inlays; paddle-style peghead; ebony bridge; Nubone nut and Micarta saddle; black plastic bridge pins; die‑cast chrome tuners. Includes padded gig bag.

Specs: Taylor ES‑B pickup/preamp system with built‑in chromatic tuner.