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This is the Taylor Academy Series Academy 10e, manufactured in 2017.Featuring a mini-dreadnought body?slightly smaller and thinner than a standard dreadnought?with a non-cutaway design, this guitar boasts a solid Sitka spruce top, layered sapele sides and back, and an armrest on the body. The neck, with a 24-7/8-inch scale length and a nut width of just under 43mm, ensures a comfortable playing experience.

Equipped with the Fishman Plesys Blend system with built-in tuners, this guitar is ready to go for both unamplified playing and live performances. Itfs easy to hold and is a model thatfs approachable for beginners as well as veteran players.

The pickup system is the Fishman Plesys Blend. There are signs of wear (such as discoloration; minor scratches, scuffs, and paint chipping around the headstock, body, elbow area, and soundhole; scuffs, wipe marks, picking marks, buckle marks; a sheen on the back of the neck from playing; ring marks; and tarnish or pitting on metal parts and screws, among other cosmetic damage).

It was set up upon arrival (cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, string height adjustment, fret leveling, and nut groove correction). The frets are at a height that poses no issues for playing, and the truss rod has been tested to 60 degrees in both directions and is in good working order.

Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 2103287372
Year of Manufacture: 2017
Country of Manufacture: Mexico
Case: Soft case
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right?no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
Nut width: 42.9 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.6 mm
Scale: 630 mm
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, fret leveling, nut slot correction

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

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to 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 at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be 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.

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