Taylor Academy Series 22e Electro Acoustic

Retailing in the region of £799.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Taylor, the Taylor Academy Series 22e Electro Acoustic is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

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Description

If you are looking for New Guitars from Taylor, the Taylor Academy Series 22e Electro Acoustic is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

Designed specifically for new players, the Academy 22e offers a compact version of our affordable walnut-topped acoustic guitars that delivers both rich sound and an accessible playing experience. With a solid walnut top and layered walnut back and sides, you’ll hear a warm, focused response with clear definition between notes, a sound that stays clear and authentic when you plug into an amp or PA with the included ES-B pickup.

Key Features

  • Grand Concert – A smaller-bodied guitar ideally suited for fingerstyle.
  • Layered Walnut – Rich brown hues lend a pleasing aesthetic warmth to the guitars that showcase it.
  • Walnut – As a top wood, walnut’s natural compression blends with an open, airy midrange to yield a  versatile response suited to a range of musical applications.
  • ES-B – This pickup/preamp combo includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner.

Ergonomic Armrest

In addition to the always-comfortable Taylor Neck design, this Grand Concert includes a built-in armrest for enhanced playability, along with a digital tuner so you can tune up on the fly wherever you go. With a durable padded gig bag for storage and transportation, the Academy 22e offers the ideal blend of utility, playing comfort and sonic punch.

ES-B Electronics

This Taylor guitar comes equipped with Taylor ES-B™ acoustic electronics, which blend Taylor’s proprietary pickup design with an onboard preamp that features a built-in chromatic tuner, Volume control and 3-band equalizer (EQ).

Specifications

  • Number of Strings: 6 String
  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Body Shape: Grand Concert
  • Cutaway: Non-cutaway
  • Colour: Natural
  • Electronics: ES-B
  • Case/Bag: Taylor Gig Bag

Body

  • Top Wood: Solid Walnut
  • Back Configuration: Layered Walnut
  • Body Binding: None
  • Armrest: Beveled Walnut
  • Top Finish: Matte
  • Back/Side Finish: Matte

Neck

  • Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
  • Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Neck Profile: Standard Carve
  • Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dots
  • Fretboard Binding: None
  • Neck Finish: Matte

Peghead

  • Peghead Inlay: None
  • Peghead Type: Paddle
  • Peghead Binding: None
  • Peghead Finish: Matte

Additional information

Weight 22.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Taylor

Taylor is one of the world’s leading acoustic guitar makers, celebrated for its modern craftsmanship, innovative design, and clear, balanced tone. Founded in California in 1974 by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, the company is known for pioneering precision CNC manufacturing and introducing the revolutionary NT neck and V-Class bracing systems. Taylor guitars are praised for their playability, sleek aesthetics, and consistency, making them a top choice for professionals and hobbyists alike. With a commitment to sustainable sourcing and forward-thinking construction, Taylor blends traditional artistry with cutting-edge technology to create instruments that inspire creativity and performance.

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