Taylor Academy Series 22e Electro-Acoustic

£799.00

Guitars Pedals Amps & Stuff are excited this week as the almighty Taylor Academy Series 22e Electro-Acoustic is now back in stock. These are built to an exceptionally high standard. We deliver Taylor Acoustic Guitars straight to your door via our tracked *roadie service* across the UK, Europe, and the USA. A firm favourite among the finest gear available in the UK. if you want the full low down, click through to the Taylor crew direct for more details, images, specs, and all the good stuff. Here's what Taylor say about the Academy 22eDesigned specifically for new players, the Academy…

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Guitars Pedals Amps & Stuff are excited this week as the almighty Taylor Academy Series 22e Electro-Acoustic is now back in stock. These are built to an exceptionally high standard. We deliver Taylor Acoustic Guitars straight to your door via our tracked *roadie service* across the UK, Europe, and the USA. A firm favourite among the finest gear available in the UK. if you want the full low down, click through to the Taylor crew direct for more details, images, specs, and all the good stuff.

Here's what Taylor say about the Academy 22e

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. 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.

Key Features

  • Grand Concert Body – A smaller-bodied guitar ideally suited for fingerstyle.
  • Layered Walnut Back & Sides – Rich brown hues lend a pleasing aesthetic warmth to the guitars that showcase it.
  • Solid Walnut Top – 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 Pickup – This pickup/preamp combo includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner.
  • Gig Bag – Provides convenient protection against bumps and dings.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Shape: Grand Concert
  • Top Material: Solid Walnut
  • Body Material: Layered Walnut
  • Body Width: 15"
  • Body Depth: 4 3/8"
  • Body Length: 19 1/2"
  • Bracing: Academy Series
  • Armrest: Walnut Bevel
  • Rosette Size: 3 Ring
  • Rosette Material: Baltic Birch Marquetry
  • Finish: Matte

Neck

  • Material: Hard Rock Maple
  • Scale Length: 24-7/8"
  • Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Number Of Frets: 20
  • Nut Material: Nubone
  • Nut Width: 1-11/16"
  • Inlays: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
  • Joint: Scarf
  • Finish: Matte

Hardware

  • Finish: Chrome
  • Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Chrome
  • Pickguard: None
  • Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic

Electronics

  • Pickup/Preamp: ES-B
  • Controls: Low, Mid, High, Vol
  • Output Jack: 1/4"

Miscellaneous

  • Strings Gauge: Phosphor Bronze Light
  • Case: Gig Bag

Stuff About 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.

The Important stuff

Acoustic Guitars — Acoustic guitars are timeless instruments known for their natural tone, warmth, and versatility. Using a hollow wooden body to amplify the sound of vibrating strings, they produce a rich and resonant voice that suits everything from gentle fingerpicking to lively strumming. Favoured by singer-songwriters, folk musicians, and performers across countless genres, acoustic guitars are valued for their simplicity and expressiveness. Available in various body shapes such as dreadnought, concert, and parlour, each offers a unique tonal character and feel. Whether played around a campfire or on stage, acoustic guitars continue to connect people through their pure, organic sound.. Electro-Acoustic — An electro-acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar fitted with built-in electronics, allowing it to be plugged into an amplifier or PA system without losing its natural tone. It’s ideal for live performance, recording, or busking, as it captures the warmth and resonance of an acoustic while offering the volume and control of an electric. Most feature piezo pickups or internal microphones, often paired with onboard EQ controls for tone shaping. Electro-acoustics come in a wide range of body shapes and wood types, giving players the same feel and character as a traditional acoustic with added versatility and convenience..