Plus, the Academy 10 ships with one of our most premium features: an armrest, which provides a more comfortable fit for players who are just learning how to manage the larger body of an acoustic guitar. With a solid spruce top and layered sapele back and sides, the dreadnought shape of the Academy 10 produces a warm sound with a strong low end and clear, ringing high tones, smoothened out by the punchy midrange of layered sapele. Between its rich sound and a comfortable shape built to invite inspiration, the Academy 10 provides a perfect solution for beginner players or those looking to buy on a budget. Features Shapes: DreadnoughtTaylor’s Dreadnought captures the potent tone flatpickers and strummers love. Electronics: No ElectronicsWhether you’re an acoustic purist or simply don’t need a pickup, we’ve got you covered. Top Woods: Sitka SpruceThe soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles. Cutaways: Non-cutawayThe clean, symmetrical look of a traditional acoustic guitar. Body Woods: Layered SapeleLayered wood construction is used to offer attractive, durable and affordable models. Specifications Highlights Scale Length: 24-7/8 Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut/Micarta Saddle Bracing: Academy Series Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic Pickguard: None Number of Frets: 20 Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome Case: Gig Bag Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light Body Length: 20 Body Width: 16 Body Depth: 4 5/8 Body Binding/Edge Treatment: None Top Finish: Varnish Back Config: Layered Backstrap Finish: None Rosette Size: Three Ring Bridge Inlay: NoneBack/Side Finish: Varnish Armrest Binding: None Backstrap Wood: None Rosette Mat.: Baltic Birch Stain/Sunburst: None Wedge: None Armrest: yes Neck Neck Width: 1-11/16 Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: None Heel Cap Binding: None Type of Neck Joint: Taylor Neck Neck/Heel: Hard Rock Maple Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony Neck Finish: Varnish Heel Length: 3-1/2 Peghead Peghead Finish: None Peghead Binding: None Peghead Type: Standard Peghead Purfling: None Headstock Overlay: Copafera Peghead Inlay: None Peghead Logo: Printed on Headstock Overlay Other Bridge Pins: Black Polycarbonate Buttons: Chrome Fingerboard Ext: None Edge Trim: None