Taylor Academy 22e Grand Concert Layered Walnut Acoustic-Electric - 4193

Taylor Academy 22e Grand Concert Layered Walnut Acoustic-Electric

The guitar in the photos is the exact one you will receive. Serial Number: 2208274193

Backwoods Guitar in Sedalia, Missouri is a proud Taylor authorized dealer and repair service center. Every Taylor guitar is carefully unboxed, inspected, and set up before being photographed and listed for sale. After every guitar is purchased, it is then reinspected and set up again before being shipped out. If you have a specific set up preference or certain strings you'd like put on before shipping, please reach out and send us a message after completing your purchase.

Overview

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.

• Solid walnut top for projection, power and warmth
• Compact Grand Concert body with narrower depth for beginners
• Easy-playing Taylor Neck offers relaxed fretting feel
• Built-in armrest for seamless feel while playing
• Ships with padded gig bag for protection and storage
• Made in Tecate, Mexico

The Taylor Academy 22e Grand Concert Layered Walnut Acoustic-Electric guitar is the epitome of accessibility and innovation, designed to inspire players of all levels. With a sleek Grand Concert body shape and a layered walnut back and sides, this guitar offers a balanced, clear, and articulate sound that's perfect for fingerstyle and delicate picking. Its onboard ES2 electronics provide a seamless transition into the world of amplified performance, delivering your music with pristine clarity. Crafted with Taylor's signature attention to detail and playability, the Academy 22e ensures a comfortable and inviting playing experience, making it a versatile companion for musicians seeking a refined instrument that empowers their musical expression. From the practice room to the stage, this acoustic-electric gem from Taylor's Academy Series will be your guide on a journey of creative exploration.

Highlights

• Scale Length: 24-7/8"
• Bracing: Academy Series
• Pickguard: None
• Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Body Width: 15"
• Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
• Number of Frets: 20
• Case: Gig Bag
• Body Length: 19 1/2"
• Body Depth: 4 3/8"

Body

• Binding Edge Treatment: None
• Back Config: Layered
• Rosette Size: 3 RING
• Back/Side Finish: Matte
• Backstrap Wood: None
• Stain/Sunburst: None
• Armrest: Walnut Bevel
• Top Finish: Matte
• Backstrap Finish: None
• Bridge Inlay: None
• Armrest Binding: Bevel Walnut
• Rosette Material: Baltic Birch Marquetry
• Wedge: None

Neck

• Neck Width: 1-11/16"
• Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: None
• Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Heel Length: 3-1/2"
• Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
• Heel Cap Binding: Black
• Neck/Heel: Hard Rock Maple
• Neck Finish: Matte

Peghead

• Peghead Finish: Matte
• Peghead Type: Paddle, Standard
• Peghead Logo: Plastic, White Rub-On Decal
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Inlay: None

Other

• Bridge Pins: Black Plastic
• Fingerboard Ext: None
• Buttons: Chrome
• Edge Trim: None

*If multiple are in stock, you may not receive the exact guitar in the photos. Feel free to reach out and ask for photos or clarification if concerned*