Taylor Academy 22e Grand Concert Layered Walnut Acoustic-Electric

Taylor Academy 22e Grand Concert Layered Walnut Acoustic-Electric

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.

Overview

• 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