The Academy Series was designed with developing players in mind, so the goal was to create as comfortable a playing experience as possible. The guitar body pairs layered Sapele back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top, and incorporates a feature normally reserved for Taylor's premium instruments: a built-in armrest that softens the edge of the body's bass-side lower bout to enhance the playing comfort.
- Taylor neck features a slightly shorter 24-7/8-inch scale length, 1-11/16-inch nut width, and light gauge strings, making fretting and bending strings easier
- Tonally the Dreadnought body produces a bold response with a warm low end and punchy treble, great for strummers and flatpickers
- Onboard ES-B electronics include a built-in digital chromatic tuner with an LED display for an easy and accurate tuning experience