The Taylor Academy 10e is an excellent acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk that combines a great sound, high playability and a professional appearance. Made from a solid topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body and equipped with an ergonomic armrestArmrest:
An armrest is a support surface that is fixed to the side of the guitar or integrated into the body shape. It is used to comfortably support the guitarist's arm while playing and thus reduce fatigue. and an in-house pickup systemPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible., this dreadnought offers everything you need for learning guitar and stage performances. The instrument also impresses visually with its traditional matt naturalFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. finish with a tortoisePickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick. pickguard, which skillfully presents the fine grain of the tonewoodsTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple and exudes a nostalgia-inducing vintage charm.
While the voluminous resonance body of the
The top is the upper part of the guitar body produce an assertive sound, high-quality tonewoods create a great sound character. The top made of close-grained Sitka spruce produces a clear tone with wonderful overtones, which are complemented by the crystal-clear trebles, striking mids and warm basses of the backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. made of laminated walnut. This combination produces an balanced and versatile sound that perfectly supports both strong strummingStrumming:
Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar. and virtuoso fingerpickingFingerpicking:
plucking technique.
In addition to its full sound character, the
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. of 632 mm creates less string tension, which pleasantly reduces the effort required to grip the guitar. Meanwhile, the arm rests on the soft armrest for a consistently comfortable playing position. The robust maple neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck with its extremely slim 42.8 mm nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. sits comfortably in the hand, while the smooth ebony fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. ensures that the fingerboard glides smoothly over the fretsFret:
Jumbo frets. The sturdy chrome-plated die-cast tunersTuners:
die-cast tuners also enable high tuning stability and precise tuning for pure playing pleasure without interruption.
The
A piezo pickup is an electronic component that converts vibrations from guitar strings into electrical signals. It is often used in acoustic guitars to amplify the sound. The pickup consists of a piezo crystal that is made to vibrate by the vibrations of the strings. under the bridgeBridge:
Bridge and transmits them faithfully to the
tone control equalizer for the individual adjustment of bass, mids and treble as well as an integrated
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As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge
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The koa acacia population has also suffered heavy losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry and overexploitation have led to a decline that can only be halted through proactive action and reforestation. This is why