Taylor Academy 12e – Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Description

The Taylor Academy 12e is designed to give players—especially learners—an effortless, inspiring playing experience. Its torrefied spruce top delivers bold projection with seasoned warmth, while the layered walnut body adds stability and a balanced tonal character. The Grand Concert shape keeps the guitar compact and comfortable, and the built-in armrest enhances long-session playability. With ES-B electronics, an onboard tuner, and a padded gig bag, this guitar is fully equipped for practice, performance, and travel.

Features

• Torrefied spruce top for aged-in warmth and clarity

• Layered walnut back & sides for stability and balanced tone

• Grand Concert body ideal for comfort and fingerstyle

• Taylor Neck for easy fretting and clean intonation

• Built-in armrest for ergonomic playing

• ES-B electronics with digital tuner

• Includes lightweight padded gig bag

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6

• Orientation: Right Handed

• Body Shape: Grand Concert

• Bracing: X Bracing

• Cutaway: Non-cutaway

• Color: Natural

• Electronics: ES-B

• Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce

• Back & Side Wood: Layered Walnut

• Back Configuration: Layered

• Body Binding: None

• Armrest: Yes

• Top Finish: Matte

• Back/Side Finish: Matte

• Neck Wood: Mahogany or Maple

• Fretboard: Ebony or Eucalyptus (based on availability)

• Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic

• Neck Finish: Matte

• Scale Length: 24-7/8"

• Peghead Type: Standard

• Peghead Inlay: None

• Bridge: Eucalyptus

• Nut & Saddle: Nubone nut, Micarta saddle

• Bridge Pins: Black

• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 – .053)

• Pickguard: Tortoise

• Tuners: Chrome (100/200)

Disclaimer

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