Taylor Academy 12e Natural

Serial Number 2211265112

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Built with a solid spruce top and layered walnut back and sides, the compact, inviting Academy 12e offers an approachable playing experience for guitarists of all skill levels. The torrefied spruce top, treated with our special roasting process, serves up bold sound with plenty of projection and a touch of aged-in warmth and sweetness. The armrest carved into the lower bout makes for a more comfortable feel for your strumming arm, while the Taylor neck features a slender profile that accommodates your fretting hand, making this a great choice for new learners. With built-in ES-B electronics for easy amplification and a padded gig bag for transportation, the Academy 12e is more than ready for the next step in your musical journey.

Features
A Comfortable Playing Experience for Learners and Experts

A smaller-bodied guitar with ergonomic contours, a built-in pickup and a bold, articulate sound, the Academy 12e is a pleasure to play.

Grand Concert – A smaller-bodied guitar ideally suited for fingerstyle.

Walnut Body Wood – Walnuts crisp highs are balanced by a deep, woody low end that emerges as the guitar is played in.

Sitka Spruce Top Wood – The soundboard choice for most guitars, Sitka spruce produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles.

ES-B Electronics – This pickup/preamp combo includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner.

Specifications

Highlights
Number of Strings 6 String
Orientation Right Handed
Body Shape Grand Concert
Bracing System X Bracing
Cutaway Non-cutaway
Color Natural
Electronics ES-B
Case/Bag Gig Bag

Body
Top Wood Sitka Spruce
Back/Side Wood Layered Walnut
Back Configuration Layered
Body Binding None
Armrest Yes
Top Finish Matte
Back/Side Finish Matte

Neck
Neck Wood Mahogany or Maple
Fretboard Wood Ebony or Eucalyptus (based on availability)
Fretboard Inlay 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
Fretboard Binding None
Neck Finish Matte

Peghead
Scale Length 24-7/8″
Peghead Inlay None
Peghead Type Standard
Peghead Binding None

Other
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)

The Taylor Academy 12e delivers warm, balanced tone in an affordable student-friendly package. This nylon-string classical guitar features a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides for rich resonance. The comfortable body shape make it ideal for beginners developing proper technique. Includes a gig bag for protection and portability. Natural finish showcases the wood grain while maintaining durability for years of practice and performance.