Taylor AD12e-SB Grand Concert Walnut Acoustic-Electric - 3003

Taylor AD12e-SB Grand Concert Walnut Acoustic-Electric

The Taylor AD12e-SB Grand Concert Walnut Acoustic-Electric guitar embodies the perfect blend of exquisite craftsmanship and resonant tonal qualities. With its slender Grand Concert body shape, this instrument offers unparalleled comfort and playability, making it a favorite among fingerstyle enthusiasts and solo performers. Crafted with a stunning walnut top, walnut back and sides, this guitar delivers a warm, balanced, and articulate sound with a rich, earthy undertone. Equipped with an onboard Expression System 2 pickup, the AD12e-SB seamlessly transitions from acoustic purity to amplified brilliance, ensuring your music reaches its fullest potential both on and off the stage. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring musician, this Taylor acoustic-electric guitar is a testament to Taylor's commitment to excellence in both form and function.

Overview

• Solid walnut body yields warmth and midrange punch
• Spruce top for projection, power and clarity
• Compact Grand Concert body offers relaxed feel, articulate sound
• V-Class bracing generates rich volume and longer sustain
• Ships with ES2 electronic and lightweight, sturdy AeroCase

The AD12e-SB continues the American Dream Series tradition of high-performance, U.S.-made, all-solid-wood guitars that match great tone with an accessible price. This compact Grand Concert fits the bill with walnut back and sides, a spruce top and V-Class interior bracing, adding up to a warm, woody sound with bold volume, blooming sustain and a low-end response that will grow richer over time as the wood matures. Ideal for fingerstyle players as well as anyone interested in recording applications, this model matches its punchy sound with a comfortable feel thanks to accommodating dimensions and the slender Taylor Neck profile. Sparingly appointed to preserve its affordable price point, the AD12-e SB introduces a striking Tobacco Sunburst top color treatment to the American Dream family, accented with a thin matte finish, a firestripe faux tortoiseshell pickguard, black top purfling and satin black tuners. It ships with ES2 electronics and a lightweight, durable AeroCase.

Highlights

• Scale Length24-7/8"
• BracingV-Class Bracing
• PickguardTortoise
• TunersSatin Black
• StringsD'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Body Width15"
• Nut & SaddleBlack Tusq Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Truss Rod CoverBlack Plastic
• Number of Frets20
• CaseAeroCase
• Body Length19 1/2"
• Body Depth4 3/8"

Body

• Binding Edge Treatment: Chamfered Edges
• Back Config: 2-piece No Wedge
• Rosette Size: Single Ring
• Back/Side Finish: Matte
• Backstrap Wood: None
• Stain/Sunburst: Tobacco Sunburst Top
• Armrest: No
• Top Finish: Matte
• Backstrap Finish: None
• Bridge Inlay: None
• Armrest Binding: None
• Rosette Material: Black/Maple/Black
• Wedge: None

Neck

• Neck Width: 1-3/4"
• Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: None
• Type of Neck Joint: Scarf
• Fretboard Wood: Eucalyptus
• Heel Length: 3-1/4"
• Fretboard Inlay: 4MM Dots, Italian Acrylic, Faux Pearl
• Heel Cap Binding: Black
• Neck/Heel: Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Matte

Peghead

• Peghead Finish: Matte
• Peghead Type: Paddle, Standard
• Peghead Logo: Italian Acrylic, Faux Pearl
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Purfling: None
• Peghead Inlay: None

Other

• Bridge Pins: Black Plastic
• Fingerboard Ext: None
• Buttons: Satin Black
• Edge Trim: Black