Taylor Academy 12e-N Grand Concert Layered Sapele Acoustic-Electric

Taylor Academy 12e-N Grand Concert Layered Sapele Acoustic-Electric

The Taylor Academy 12e-N Grand Concert Layered Sapele Acoustic-Electric guitar is a masterpiece of accessibility and performance. Designed with the aspiring guitarist in mind, it features a compact Grand Concert body shape that offers exceptional comfort and playability, making it ideal for players of all skill levels. Crafted with a layered sapele back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top, it produces a clear, balanced, and articulate tone with a touch of warmth. The built-in ES-N pickup system ensures that your sound can be amplified with pristine clarity, making it perfect for both practice sessions and stage performances. With its superb craftsmanship and budget-friendly pricing, the Taylor Academy 12e-N is a gateway to the world of Taylor quality, providing an exceptional acoustic-electric experience for musicians on any journey.

Overview

• Nylon strings with warm, snappy classical tone
• Solid spruce top provides clarity and resonance
• Carved armrest makes for a more comfortable feel
• Built-in ES-N pickup designed for nylon strings
• Includes lightweight gig bag for transportation
• Made in Tecate, Mexico

Designed to offer a comfortable, affordable option for players seeking the nylon-string sound with player-friendly appointments, the Academy 12e-N serves up snappy classical tone with a feel that's perfect for new learners and experienced players alike. Built with a solid spruce top for optimal projection, clarity and resonance, this compact Grand Concert acoustic-electric features radiused fretboard and a 1-7/8" nut width that provides ample string spacing for fingerstyle play without putting undue strain on your fretting hand. And with built-in ES-N electronics and a lightweight gig bag for protection, the Academy 12e-N has everything a budding player could need.

Highlights

• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Pickguard: None
• Tuners: Classical Nickel
• Strings: D'Addario Pro Arte Carbon (.024 - .046)
• Body Width: 15"
• Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
• Number of Frets: 17
• Case: Gig Bag
• Body Length: 19 1/2"
• Body Depth: 4 3/8"

Body

• Binding Edge Treatment: Black
• Back Config: Layered
• Rosette Size: Three Ring
• Back/Side Finish: Varnish
• Backstrap Wood: None
• Stain/Sunburst: None
• Armrest: Yes
• Top Finish: Varnish
• Backstrap Finish: None
• Bridge Inlay: None
• Armrest Binding: None
• Rosette Material: Baltic Birch
• Wedge: None

Neck

• Neck Width: 1-7/8"
• Fretboard Binding/Edge TreatmentNone
• Type of Neck Joint: Taylor Neck
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Heel Length: 3-1/2"
• Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dots
• Heel Cap Binding: Black
• Neck/Heel: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Varnish

Peghead

• Peghead Type: Slot Head
• Headstock Overlay: Copafera
• Peghead Logo: Printed on Headstock Overlay
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Inlay: None

Other

• Bridge Pins: None
• Fingerboard Ext: None
• Buttons: Pearloid
• Edge Trim: None