Designed to offer a comfortable, affordable option for players seeking the nylon-string sound with player-friendly features, the Academy 12e-N serves up snappy neo-classical tone with a feel that's perfect for new learners and experienced players alike. A solid torrefied spruce top treated with a special roasting process adds extra depth and warmth to its bold projection and clarity. This compact Grand Concert acoustic-electric also sports a 1-7/8" nut width, providing 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.

Overview

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

Specifications

Highlights

• Orientation: Right Handed
• Bracing System: Academy Series
• Cutaway: Non-cutaway
• Electronics: ES-B

Body

• Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce
• Back/Side Wood: Layered Walnut
• Back Configuration: Layered
• Body Binding: None
• Armrest: Yes
• Top Finish: Varnish
• Back/Side Finish: Varnish

Neck

• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dots
• Fretboard Binding: None
• Neck Finish: Varnish

Peghead

• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Peghead Inlay: None
• Peghead Type: Slot Head
• Peghead Binding: None

Other

• Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
• Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut, Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: None
• Strings: D'Addario Pro Arte Carbon (.024 - .046)
• Pickguard: None
• Tuners: Classical Nickel

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