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.

Overview

• Solid torrefied spruce top for seasoned warmth and depth
• Compact Grand Concert body with an inviting feel
• Taylor Neck makes fretting notes and chords easier
• Built-in armrest for enhanced playing comfort
• Includes electronics, built-in tuner and lightweight gig bag

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

Body

• 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

• 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)

For more information, visit our warranties page.

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