Taylor Academy 12e

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Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert Electro Acoustic GuitarSeries: Academy SeriesBody Shape: Grand ConcertOrientation: Right-HandedFinish: Satin Natural Overview The Taylor Academy 12 e is a player-focused electro-acoustic designed to deliver premium feel and tone at an accessible level. Built by Taylor Guitars, it combines high-quality materials with ergonomic design features, making it one of the best step-up guitars for beginners and intermediate players. At its core is a solid torrefied spruce top, which provides strong projection, clarity, and a slightly “played-in” warmth thanks to a special roasting process. This is paired with layered walnut back and sides, offering durability and a balanced tonal character. The compact Grand Concert body makes it especially comfortable to hold, while the built-in armrest improves playing comfort during long sessions. Combined with Taylor’s slim-profile neck, the Academy 12e is designed to be easy and enjoyable to play from the first chord. With onboard ES-B electronics and a built-in tuner, it’s also fully gig-ready straight out of the box. Key Features Playability and Comfort Grand Concert body for easy handling and controlBuilt-in armrest for enhanced playing comfortSlim Taylor neck profile for effortless fretting24-7/8" scale length for slightly reduced string tension Tonewoods and Construction Top: Solid torrefied spruce for clarity and warmthBack & Sides: Layered walnut for balance and durabilityNeck: Maple for stabilityFingerboard: Ebony for smooth response and precision Electronics Taylor ES-B pickup and preamp systemBuilt-in digital chromatic tunerNatural amplified tone for live or recording useSimple onboard controls for volume and tone Hardware and Setup Die-cast chrome tuners for stable tuningNuBone nut and Micarta saddle for consistent toneX-bracing for balanced projectionFactory-fitted phosphor bronze strings Specifications Category Detail Strings 6 Body Shape Grand Concert Top Material Solid Torrefied Spruce Back & Sides Layered Walnut Neck Material Maple Fingerboard Ebony Frets 20 Scale Length 24-7/8" Nut Width 42.8 mm Bracing X-Bracing Electronics ES-B with Built-in Tuner Bridge Ebony Nut & Saddle NuBone / Micarta Tuners Die-Cast Chrome Finish Satin Natural Orientation Right-Handed Included Taylor Gig Bag Why Choose This Guitar? The Taylor Academy 12e is ideal for players who want: A comfortable, easy-to-play acoustic for learning and progressionA smaller body with excellent balance and clarityBuilt-in electronics for live performance or recordingPremium Taylor playability at an accessible priceA reliable all-round guitar for home, lessons, or stage use Show more