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Taylor Academy 12e Acoustic-Electric Guitar
The Taylor Academy 12e is an outstanding acoustic-electric guitar designed to make playing easier, more enjoyable, and more inspiring for musicians of all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a comfortable first guitar or an experienced player seeking a compact and versatile instrument, the Academy 12e delivers premium Taylor craftsmanship, exceptional playability, and impressive tonal performance.
Built with a solid torrefied spruce top and layered walnut back and sides, the Academy 12e produces a bold, articulate voice with excellent projection and balance. Taylor’s proprietary torrefaction process gives the spruce top a mature, aged-in character, adding warmth, sweetness, and responsiveness while retaining the clarity and dynamic range that spruce is known for.
The compact Grand Concert body shape provides a comfortable playing experience while offering remarkable tonal clarity and note definition. An integrated armrest bevel on the lower bout reduces playing fatigue and enhances comfort during long practice sessions or performances. Combined with Taylor’s legendary slim-profile neck, the Academy 12e ensures effortless fretting and smooth playability across the entire fingerboard.
Equipped with the ES-B electronics system, this guitar is ready for the stage, studio, or practice room. The built-in pickup and preamp deliver natural amplified acoustic tones, while the integrated digital chromatic tuner makes tuning quick and convenient wherever you play.
Complete with a padded Taylor gig bag, the Academy 12e offers exceptional value, comfort, and performance in a guitar designed to support players throughout their musical journey.
Key Features
- Compact Grand Concert body shape for enhanced comfort and articulation
- Solid torrefied spruce top delivers warmth, projection, and mature tonal character
- Layered walnut back and sides provide balanced tone with rich low-end response
- Ergonomic armrest bevel improves playing comfort during extended sessions
- Taylor slim-profile neck ensures smooth and effortless playability
- Excellent choice for beginners, intermediate players, and experienced musicians
- ES-B electronics system with natural-sounding acoustic amplification
- Built-in digital chromatic tuner for convenient on-the-go tuning
- Outstanding note clarity and dynamic response for fingerstyle and strumming
- Includes padded Taylor gig bag for protection and portability
Full Specifications
General
- Brand: Taylor
- Model: Academy 12e
- Series: Academy Series
- Guitar Type: Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Orientation: Right-Handed
Body
- Body Shape: Grand Concert
- Top Wood: Solid Torrefied Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood: Layered Walnut
- Finish: Matte Varnish
- Armrest: Integrated Academy Armrest
- Bracing: Academy Series Bracing
Neck
- Neck Material: Hard Rock Maple
- Neck Profile: Taylor Slim Neck
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony or Eucalyptus (varies by production year)
- Scale Length: 24-7/8″ (631.8 mm)
- Nut Width: 1-11/16″ (42.8 mm)
Electronics
- Electronics System: Taylor ES-B
- Controls: Volume, Tone, Built-in Digital Chromatic Tuner
Hardware
- Bridge Material: Ebony or Eucalyptus
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast Tuners
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Steel Strings
- Included Case: Taylor Padded Gig Bag
