Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Gig Bag

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The Taylor Academy 12e is designed to make playing guitar feel effortless and rewarding from the very first chord. Its compact Grand Concert body sits comfortably in your lap, creating an inviting experience that encourages longer practice sessions and inspires players at every stage of their musical journey. Whether you’re learning your first songs or looking for a dependable acoustic with exceptional comfort, the Academy 12e delivers a welcoming feel that keeps you coming back.

A torrefied spruce top gives this guitar a lively, responsive voice with impressive projection and a touch of mature warmth that makes it sound remarkably seasoned right out of the case. Paired with layered walnut back and sides, the result is a balanced, articulate tone with crisp highs, focused mids, and a rich, woody character that continues to develop over time. Fingerpicked passages remain clear and detailed, while strummed chords ring with warmth and definition.

Taylor’s player-focused design shines throughout the Academy 12e, from the slim, comfortable neck profile to the built-in armrest that reduces fatigue during extended playing sessions. Equipped with ES-B electronics and an onboard digital tuner, it’s ready for practice, performance, or recording whenever inspiration strikes. Complete with a padded gig bag, the Taylor Academy 12e offers comfort, tone, and versatility in a package that’s easy to take anywhere. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: ES-B
• Bracing: X-Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Top Material: Torrefied Spruce
• Top Finish: Matte
• Top Color: Natural
• Back & Sides Material: Layered Walnut
• Back Configuration: Layered
• Back & Sides Finish: Matte
• Bracing: X-Bracing
• Binding Material: None
• Rosette: Three Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.833" at 1st Fret, 0.880" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 24.875"
• Nut Width: 1.688"
• Fingerboard Material: Eucalyptus
• Fingerboard Inlay: None
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2.188"
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Neck Joint: NT Neck
• Headstock: Standard
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: None
• Headplate Finish: Matte

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Standard
• Bridge Material: Eucalyptus
• Bridge Pins: Black
• Saddle: Micarta
• Nut Material: NuBone
• Tuners: Chrome (100/200)
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: ES-B
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
• Serial Number: 2205116053
• Manufacture Date: 2026