Taylor Academy 12e Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural, with pickup

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.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair. 

Highlights

• 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

• Number of Strings: 6 String
  
• Orientation: Right Handed
  
• Body Shape: Grand Concert
  
• Bracing System: X Bracing
  
• Cutaway: Non-cutaway
  
• Color: Natural
  
• Electronics: ES-B
  
• Case/Bag: Gig Bag
  
• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
  
• Back Configuration: Layered
  
• Body Binding: None
  
• Armrest: Yes
  
• Top Finish: Matte
  
• Back/Side Finish: Matte
  
• Neck Wood: Maple
  
• Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
  
• Fretboard Binding: None
  
• Neck Finish: Matte
  
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"
  
• Peghead Inlay: None
  
• Peghead Type: Standard
  
• Peghead Binding: None
  
• 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)
  
• Manufacturer Part Number: ACADEMY12E

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!