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The Left-Handed Taylor Academy 12e-N was created to make nylon-string tone more approachable without sacrificing sound quality or playability. Designed as part of Taylor’s Academy Series, this model blends classical warmth with modern comfort, offering an inviting entry point for new players while remaining expressive enough for experienced guitarists. Its compact Grand Concert body keeps the feel intimate and ergonomic, making it an excellent choice for long practice sessions, lessons, or relaxed performances.

At its core, the Academy 12e-N features a solid torrefied spruce top, treated with Taylor’s roasting process to deliver added warmth, sweetness, and a broken-in character right out of the box. Layered walnut back and sides contribute crisp highs and a woody low end that continues to open up over time. A wider 1-7/8" nut provides generous string spacing for fingerstyle and classical techniques, while Taylor’s carved armrest enhances comfort by reducing forearm fatigue.

Outfitted with ES-B electronics specifically voiced for nylon strings, this model offers natural amplified tone along with a built-in digital tuner for everyday convenience. Finished in a thin varnish to maximize resonance and shipped with a lightweight gig bag, the Academy 12e-N is a thoughtful, player-focused nylon-string guitar that balances tone, comfort, and value. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

  • Orientation: Left-Handed
  • Electronics: ES-B
  • Bracing: Academy Series
  • Cutaway: None

Body

  • Body Shape: Grand Concert
  • Top Material: Torrefied Spruce
  • Top Finish: Varnish
  • Top Color: Natural
  • Back & Sides Material: Walnut
  • Back Configuration: Layered
  • Back & Sides Finish: Varnish
  • Bracing: Academy Series
  • Binding Material: None
  • Rosette: Multi-Ring with Rope-Style Center

Neck

  • Neck Profile: Standard Classical
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Neck Taper: Standard
  • Neck Depth: 0.843" at 1st Fret, 0.881" at 9th Fret
  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"
  • Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: 4mm Dots
  • Fingerboard Binding: None
  • Fingerboard Radius: Flat (Classical)
  • Neck Finish: Varnish
  • Neck Joint: Taylor Neck
  • Headstock: Slot Head
  • Headstock Binding: None
  • Headplate Inlay: White Taylor Logo
  • Headplate Finish: Varnish

Hardware

  • Bridge Style: Classical Tie Bridge
  • Bridge Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Bridge Pins: None
  • Saddle: Micarta
  • Nut Material: NuBone
  • Nut Width: 1-7/8"
  • Tuners: Classical Nickel
  • Pickguard: None

Miscellaneous

  • Electronics: ES-B
  • Strings: D’Addario Pro Arte Carbon (.024 – .046)
  • Case/Gig Bag: Lightweight Gig Bag
  • Serial Number: 2202096116
  • Manufacture Date: 02/09/2026

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Academy 12e-N
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 2026
Finish Style
  • Satin
Series
Sides Material
  • Walnut
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Model Family
Model Sub-Family
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Back Material
  • Walnut
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
String Type
  • Nylon
Top Material
  • Spruce
Body Shape
  • Grand Concert
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Natural
Number of Frets
  • 17

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