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The Taylor Academy 12e-N Grand Concert nylon-string acoustic-electric guitar gives you a premium playing experience at an affordable price. Designed for beginners and pros alike, this lightweight, comfortable guitar produces a bold, resonant tone perfect for any style.

Premium Materials for an Authentic Sound

The Academy 12e-N's solid torrefied spruce top and layered walnut back and sides give you a warm, balanced tone with crisp articulation. The ebony fingerboard and bridge provide smooth playability and sustain. Together, these premium woods create an authentic nylon-string sound that inspires you to keep playing.

Slim Neck and Lightweight Body For Comfort

With its slim maple neck and compact body, the Academy 12e-N feels light and comfortable in your hands. The 24.875" scale length and 1.875" nut width make fretting chords and melodies effortless. Whether you're a beginner building calluses or a pro performing all night, this guitar helps you focus on your music rather than your fingers.

Onboard Electronics For Amplified Sound

The Academy 12e-N features Taylor's ES-B pickup system, which captures the nuances of your playing and translates them into an amplified signal. Adjust the volume and tone with the easy-to-use knobs or shape your sound further with the 3-band EQ. When plugged in, this guitar provides a natural amplified tone for any venue.

Superior Quality for the Money

While the Academy 12e-N is an affordable model, it upholds the same standards of quality as Taylor's high-end guitars. With its solid construction, premium components and comfortable feel, this guitar provides professional performance at a price anyone can afford. For nylon-string tone and playability that inspires, the Taylor Academy 12e-N delivers.

Taylor Academy 12e-N Grand Concert Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor Academy 12e-N Grand Concert Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor Academy 12e-N Grand Concert Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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  • Torrefied spruce top, layered walnut back and sides for balanced tone
  • ES-B electronics with built-in tuner and 3-band EQ for shaping sound
  • 24.875" scale length, 1.875" nut width for comfortable playability
  • Genuine ebony fingerboard and bridge

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Academy Series 12/20/2023 Academy12eN-24 Description: Academy 12e-N Grand Concert Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural UPC 887766127581 Body Body type: Taylor Academy Grand Concert Cutaway: No Top wood: Solid Torrefied Spruce Back & sides: Layered Walnut Bracing pattern: Academy Series Bracing Body finish: Satin Orientation: Right-Handed Neck Neck shape: Standard Taylor Profile Nut width: 1-7/8" (47.62mm) Fingerboard: Genuine West African Ebony Neck wood: Hard Rock Maple Scale length: 25-1/5" Number of frets: 17 Neck finish: Satin Electronics Pickup/preamp: ES-B Brand: Taylor Configuration: Behind-the-Saddle Transducer with Adjustable Sensors Preamp EQ: Volume, Tone Feedback filter: No Tuner: Yes - Digital Chromatic LED Other Headstock overlay: Copafera Tuning machines: Classical Nickel with Faux Pearl Buttons Bridge: Genuine West African Ebony Saddle & nut: Micarta "Wave" Saddle; NuBone Nut Number of strings: 6 Special features: Solid Torrefied Spruce Top, Beveled Walnut Armrest Case: Soft Gig Bag Accessories: None Country of origin: Mexico

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