Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert Electro Acoustic

Full Description

Comfortable design for effortless playability

The Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert is built with comfort in mind, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced guitarists. Its Grand Concert body shape offers a compact, lightweight feel that sits naturally against the body, allowing for extended playing sessions without fatigue. The addition of a built-in armrest enhances the ergonomic design, providing extra support for your strumming arm while reducing strain. This thoughtful construction ensures that every note feels smooth and accessible, making it easier to focus on playing rather than adjusting to the instrument.

Torrefied spruce top for a warm, balanced tone

At the heart of the Academy 12e’s rich sound is its solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, which has been treated using a special roasting process to enhance its tonal properties. This process removes moisture and impurities from the wood, resulting in a more responsive and open sound with improved sustain. The torrefaction also gives the guitar a slightly aged character, adding warmth and depth to its natural tone. Paired with layered walnut back and sides, this combination creates a balanced voice that is articulate yet full, making it ideal for both fingerpicking and light strumming.

Smooth playability with a slim Taylor neck

Playing chords and melodies feels effortless on the Academy 12e, thanks to Taylor’s signature slim-profile neck. Designed for comfort, the neck features a shallow carve that makes it easier to fret notes, reducing hand fatigue and promoting better technique. The shorter 24-7/8" scale length also contributes to its smooth playability, making bends and transitions feel natural. If you're learning your first chords or refining intricate fingerstyle patterns, the Academy 12e’s neck provides a fast, comfortable playing experience that adapts to different playing styles.

ES-B electronics for natural amplified tone

When it’s time to plug in, the Academy 12e is equipped with Taylor’s ES-B electronics, ensuring a clean, natural sound that translates beautifully through an amp or PA system. This onboard system captures the guitar’s tonal nuances, preserving its warmth and clarity even at higher volumes. The built-in tuner makes it easy to keep your guitar in perfect pitch, while simple volume and tone controls let you shape your sound on the fly. From performing on stage to recording in the studio, the ES-B system delivers reliable, high-quality tone with ease.

Specifications

• Product Name: Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert Electro Acoustic
• Product Code: Academy 12e

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Top Wood: Solid torrefied Sitka spruce
• Back & Side Wood: Layered walnut
• Bracing: X bracing
• Cutaway: Non-cutaway
• Top Finish: Matte
• Back & Side Finish: Matte
• Body Binding: None
• Armrest: Yes

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Wood: Mahogany or maple
• Fretboard Wood: Ebony or eucalyptus (based on availability)
• Fretboard Inlay: 4mm dot Italian acrylic
• Fretboard Binding: None
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"

Hardware & Electronics

• Electronics: ES-B with built-in tuner
• Nut & Saddle: Nubone nut, Micarta saddle
• Bridge: Eucalyptus
• Bridge Pins: Black
• Tuners: Chrome (100/200 series)
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Case: Gig bag
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)