Taylor Academy Series 12-N LH

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Taylor Academy Series 12-N LH

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Academy Series 12-N LH

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Product Info

Article Number: 406459
Brand: Taylor
Model: Academy Series 12-N LH
Price: $746.90

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The Academy Series 12-N LH is a solid choice for the left-handed classical student or beginner. Taylor’s build quality shines through, providing a well-made instrument with a surprisingly rich tone for its class. It's a great entry point into classical guitar playing without the premium price tag of their higher-end models.

Product Description

  • Taylor Academy Series 12-N LH
  • Classical Guitar
  • Left-handed model
  • Body design: Grand Concert
  • Top: Lutz spruce
  • solid
  • Academy Series Bracing
  • Back & sides: Sapele plywood
  • Neck: Sapele
  • Fretboard & bridge: Ebony
  • 17 Frets
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 47.6 mm
  • Nut & saddle: Tusq
  • Nickel hardware
  • Standard Strings: Daddario Pro Arte Carbon Hard Tension (Article Nr: #360923#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Incl. Taylor gig bag
  • Made in Mexico

*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.

PROS
  • • Lutz spruce top provides a warm, balanced, and surprisingly responsive tone.
  • • Sapele neck offers excellent stability and a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
  • • Ebony fretboard and Tusq nut/saddle contribute to clean articulation and sustain.
  • • Taylor’s Academy Series bracing enhances projection and responsiveness for student-level players.
CONS
  • • Plywood back and sides limit the overall tonal complexity compared to all-solid instruments.
  • • The scale length, while standard, might feel slightly short for players accustomed to longer scales.
  • • Nickel hardware, while functional, is a cost-saving measure and not as premium as some alternatives.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Lutz Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele Plywood
Neck Material Sapele
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 17
Nut Width 47.6 mm
Weight Approximately 4.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lutz Spruce offers a slightly warmer, mellower tone than Sitka Spruce, with a touch more complexity but still retains good projection.
Yes, Academy Series bracing is specifically designed to enhance playability and responsiveness for students, resulting in easier action and a more forgiving feel.
The hard tension strings offer a full, mature sound but require a bit more finger strength; ideal for those developing their classical technique.

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