Taylor Academy Series 12e LH
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Academy Series 12e LH
Product Info
Article Number:
406454
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Academy Series 12e LH
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 12e LH is a fantastic entry point into the Taylor sound, especially for left-handed players. It’s surprisingly well-equipped with a decent pickup system and a comfortable neck. Perfect for students or gigging musicians needing a reliable, amplified acoustic without a premium-priced investment.
Product Description
- Taylor Academy Series 12e LH
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- Grand Concert
- Solid Sitka spruce top
- Academy Series bracing
- Sapele plywood back and sides
- Maple neck
- Ebony fretboard and bridge
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 632 mm
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- TUSQ nut
- Micarta bridge
- Taylor ES-B pickup system
- Colour: Natural
- Includes a Taylor gig bag
- Made in Mexico
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top provides balanced, responsive tone with good projection
- • Academy Series bracing delivers comfortable playability and even response
- • Maple neck offers stability and a snappy feel, enhancing clarity
- • Taylor ES-B pickup system provides a usable amplified signal for performance
CONS
- • Sapele plywood back/sides limit high-end shimmer compared to all-solid wood models
- • Academy Series bracing, while comfortable, lacks the nuanced response of higher-grade bracing
- • Maple neck can feel slightly bright for players preferring warmer tones
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele Plywood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
632 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Taylor ES-B
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ES-B is a solid, functional system, but lacks the dynamic range and nuanced tone of higher-end Taylor pickups; it’s a great value for the price point though.
The neck is a standard Taylor profile, generally considered comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
Plywood is durable and stable, so the guitar should last a long time with proper care; it just won't mature in tone like a solid wood instrument.
