Taylor Academy Series 12e-N
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Taylor
Academy Series 12e-N
Product Info
Article Number:
406445
Brand:
Taylor
Model:
Academy Series 12e-N
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$845.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Taylor Academy Series 12e-N is a fantastic entry point into classical guitar playing. The Lutz spruce top provides a surprisingly rich sound, and the built-in pickup makes it versatile for practice, lessons, or even small performances. This is a great choice for students and beginner to intermediate players looking for a quality instrument with amplified options.
Product Description
- Taylor Academy Series 12e-N
- Acoustic Guitar
- Style: Grand Concert
- Top: Lutz spruce
- solid
- Academy Series bracing
- Back and sides: Sapele plywood
- Neck: Sapele
- Fingerboard and bridge: Ebony
- 17 Frets
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 47.6 mm
- Nut and saddle: TUSQ
- Pickup: ES-B
- Nickel hardware
- Standard strings: D'Addario Pro Arte Carbon Hard Tension (Art. no. #360923#)
- Colour: Natural
- Includes Taylor gigbag
- Made in Mexico
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
PROS
- • Lutz spruce top delivers a surprisingly warm and responsive tone.
- • Sapele plywood back/sides offer excellent projection for the price point.
- • Ebony fingerboard and TUSQ nut/saddle contribute to clean articulation and sustain.
- • ES-B pickup system provides a usable amplified tone for stage or recording.
CONS
- • Plywood back and sides limit the potential for long-term tonal development.
- • Nut width of 47.6 mm might feel narrow for players accustomed to wider classical necks.
- • Nickel hardware feels a little budget-oriented compared to higher-end Taylor appointments.
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 generally offers a brighter, more focused tone than cedar, which can be a plus for players wanting clarity and projection.
The ES-B is serviceable for basic stage use, but it's not a high-end system; expect a somewhat 'boxy' amplified tone best suited for quieter settings or direct recording.
The Sapele neck is fairly standard in shape, but the 47.6 mm nut width is on the narrower side, so it will feel quicker and easier to navigate than many traditional classical necks.
