Taylor Academy Series 12e Walnut/Spr

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Taylor Academy Series 12e Walnut/Spr

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Academy Series 12e Walnut/Spr

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Product Info

Article Number: 406426
Brand: Taylor
Model: Academy Series 12e Walnut/Spr
Price: $823.90

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The 12e Walnut/Spr is a seriously impressive entry into the Taylor family. It’s got a bright, clear voice thanks to the spruce top, but the walnut provides a surprising amount of depth. Perfect for gigging singer-songwriters or students looking for a reliable, amplified acoustic that won’t break the bank, and delivers a professional feel and sound.

Product Description

  • Taylor Academy Series 12e Walnut/Spr
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Style: Grand Concert
  • Top: solid sitka spruce
  • Academy Series bracing
  • Back and sides: Walnut plywood
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard and bridge: Ebony
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 632 mm
  • Nut width: 42.9 mm
  • Nut: TUSQ
  • Bridge: Micarta
  • Pickup: Taylor ES-B pickup
  • Factory strings: D'Addario XSAPB1253 (Art. #516198#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Includes Taylor gig bag
  • Made in Mexico
  • Suitable cases: Art. #122211# or Art. #208576# (both not included)

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

PROS
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a balanced, articulate tone.
  • • Walnut back and sides add warmth and complexity missing in basic models.
  • • Taylor ES-B pickup offers clean, amplified sound with excellent feedback rejection.
  • • Maple neck provides stability and a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
CONS
  • • Plywood back and sides limit the potential for long-term tonal development.
  • • Academy Series bracing, while functional, isn't as refined as higher-end Taylor bracing.
  • • Ebony fingerboard, while nice, might feel a bit too slick for some players.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Walnut Plywood
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 632 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Taylor ES-B
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s noticeably less resonant than a fully solid Taylor, but the solid top still provides a good foundation. Expect a more focused, less complex sound.
Absolutely. The ES-B is known for its clean and natural amplified tone, making it well-suited for both live performance and studio recording.
The neck profile is generally described as a comfortable, mid-oval shape, consistent with many Taylor models, but slightly more substantial than some of their thinner profiles.

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