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Taylor Academy 12e with Gig Bag

Taylor Academy 12e with Gig Bag

Regular price $ 749.00 USD
Regular price $ 849.00 USD Sale price $ 749.00 USD
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SKU:69204

Taylor Academy 12e with Gig Bag

Taylor Academy 12e with Gig Bag: Compact and Comfortable for All Skill Levels

Built with a solid spruce top and layered sapele back and sides, the compact and inviting Taylor Academy 12e offers an approachable playing experience for guitarists of all skill levels. The solid top delivers bold sound with plenty of projection, while the armrest carved into the lower bout provides a more comfortable feel for your strumming arm. This design makes the Academy 12e an excellent choice for extended playing sessions, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player.

Enhanced Playability with the Taylor Neck

The Taylor Academy 12e features the renowned Taylor Neck, known for its slender profile that accommodates your fretting hand. This makes it a great choice for new learners, as it facilitates easier chord transitions and note playing. The comfortable neck design ensures that you can play for longer periods without discomfort, helping you to develop your skills more effectively. Whether you're just starting out or looking to add a comfortable and versatile guitar to your collection, the Academy 12e is designed to meet your needs.

Versatile Sound and Easy Amplification

Tonally, the Taylor Academy 12e stands out with its solid spruce top that provides a clear and resonant sound. The layered sapele back and sides contribute to the guitar's balanced tone, making it suitable for a wide range of musical styles. The built-in ES2 electronics offer easy amplification, ensuring that your guitar sounds great whether you're playing acoustically or plugged in. This feature makes the Academy 12e a versatile choice for practice, performance, and recording.

Built for Durability and Convenience

The Taylor Academy 12e is designed with durability and convenience in mind. It comes with a padded gig bag, providing lightweight yet sturdy protection for your guitar during transportation. The guitar's robust construction and high-quality materials ensure that it can withstand the rigors of regular use. Whether you're heading to lessons, rehearsals, or gigs, the Academy 12e is built to travel with you and perform reliably in any setting.

Specifications:

  • Scale Length: 24-7/8 inches
  • Pickguard: None
  • Tuners: Chrome (100/200)
  • Strings: Phosphor Bronze Light
  • Body Width: 15 inches
  • Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut, Micarta Saddle
  • Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Case: Gig Bag
  • Body Length: 19-1/2 inches
  • Body Depth: 4-3/8 inches
  • Binding/Edge Treatment: Black
  • Back Config: Layered
  • Rosette Size: Three Ring
  • Back/Side Finish: Varnish
  • Backstrap Wood: None
  • Stain/Sunburst: None
  • Armrest: Yes
  • Top Finish: Varnish
  • Backstrap Finish: None
  • Bridge Inlay: None
  • Armrest Binding: None
  • Rosette Material: Baltic Birch
  • Wedge: None

Neck

  • Neck Width: 1-11/16 inches
  • Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: None
  • Type of Neck Joint: Taylor Neck
  • Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony
  • Heel Length: 3-1/2 inches
  • Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
  • Heel Cap Binding: Black
  • Neck/Heel: Maple
  • Neck Finish: Varnish

Peghead

  • Peghead Type: Standard
  • Headstock Overlay: Copafera
  • Peghead Logo: Printed on Headstock Overlay
  • Peghead Binding: None
  • Peghead Inlay: None
  • Peghead Finish: Satin

Other

  • Bridge Pins: Black
  • Buttons: Chrome
  • Fingerboard Extension: None
  • Edge Trim: None

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