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Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert Sitka Spruce/Sapele w/Maple Neck and Gig Bag

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Features

  • 6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Sitka Spruce Top
  • Tayl ES-B Electronics - Natural Satin
  • Layered Sapele Back Sides
  • Hard Rock Maple Neck
  • Ebony Fingerboard

Description

With the new Academy series from Taylor Guitars, Taylor has packed the bare essentials of what a player of any level needs in a reliable, solid playing acoustic instrument. The Academy 12e is a Grand Concert sized body with a slightly shorter 24-7/8” scale length and 1-11/16” nut width for a slinkier feel and narrower nut width, very comfortable for beginner players. The body also has a built-in armrest that softens the edge of the body’s treble-side lower bout to enhance the playing comfort. The guitar comes with an onboard ES-B pickup that includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner, and comes with a sturdy lightweight gig bag.

Brand: Taylor


Color: Natural


Top Material Type: Spruce Wood


Body Material: Sapele


Back Material Type: Sapele Wood


Neck Material Type: Maple


Fretboard Material Type: Ebony Wood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: Piezo


String Material Type: Phosphor Bronze


Hand Orientation: Right


Item Weight: 11 pounds


Product Dimensions: 21 x 9 x 48 inches


Item model number: FA11000


Date First Available: May 27, 2019


Back Material: Sapele Wood


Body Material: Sapele


Color Name: Natural


Fretboard Material: Ebony Wood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: Piezo


Scale Length: 24.88 Inches


String Material: Phosphor Bronze


Top Material: Spruce Wood


Neck Material Type: Maple


Number of Strings: 6


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


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    • High quality guitar....
Seems that I’ve been on an endless quest to find an acoustic to replace the one I’d been working with - my hands are small, and the 1.77" nut width of my Ibanez was just a bit too cumbersome. Right away, upon opening the box (and the excellent carry case it comes in), it’s very apparent that this Taylor is a high quality instrument, with a nut width of 1.69" - it’s put together very well! The sound is so open and pleasing: a California shimmer with crisp, balanced lower end - lovely. The beveled lower bout is very nice to have, but I find the edge of the upper bout pokes into my sternum - I would definitely concede that I am to blame for that, because I seem to hunch over more than I realize as I play. I’ve always loved the idea of having an onboard tuner (I’m not too interested in plugging in), and, I hate to say, the Taylor disappoints - it is simply not as accurate as the Snark clip-on. Honestly, if I’d known that, I might’ve considered getting the non-electric version of this guitar.... for $150 less.... So, I will honestly say this as well: even though I’m very happy with this guitar, I was on the fence about it initially, because it just didn’t feel as overall comfortable to me as I’d read it would. The game changer, for me, was changing the strings! The guitar comes with Elixir Nanoweb Light strings, and switching them out to Elixir 80/20 Bronze Nanoweb Extra Light 10/47 gauge made all the difference to my apparently delicate hands. Even with this switch in gauge, the guitar still sounds great, with maybe just a bit of loss of that jangle.... but not by much, and not enough to switch back! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2020 by Elizabeth S.
    • I love this guitar
I played the same budget guitar for 10 years. I always find it difficult to spend money on myself but it was the right time to treat myself to something special, and boy oh boy is this guitar special! It's extremely comfortable to play and sounds incredible. I've always found Travis picking to be difficult but after about 2 months owning this guitar, I can tell you that having a decent instrument really is important when working on improving different techniques and styles. I couldn't be happier with my Taylor! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020 by Seth
    • A great guitar for the price
Well made, sweet sounding, easy playing. Nice setup out of the box. You can't go wrong if you buy this guitar. I own a number of other acoustics, including American made Martin and Breedlove. This guitar holds its own against them.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2020 by BonesighNYC
    • Good guitar but not what I thought
I give it 4 stars since do not want to bring the overall value of this guitar down on reviews, but the guitar was not what I thought (maybe I had too much expectations). I have a couple of classical guitars in range of $5-7000, so possibly am spoiled by them. I wanted to have a metal string acoustic too. Searched a lot and based on the reviews and the reputation of Taylor, decided to buy this guitar. I was 100% sure I would love it and never thought I would end up returning it. I was so excited while opening the box... Once played it, I could not believe. I questioned myself rather than the guitar. I really tried to like it, but couldn't. Played again another time, and again, with fresh mind, but same thing. So am going to return it, very unfortunately. The guitar is very neat-looking, although its design is simplistic, but very sharp and nice. The action and playability are very good (that was one main reason I bought it). There is no dead note or buzzing, etc. The problem I had was the sound and intonation. Again, maybe my personal bias, particularly that I'm spoiled with expensive classical guitars. The high E and B strings have good projection and nice sustain, but their sound is a bit too much bell-like, not very much in harmony with other strings, I feel a little unusual. The G, D and A strings do not really have good projection or sustain and their sound is dampened, underwhelming. The high E string is so so. Perhaps the dreadnought version of the guitar is better in this regard, I don't know. Another thing that was not attractive to me, overall the sound of the guitar is a bit different to others, meaning, the sound is kind of like if you play a guitar closer to the bridge with your right hand. I know many people love this kind of sound (I call it "bridgy" sound!), but I prefer more natural sound. Again, many people may like this guitar, it is not bad, just not my taste. I suggest if you can, try it before buying. I did not have that option, so had to buy blindly. UPDATE: I tested again and still could not convince myself to keep it, so sadly returned the guitar today. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2021 by Picky customer
    • Great guitar
My 14 year old young lady student began to improve immediately after receiving her Academy 12e guitar. Great sound and play-ability plus the bevel arm rest really has a great feel.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021 by Curt Bean
    • Dynamic value.
Received in perfect condition, despite UPS torturing the box. A very good value. Light, great response and exceptional fit and finish. It does need minor nut and neck angle adjustment, which, every guitar I've owned has needed. Buy one!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019 by Amazon Customer
    • I love my new Taylor.
I have been playing it twice a day since I got it. Really like the electronics.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2021 by robert c. briggs
    • Working on it.
After playing bass for over 30 years I decided to change, so I bought this beginners acoustic guitar. I wasn’t satisfied with the sound but after several of my guitarist friends played it, it sounded awesome. They love this guitar. So I guess it’s me not the guitar. Working on it.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021 by Bass man

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