Taylor Academy 12-N

Taylor Guitars’ Academy Series Academy 12-N Grand Concert nylon-string acoustic guitar was created with beginners and smaller players in mind. The Taylor Academy 12-N has a lightweight sapele body with a solid spruce top, producing a bright, balanced tone suitable for a wide range of musical styles.

Its slender mahogany neck and low-tension nylon strings make playing easy and comfortable for beginners. Despite its low cost, the 12-N features high-quality components such as a genuine ebony fingerboard for a premium feel. The supplied gig bag makes transporting and storing your 12-N between practice sessions and gigs a breeze.

Lightweight Comfort for Hours of Playing

The sapele back and sides of the Academy 12-N, as well as the small Grand Concert body size, minimize weight for maximum comfort during long practice sessions and performances.

Its narrow mahogany neck and low-tension nylon strings demand little effort to press down on, making it excellent for beginners working on finger strength and calluses. The 12-N’s narrower nut width is especially ideal for guitarists with tiny hands, allowing them to easily create chords and navigate the fretboard.

Balanced Tone for Versatile Playing

The 12-N’s solid spruce top produces a bright, balanced tone that is appropriate for playing a wide range of musical genres, from classical to pop and rock. Spruce is a light, sensitive tonewood known for its articulation and clarity.

When used in conjunction with sapele, a dense hardwood with warm overtones, the result is a tone with shimmering highs, tight lows, and a concentrated midrange.

Premium Components at an Affordable Price

The 12-N is reasonably priced yet not low on quality. It has an ebony fingerboard that is noted for its durability and pleasant performance. Taylor’s high-end models use ebony fingerboards, which allow the 12-N provide a superior playing experience at a fraction of the expense. The 12-N also comes with a cushioned gig bag for transport and storage when not in use.

A gateway to musical exploration

The Academy 12-N is an affordable entry point into the world of nylon-string guitars. Its mix of comfort, tone, and value allows both beginners and more skilled players to explore new musical territory. Order the Academy Series Academy 12-N today to begin your journey.

Taylor Academy 12-N Features

Body

• Body type: Grand Concert/OO
• Cutaway: No
• Top wood: Solid Lutz Spruce
• Back & sides: Layered Sapele
• Bracing pattern: Academy Series Nylon
• Body finish: Matte 2 Varnish
• Orientation: Right handed

Neck

• Neck shape: Standard Taylor Nylon Profile
• Nut width: 1.875″ (47.62 mm)
• Fingerboard: Genuine African Ebony
• Neck wood: Sapele
• Scale length: 25.5″
• Number of frets: 17
• Neck finish: Satin

Electronics

• Pickup/preamp: No
• Brand: Not applicable
• Configuration: Not applicable
• Preamp EQ: Not applicable
• Feedback filter: Not applicable
• Tuner: Not applicable

Other

• Headstock overlay: Genuine African Ebony
• Tuning machines: Nylon Nickel with Pearl Buttons
• Bridge: Genuine African Ebony
• Saddle & nut: Tusq
• Number of strings: 6-string
• Special features: Armrest
• Case: Deluxe Gig Bag
• Accessories: None
• Country of origin: Mexico