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Academy 12e Grand Concert Spruce/Sapele Acoustic w/ES-B & Gigbag

SKU: # 496400   |   Model: # ACADEMY 12E V1   |    Product Reviews7 Reviews  Write a Review

Academy 12e Grand Concert Spruce/Sapele Acoustic w/ES-B & Gigbag

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Academy 12e Grand Concert Spruce/Sapele Acoustic w/ES-B & Gigbag
Academy 12e Grand Concert Spruce/Sapele Acoustic w/ES-B & Gigbag

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Taylor's Academy Series A12e, with a compact Grand Concert body, makes the perfect companion for fingerpicking or anyone with a lighter touch who craves the physical comfort of a small-body guitar. The guitar's design specs are optimized for playing ease. Taylor's patented, slim-profile neck features an array of hand-friendly touches: a shorter 24-7/8-inch scale length, 1-11/16-inch nut width, low action, and light gauge strings, all of which contribute to a slinky hand feel. The lightweight guitar body, featuring layered sapele back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top, boasts an ergonomic armrest that enhances the playing comfort for one's picking arm. The guitar was also voiced to be extra responsive to make the playing experience as relaxed as possible. 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.

Features:

• Smaller-bodied guitar ideally suited for fingerstyle
• Sitka spruce top produces a broad dynamic range and accommodates a versatile range of playing styles
• Ergonomic armrest
• ES-B electronics - pickup/preamp combo with built-in digital chromatic tuner
• Comes with a sturdy lightweight gig bag

Specificaitons:

Scale Length: 24-7/8"
Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut/Micarta Saddle
Bracing: Academy Series
Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
Pickguard: None
Number of Frets: 20
Tuners: Chrome (100/200)
Case: Gig Bag
Brand of Strings: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Light

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Unbelievable. What a great guitar.....even for advanced players 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   White Rock, British Columbia
I have 3 other acoustic guitars. A Martin D28, a Yamaki and a Takamine. I love the unique sound and playability of all three dreadnoughts. I wouldn’t sell any of them. But much to my surprise, this little Taylor has taken me to places I didn’t realize were possible. When they say “playability” this guitar really delivers. And the sound OMG...I love it, especially for flat or finger picking. You’ve got to try it. I did, and can’t seem to put it down.
Posted by GuyS on Oct 7, 2020
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Best Guitar ive owned 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary Chinook, Alberta
like i said, this is hands down the best guitar i've owned. The price was just a bonus! Perfectly balanced sound and clarity between strings. It is AS GOOD as a higher end Taylor in terms of sound. But in all honesty i like it more! Its harmonic sizzle when it sustains is absolutely brilliant. Great harmonics are always the sign of a good, quality guitar. It's easy to play with very consistent frets up the whole neck. The set up is good but i know the action could be even lower. Oh yeah and, GOOD INTONATION. Often a challenge for many acoustics even high end. Obviously Taylor cares about the types of players who zero in on tuning and intonation. I think its beautiful, who cares if it doesn't have the inlays and binding. Maybe i just got a good one, but I have a sneaking suspicion the Mexican factory quality is just top notch. Buy this guitar.
Posted by Erik on Sep 17, 2020
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I love ?? it! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Guelph, Ontario
This is a fabulous sounding and playing guitar! I wanted a comfortable playing guitar on my fingers and this is fantastic!! It sounds and plays amazing. It does not have all the bells and whistle‘s as far as looks go but it sure sounds and plays nice and that’s what counts. You don’t need to be a beginner for this one I’ve been playing guitar for 40 years. Don’t let the name of it put you off. I also got an Amp to go with it :)
Posted by Debbie on Jul 1, 2020
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Most fun guitar I own 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Oshawa, Ontario
When I first tried this guitar in store I couldn’t put it back on the rack. The neck feels like an electric guitar so it feels right at home. This is also the most comfortable acoustic guitar I’ve owned considering that it’s small and compact, can’t wait to gig with this beast
Posted by Jack on Sep 18, 2019
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Excellent guitar that coaxes you to play 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Regina, Saskatchewan
This a great guitar to just play on the couch. Somehow sounds mellow but has great mid-high sustain. Highly recommended just for the ease of use!
Posted by Rhyan on Sep 3, 2019
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Wonderful Guitar 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Took up guitar this year as a retirement project. The beveled arm rest and size makes it extremely comfortable to play and its sounds great. It is making learning guitar easier. The more experienced guitarists in my family are very impressed with its playability and sound. Very happy with this well built guitar. Its getting a lot of use! Highly recommend this model.
Posted by Lisa B. on Apr 23, 2018
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She?s a beauty 5 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Moncton, New Brunswick
Great guitar. Plays like butter. Sounds good plugged in as well. The shorter scale length is also nice.
Posted by Scott on Mar 31, 2018
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