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The Taylor Academy 12e-N Grand Concert left-handed 12-string acoustic-electric guitar delivers the rich, classic sounds of a nylon-string instrument at an accessible price. The light string tension of nylon is easier on one’s fingertips than steel strings, making it a great choice for kids or players not yet used to pressing down on metal wire. The Academy 12e-N is also a high-quality option for players interested in exploring the distinct acoustic palette of a nylon-string, with a compact body size for extra playing comfort.

The Academy 12e-N is easy to strum and fret, yielding a rewarding sound even in the hands of a newer player. It has a solid lutz spruce top with layered sapele back and sides, and genuine African ebony for the fingerboard and bridge. It also features a simplified armrest for increased comfort. Amplify your sound with Taylor ES-B electronics, which incorporate piezo design elements from the flagship ES2 system. Powered by a 9V battery, its onboard preamp includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner, an LED display for tuning and low battery indication, and a tone-sculpting 3-band EQ. Comes with a deluxe Taylor gig bag.

Taylor Academy 12e-N Nylon-String Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor Academy 12e-N Nylon-String Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Taylor Academy 12e-N Nylon-String Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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  • Solid lutz spruce top with layered sapele back and sides
  • Hard rock maple neck in a standard Taylor profile
  • Genuine African ebony fingerboard and bridge
  • Taylor ES-B electronics with a built-in tuner and LED display

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Body
  • Body type: Taylor Academy Deep Grand Concert
  • Top wood: Solid lutz spruce
  • Back & sides: Layered sapele
  • Bracing pattern: Academy Series nylon bracing
  • Body finish: Satin varnish
Neck
  • Neck shape: Standard Taylor profile
  • Nut width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Genuine African ebony
  • Neck wood: Hard rock maple
  • Scale length: 25.2"
  • Number of frets: 17
  • Neck finish: Satin varnish
  • Bridge: Genuine African ebony
  • Saddle & nut: Micarta saddle; TUSQ nut
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: ES-B
  • EQ/Tuner: 3-band EQ; Digital chromatic LED tuner
Other
  • Tuning machines: Nickel classical tuners
  • Orientation: Left-handed
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Country of origin: Mexico