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The Academy Series Academy 12-N Grand Concert nylon-string acoustic guitar from Taylor Guitars was designed with beginners and smaller players in mind. The 12-N features a lightweight sapele body with a solid spruce top that produces a bright, balanced tone perfect for a variety of musical styles. Its slim mahogany neck and low-tension nylon strings make playing easy and comfortable even for those just starting out. Despite its affordable price, the 12-N includes high-quality components like a genuine ebony fingerboard for a premium feel. The included gig bag provides a convenient way to transport and store your 12-N between practice sessions and performances.

Lightweight Comfort for Hours of Playing

The Academy 12-N's sapele back and sides and compact Grand Concert body size reduce weight for maximum comfort during long practice sessions and performances. Its slim mahogany neck and low-tension nylon strings require minimal effort to press down, ideal for beginners building finger strength and calluses. The 12-N's smaller nut width also suits players with smaller hands, allowing them to form chords and navigate the fretboard with ease.

Balanced Tone for Versatile Playing

A solid spruce top provides the 12-N with a bright, balanced tone suitable for playing a variety of musical genres from classical to pop and rock. Spruce is a lightweight, responsive tonewood that produces articulation and clarity. When paired with sapele, a dense hardwood with warm overtones, the result is a tone with shimmering highs, tight lows and a focused midrange.

Premium Components at an Affordable Price

While affordably priced, the 12-N doesn't skimp on quality. It features a genuine ebony fingerboard known for its durability and smooth playability. Ebony fingerboards are found on Taylor's high-end models and help the 12-N deliver a premium playing experience at a fraction of the cost. The 12-N also includes a padded gig bag for transport and storage between uses.

A gateway to musical exploration

The Academy 12-N provides an accessible gateway to the world of nylon-string guitars. Its combination of comfort, tone and value opens doors for beginners to develop skills and for more advanced players to explore new musical territory. Start your journey and order the Academy Series Academy 12-N today.

Taylor Academy 12-N Grand Concert Nylon-String Acoustic Guitar Natural
Taylor Academy 12-N Grand Concert Nylon-String Acoustic Guitar Natural
Taylor Academy 12-N Grand Concert Nylon-String Acoustic Guitar Natural

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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