The Taylor Academy Series was designed with a single goal in mind: to remove the barriers that keep people from playing. But don't let the "entry-level" tag fool you—this Academy 12e-N is a serious musical tool. In Excellent Condition with no major play wear, this guitar is a great way to get into playing classical style. By pairing the compact, comfortable Grand Concert body with nylon strings, Taylor has created a "crossover" instrument that feels immediately familiar to steel-string players while delivering that sweet, percussive "neo-classical" snap we all love.

Tonally, this guitar punches well above its weight class. The solid Lutz spruce top—a natural hybrid of Sitka and White spruce—offers a surprising amount of headroom and "oomph" compared to traditional cedar-topped nylon strings. When you combine that with the layered Sapele back and sides, you get a sound that is warm and mellow for fingerstyle, yet remains articulate enough for light strumming or jazz lead lines.

What truly sets the Academy 12e-N apart is the "player-first" geometry. Taylor included a built-in armrest—a feature usually reserved for their high-end 800 and 900 series—to take the edge off the lower bout and keep your arm comfortable for hours. With a crossover-friendly 1-7/8" nut width and the ES-B electronics featuring a built-in tuner, this is the perfect "toolbox" guitar for the stage, the studio, or just a quiet evening on the porch.

SPECS
Body Shape: Grand Concert
Top: Solid Lutz Spruce
Back and Sides: Layered Sapele
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony
Bracing: Academy Series Nylon Fan Bracing
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Tuners: Classical Nickel w/ Pearloid Buttons
Finish: Varnish
Pickup: ES-B Electronics with Built-In Digital Tuner
Nut Width: 1-7/8"
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Nut/Saddle: NuBone Nut / Micarta Saddle
Case: Taylor Gig Bag

Notice: This is a used item. While we do a basic cleaning and setup before shipping, we are unable to make any modifications to, or guarantees of condition, and or history, outside of what we have personally found, or been informed of by the original owner, which will be included in the description.