Taylor Academy 12 Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar

An Inspiring Playing Experience for Every Guitarist

The Taylor Academy 12 Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar provides an inspiring playing experience for beginners and developing musicians. Taylor designed this guitar to be comfortable, lightweight, and easy to play right out of the box, with features like a beveled walnut armrest and a compact Grand Concert body that won't leave your arms sore during long practice sessions. The Academy 12 yields a full, rewarding tone from its torrefied Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides, covering a wide range of musical styles.

Comfortable and Lightweight for Easy Playing

The Academy 12's compact Grand Concert body is designed for comfort and playability:

• Compact Grand Concert body - Comfortable to hold and lightweight enough for beginners
• Beveled walnut armrest - Extra comfort for your strumming arm during long sessions
• No discomfort or fatigue - Focus on making music, not how long you've been playing
• 24.875" scale length - Shorter scale makes fretting easier
• 1.6875" nut width - Ideal for smaller hands and comfortable for all players
• Taylor Neck profile - Slender, easy-to-play neck accommodates your fretting hand

Inspiring Tone for Beginners and Beyond

The Academy 12 produces a balanced, articulate tone that sounds rewarding and inspires you to keep practicing:

• Torrefied Sitka spruce top - Special roasting process adds aged-in warmth and sweetness
• Sapele back and sides - Warm, resonant voice with excellent projection
• Clear highs and focused lows - Balanced tone across the frequency spectrum
• Bold sound with projection - Plenty of volume for practice and performance
• Depth for developing players - Tone quality that suits fingerstylists and lifelong players
• Wide range of styles - From folk and country to pop and rock

Premium Components at an Affordable Price

Despite its entry-level price, the Academy 12 features premium components found on Taylor's high-end models:

• Genuine ebony fingerboard - Smooth playing surface with premium feel
• Ebony bridge - Superior tone transfer and durability
• Fully engineered neck construction - Straight, stable neck for consistent playability
• Durable satin finish - Focus on playing without worrying about appearance
• Quality craftsmanship - Taylor's legendary attention to detail
• Exceptional value - Professional features at a beginner-friendly price

Built for Success

Every detail of the Academy 12 is designed to help you succeed as a guitarist:

• Easy to play right out of the box - Professional setup and quality control
• Comfortable for long practice sessions - Lightweight design reduces fatigue
• Rewarding tone - Sounds great from your very first chord
• Room to grow - Quality that supports your development as a player

Complete Specifications

• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Top Wood: Torrefied Sitka Spruce (Solid)
• Back and Sides: Sapele (Layered)
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony
• Armrest: Beveled Walnut
• Scale Length: 24.875"
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8mm)
• Finish: Durable Satin

Perfect For:

• Beginning guitarists starting their musical journey
• Developing musicians seeking quality and comfort
• Players with smaller hands
• Fingerstyle players and singer-songwriters
• Students in music lessons
• Anyone seeking Taylor quality at an accessible price

The Taylor Academy 12 Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar delivers exceptional quality and value, proving that a beginner guitar doesn't have to compromise on tone, comfort, or craftsmanship. With its inspiring sound, comfortable playability, and premium components, the Academy 12 is the perfect companion for your musical journey.