Taylor - Academy 12 + Housse
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Folk Guitar
The Taylor Academy 12 is a compact acoustic folk guitar with a Grand Concert body shape. Its matte finish and natural color bring an elegant and refined touch. It is distinguished by its solid Sitka spruce top, supported by an X-bracing, and a laminated walnut back and sides, ensuring a warm and precise sound. With its beveled walnut armrest that ensures perfect ergonomics, ideal for beginners and experienced guitarists alike, this guitar combines comfort and performance.
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Presentation
The Taylor Academy 12 features an ergonomic design designed for optimal comfort while playing. Its compact body and beveled walnut armrest provide a comfortable grip, reducing fatigue even during long sessions. The set neck, available in mahogany or maple, and the ebony fingerboard (or eucalyptus depending on availability) guarantee excellent playability. Its 632 mm scale length and 381 mm fingerboard radius make it easy to play chords and notes.
The use of steaming technology for the Sitka spruce top allows this guitar to deliver a deep and rich tone, while maintaining a beautiful projection. The choice of walnut for the back and sides provides a perfect balance between bright highs and present lows, while providing a certain warmth to the sound. Whether you are a budding guitarist or a more experienced player, the Taylor Academy 12 will meet your expectations with remarkable clarity and definition.
The use of steaming technology for the Sitka spruce top allows this guitar to deliver a deep and rich tone, while maintaining a beautiful projection. The choice of walnut for the back and sides provides a perfect balance between bright highs and present lows, while providing a certain warmth to the sound. Whether you are a budding guitarist or a more experienced player, the Taylor Academy 12 will meet your expectations with remarkable clarity and definition.
Features
Body shape
Grand Concert, Compact
Scale length
632,00 mm (24,88")
Instrument size
4/4, standard
Finish
Mate
Top material
Sitka Sitka Spruce
Side material
Walnut
Back material
Walnut
Neck material
Mahogany
Fingerboard material
Ebony
Fingerboard radius
381 mm (15,00")
Number of frets
20
Nut width
42,86 mm (1,686")
Type of tuners
Die cast
Hardware color
Chrome
Pickguard color
Tortoise
Number of strings
6
String gauge
012 - 053
Country of production
Mexico
Color
Natural Wood, Natural
Case or cover included
Gigbag
Other features
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Taylor Academy 12
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Acoustic Folk Guitar
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Series: Academy
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Supplier reference: FA03033000007951000
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Production stopped
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Available while stocks last
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Body shape: Grand Concert
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Scale: 632 mm (24.88")
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Color: Natural
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Finish: Matte
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Construction: Set-in neck
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Top: Solid steamed Sitka spruce
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Bracing: X-shaped
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Pickguard: Tortoise
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Rosette: 3 Marquetry rings, Baltic birch
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Bridge: Eucalyptus
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Saddle: Micarta
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Back: Laminated walnut
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Sides: Laminated walnut
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Beveled armrest: Walnut
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Neck: Mahogany or maple
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Neck shape : Standard sculpture
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Fingerboard: Ebony or eucalyptus
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Fingerboard markers: 4 mm pearloid dots
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Radius: 381 mm (15.00")
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Frets: 20
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Nut: 42.86 mm (1.686")
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Machine heads: oil bath
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Hardware finish: Chrome
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Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
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Supplied with Gig Bag
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Selected woods according to availability
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In addition to the 2-year European legal warranty,
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You can benefit from 10 additional years of peace of mind,
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After registering your Taylor instrument on the site:
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https://www.taylorguitars.com/support/owners-registration
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https://www.taylorguitars.com/legal/warranty-europe
To find out more...
Although the Taylor Academy 12 is no longer in production, it remains a popular choice for players looking for precise tone and exceptional comfort. It comes with a gig bag to protect the instrument while traveling. Available only while supplies last, it is ideal for players looking for simplicity and performance in a more compact size.
