Taylor - Academy 12e LTD Figured Koa/Spruce + Housse
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Folk Electro Acoustic Guitar
The Taylor Academy 12e LTD is a limited-edition electro-acoustic Grand Concert folk guitar that combines playing comfort with striking aesthetics. It features a Hawaiian AA koa back and sides, a solid steamed spruce top, a carved mahogany armrest and a maple neck. Its onboard ES-B electronics with built-in tuner let you play with clarity, whether you're in rehearsal or on stage.
ARTICLE N° 106540
Presentation
The Taylor Academy 12e LTD is all about comfort, without neglecting style. Thanks to its bevelled armrest, the position of the right arm becomes much more comfortable, especially during long playing sessions. Add to that a 381mm-radius eucalyptus fingerboard, and you've got an instrument that feels like it was designed for your fingers rather than a datasheet.
The Grand Concert body is compact yet expressive, making it particularly well-suited to fingerpicking or more intimate settings. Combined with a shortened 632 mm scale and light strings, it's easy for even the most timid fingers to get to grips with. And if you're just starting out, this is the kind of guitar that might just make you forget your knuckles are cramping.
The ES-B electronics built into the Taylor Academy 12e LTD greatly simplify amplification while preserving the finesse of the acoustic sound. The system includes a discreet digital tuner that saves the day, especially when the ear is struggling to find the high B. Whether you're rehearsing in your living room or preparing a recording, the sound remains faithful and natural, without the need to fiddle with an equaliser.
Behind its polished appearance, the Academy 12e LTD hides a real concern for durability: a stiff hard rock maple neck, stable oil bath action and a white Micarta saddle. No fuss, just what's needed to keep the tuning over time so you don't end up tuning instead of playing.
The Grand Concert body is compact yet expressive, making it particularly well-suited to fingerpicking or more intimate settings. Combined with a shortened 632 mm scale and light strings, it's easy for even the most timid fingers to get to grips with. And if you're just starting out, this is the kind of guitar that might just make you forget your knuckles are cramping.
The ES-B electronics built into the Taylor Academy 12e LTD greatly simplify amplification while preserving the finesse of the acoustic sound. The system includes a discreet digital tuner that saves the day, especially when the ear is struggling to find the high B. Whether you're rehearsing in your living room or preparing a recording, the sound remains faithful and natural, without the need to fiddle with an equaliser.
Behind its polished appearance, the Academy 12e LTD hides a real concern for durability: a stiff hard rock maple neck, stable oil bath action and a white Micarta saddle. No fuss, just what's needed to keep the tuning over time so you don't end up tuning instead of playing.
Features
Body shape
Grand Concert
Scale length
632,00 mm (24,88")
Instrument size
4/4, standard
Finish
Mate
Top material
Sitka Sitka Spruce
Side material
Koa
Back material
Koa
Neck material
Maple
Fingerboard material
Eucalyptus
Fingerboard radius
381 mm (15,00")
Number of frets
20
Nut width
42,86 mm (1,686")
Electronic
Active
Pickup setup
Piezo
Tuning machine
Die cast
Hardware color
Chrome
Pickguard color
Tortoise
Limited edition
Yes
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 12e LTD
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Electro-acoustic folk guitar
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Series : Academy
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Limited edition model
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Supplier reference : HA03032017007901000
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Country of production : Mexico
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Body shape : Grand Concert
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Tuning fork: 632 mm (24.88")
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Colour : Natural
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Finish : Matte
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Construction : Glued neck
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Top : Steamed solid Sitka spruce
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Bracing : X-shaped
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Pickguard : Tortoise
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Back : 2 pieces, AA laminated Hawaiian Koa
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Sides : Laminated Hawaiian Koa AA
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Bevelled armrest: Neo-tropical mahogany
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Rosette: 3 rings of marquetry, Baltic birch
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Bridge : Smoked eucalyptus
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Saddle : White micarta
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Neck : Hard rock maple
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Neck shape : Standard carving
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Fingerboard : Smoked eucalyptus
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Fingerboard markings : 4 mm Perloid dots
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Radius : 381 mm (15,00")
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Frets: 20
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Saddle: White NuBone
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Saddle width : 42,86 mm (1,686")
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Headstock : Paddle
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Headstock veneer: Copafera
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Fittings : Oil bath
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Fittings finish: Chrome
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Electronics: ES-B with integrated chromatic tuner
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Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
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Supplied in Taylor soft case
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In addition to the legal 2-year European warranty,
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You can benefit from an extra 10 years of peace of mind,
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After registering your Taylor instrument on :
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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...
Compared with the standard models in the Academy series, this limited edition features a back and sides in laminated Hawaiian koa AA, which is much more visual and warm to the ear. It's a great way to combine elegance with a full-bodied sound, without sacrificing comfort.
The soft case supplied with the guitar is well thought out: light, reinforced and equipped with shoulder straps. To round it off, a padded strap and folding stand make a useful duo for playing anywhere, without turning your back into an origami.
The soft case supplied with the guitar is well thought out: light, reinforced and equipped with shoulder straps. To round it off, a padded strap and folding stand make a useful duo for playing anywhere, without turning your back into an origami.
