Designed to offer a comfortable, affordable option for players seeking the nylon-string sound with player-friendly features, the Academy 12e-N serves up snappy neo-classical tone with a feel that's perfect for new learners and experienced players alike. A solid torrefied spruce top treated with a special roasting process adds extra depth and warmth to its bold projection and clarity. This compact Grand Concert acoustic-electric also sports a 1-7/8" nut width, providing ample string spacing for fingerstyle play without putting undue strain on your fretting hand. And with built-in ES-N electronics and a lightweight gig bag for protection, the Academy 12e-N has everything a budding player could need.

Overview

• Nylon strings with warm, snappy classical tone
• Solid torrefied spruce top for clarity and warmth
• Carved armrest makes for a more comfortable feel
• Built-in ES-N pickup designed for nylon strings
• Includes lightweight gig bag for transportation

General:
Brand Name: Taylor
Case Type: Gig Bag
Hardware Color: Nickel
Made in: Made in Mexico
Product Color: Natural
Series: Taylor Academy Series

Body:
Body Finish: Matte
Body Material: Walnut
Body Notes: Bevel, Wood, Neo-Tropical Mahogany
Body Shape: Grand Concert
Bracing Pattern: Fan Brace
Rosette: Three Ring Baltic Birch
Top Material: Torrefied Sitka Spruce

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: 4mm Italian Acrylic Dots
Fingerboard Material: West African Crelicam Ebony
Frets to Body: 12
Headstock Veneer: Copafera
Neck Finish: Varnish
Neck Joint: Scarf
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Taylor Standard
Number of Frets: 17 Frets
Nut Material: NuBone
Nut Width: 1.875"

Electronics:
Acoustic Electronics: Taylor ES-B Electronics

Hardware:
Bridge: West African Crelicam Ebony
Saddle Material: Micarta
Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic
Tuning Machines: Classical Nickel w/Pearloid Buttons