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The Taylor Academy 12e Left-Handed invites you into a playing experience that feels effortless from the very first chord. Built with a compact Grand Concert body, this guitar sits comfortably in your hands, making long practice sessions or relaxed living-room performances feel natural and inspiring. A thoughtfully designed armrest softens the edge of the body, while the slightly shorter 24-7/8" scale length and slim neck profile create a smooth, approachable feel that encourages players of all levels to keep coming back for more.

At its core, the Academy 12e delivers a tone that’s both vibrant and expressive. A solid Sitka spruce top produces clear projection and articulate highs, while layered sapele back and sides add warmth and balance across the tonal spectrum. The result is a voice that shines whether you’re fingerpicking delicate melodies or strumming full, rich chords. Equipped with Taylor’s ES-B electronics system, this guitar easily transitions from intimate acoustic moments to amplified performances, complete with onboard controls and a built-in tuner for convenience.

Designed to grow with you, the Academy 12e Left-Handed blends comfort, quality, and versatility into one inspiring instrument. Premium touches like an ebony fingerboard and a lightweight gig bag round out a package that’s ready for lessons, songwriting sessions, or the stage. Whether you’re just starting your musical journey or looking for a reliable companion to refine your craft, this guitar offers a rewarding experience every time you pick it up, and it’s available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Left-Handed
• Electronics: ES-B
• Bracing: X-Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Top Material: Torrefied Spruce
• Top Finish: Matte
• Top Color: Natural
• Back & Sides Material: Layered Walnut
• Back Configuration: Layered
• Back & Sides Finish: Matte
• Bracing: X-Bracing
• Binding Material: None
• Rosette: Herringbone-Style

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.832" at 1st Fret, 0.866" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 15"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 2-3/16"
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Neck Joint: The Taylor Neck
• Headstock: Standard
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: None
• Headplate Finish: Matte

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Standard
• Bridge Material: Eucalyptus
• Bridge Pins: Black
• Saddle: Micarta
• Nut Material: Nubone
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Tuners: Chrome (100/200)
• Pickguard: Tortoise

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: ES-B
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
• Serial Number: 2205286052
• Manufacture Date: 2026