Description
Description
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
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Taylor Academy Series |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in Mexico |
| Product Color: | Natural |
| Case Type: | Gig Bag Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Grand Concert |
| Acoustic Cutaway Type: | No Cutaway |
| Body Material: | Walnut |
| Body Finish: | Matte |
| Top Material: | Torrefied Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | Fan Brace |
| Rosette: | Three Ring Baltic Birch |
| Body Notes: | Bevel, Wood, Neo-Tropical Mahogany |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Varnish |
| Neck Shape: | Taylor Standard |
| Fingerboard Material: | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Headstock Veneer: | Copafera |
| Nut Material: | NuBone |
| Nut Width: | 1.875" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 15" |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" |
| Number of Frets: | 17 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Scarf |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | 4mm Italian Acrylic Dots |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
Electronics
| Acoustic Electronics: | Taylor ES-B Electronics |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | West African Crelicam Ebony |
| Tuning Machines: | Classical Nickel w/Pearloid Buttons |
| Saddle: | Micarta |
| Truss Rod Cover: | Black Plastic |