Ideal for both beginner players and experienced guitarists seeking an affordable nylon-string guitar, the Taylor Academy 12-N generates a rich, snappy acoustic tone with the classical-hued flavor that only comes with nylon strings. Crafted with a solid torrefied spruce top, this guitar offers power, projection, and articulation, with Taylor's special roasting process adding a mature, aged-in warmth. The compact Grand Concert model provides a seamless feel thanks to its player-friendly dimensions, built-in armrest, and slender Taylor neck, which features a 1-7/8" nut width. This width offers ample spacing for fingerstyle arrangements while maintaining a relaxed feel for fretting. The acoustic-only Academy 12-N ships with a soft-sided gig bag for easy transportation.

Whether you’re a student or a seasoned performer, the Taylor Academy series is a superb choice for any guitarist seeking a slimmed-down, stripped-back nylon-string guitar with signature Taylor tone. This model features a responsive torrefied spruce top and crisp-sounding walnut back and sides, delivering lush sonic depth and perfect string-to-string balance. The neck’s premium specs, including a sturdy maple shaft and a beautiful ebony fingerboard, complement the top-notch body construction.

Features and Benefits:

• Grand Concert Body Shape: Slim, articulate profile ideal for fingerstyle playing.
• Torrefied Spruce Top: Provides a rich, resonant, and aged-in response from the first strum.
• Layered Walnut Back and Sides: Sculpt sound with depth and dimension.
• Hard-Rock Maple Neck: Paired with an ebony fingerboard for a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
• 1.87-inch Nut Width: Offers a slimmer, more comfortable feel compared to traditional nylon-string guitars.
• Nubone Nut and Micarta Saddle: Enhance vibrational transfer from string to body.
• Built-in Armrest: Softens the contact point between the guitar's body and the player's arm for greater comfort.
• Lightweight Gig Bag: Included for easy transportation between lessons, practice sessions, and performances.

Comfort and Playability:

Taylor has gone the extra mile in crafting the Academy Series acoustic guitars. They boast the company's legendary quality and include revolutionary touches that make them supremely playable for beginners and seasoned players alike. The built-in armrest softens the contact point between the guitar's body and the player's arm, the slightly shorter neck softens the action of the strings, and light-gauge strings further enhance the bond between fingertips and the guitar's sleek ebony fretboard.

Perfectly Worn-in Spruce Top:

Musicians often find that acoustic instruments develop a more mellow and responsive tone over time. Taylor's cutting-edge torrefaction process mimics the feel of an aged top right out of the box. By roasting the spruce top in a specialized oven, Taylor accelerates the natural “opening up” of the top, capturing all the touch-sensitive resonance and lush vibrance of an acoustic guitar that has been played in for years.

Tech Specs

• String Type: Nylon
• Number of Strings: 6
• Body Shape: Academy 12N Grand Concert
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Color: Natural
• Finish: Matte
• Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood: Layered Walnut
• Body Bracing: Academy Series Nylon Bracing
• Neck Wood: Neo-Tropical Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Standard Carve
• Radius: 20"
• Fingerboard Material: Crelicam Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Italian Acrylic Dots
• Number of Frets: 17
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Tuning Machines: Classical
• Bridge Material: Crelicam Ebony
• Nut/Saddle Material: Tusq/Micarta
• Nut Width: 1.875"
• Strings: D'Addario Pro Arte Carbon
• Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number: CA03035000007941000