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ACADEMY12-N

Taylor Academy 12-N Classical Guitar

Includes Gig Bag

The Taylor Academy 12-N Classical Guitar delivers exceptional tone and comfort at a price that welcomes new players and delights seasoned musicians alike. With its compact Grand Concert body, nylon strings, and player-friendly features like a built-in armrest, this guitar is ideal for beginners, fingerstyle players, or anyone seeking a smooth, mellow classical sound. The layered sapele back and sides paired with a solid Lutz spruce top provide warmth and articulation, while the Academy Series bracing ensures responsive projection across the tonal range.

The A12-N offers a 25.5" scale length and a wide 1.875" nut, providing ample space for classical techniques and chord voicings. Italian acrylic dot inlays and a West African ebony fingerboard add visual elegance and playability, while the classical nickel tuners ensure tuning stability. Whether you're transitioning from steel-string, exploring nylon tones, or just getting started, the Academy 12-N brings Taylor’s renowned craftsmanship within easy reach.

  • Grand Concert body delivers clarity and comfort for fingerstyle and classical play

  • Nylon strings and armrest enhance comfort for beginners and long sessions

  • Solid Lutz spruce top offers dynamic range and crisp articulation

  • Layered sapele back and sides add warmth and durability

  • Includes Taylor padded gig bag for protection on the go

  • String Type: Nylon

  • Number of Strings: 6

  • Body Shape: Academy Grand Concert

  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

  • Color: Natural

  • Finish: Varnish

  • Top Wood: Solid Lutz Spruce

  • Back & Sides Wood: Layered Sapele

  • Body Bracing: Academy bracing

  • Neck Wood: Sapele

  • Radius: 20"

  • Fingerboard Material: West African Ebony

  • Fingerboard Inlay: Italian Acrylic Dots

  • Number of Frets: 17

  • Scale Length: 25.5"

  • Tuning Machines: Classical Nickel

  • Bridge Material: Ebony

  • Nut/Saddle Material: Nubone/Micarta

  • Nut Width: 1.875"

  • Strings: Pro Arte Carbon Hard Tension

  • Case Included: Gig Bag

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  • Express shipping available for an additional fee

  • Regional and remote areas may incur higher freight costs

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Delivery Details

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  • Instruments and large items require signature on delivery

  • If freight costs exceed expectations, we’ll contact you before shipping

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Returns

  • If something’s not right, please contact us first and we’ll help you work through the best solution

  • Returns, exchanges, repairs, or credits are available for faulty or misdescribed items

  • Return requests should be made within 7 days of delivery

  • Freight charges aren’t refundable

  • Non-faulty returns may incur return shipping and a small restocking fee

  • Opened consumables (including strings and picks) can’t be returned

Returns are assessed case-by-case so we can ensure the fairest outcome for everyone.

  • We aim to show the exact guitar in stock whenever possible

  • For one-of-a-kind or preowned instruments, photos will always be of the actual guitar you’ll receive

  • Production models may vary slightly in timber grain, colour, finish, or hardware due to natural materials

  • If you’d like to see the exact guitar before buying, just ask — we’re happy to send photos of the instrument in stock

  • Where multiple guitars are available, you can choose the exact one you receive

Please note: natural cosmetic variations aren’t considered faults, but if you have any questions about appearance, we’re always happy to help before purchase.