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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
ACADEMY12-N
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
Acoustic Centre offers free shipping on all new items to most locations within Australia on all orders over $99, excluding Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. Used items have a flat rate shipping fee of $59 within our usual shipping locations. We also offer competitive Express shipping options at checkout.
Customers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Far North Queensland recieve free shipping on all accessory orders over $99, but will incur a flat rate instrument or large item shipping charge of $179 (or $299 for Express shipping).
Occasionally due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer free postage. We reserve the right to retract the offer if freight costs exceed 15% of your purchase. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery.
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We endeavour to show the actual instrument in stock whenever possible, but the guitar in stock may differ slightly from the one shown on our website. Materials used can look different from guitar to guitar, including timber grain and colour, parts colours and finishing. If an instrument is a one-of-a-kind or preowned guitar, the picture will always be of the actual guitar in stock, but production models may have slight variations to the picture shown.
If you're after a particular look, feel free to email us at info@acousticcentre.com.au or send us a message through our chat service to request photos of the actual guitar in stock. We are more than happy to send through pictures of all in-stock guitars, to make your choice easier.
Please note that returns will not be accepted for variations in timber grain / colouring, finish variations and parts colouring, unless there is a fault with the instrument. If you have any questions at all regarding an instrument's appearance, just drop us a line - we're always happy to send photos, and if we have more than one instrument in stock you'll be able to choose the exact guitar that you receive!
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Great little nylon string guitar. Combination of size, shape and arm bevel make it very comfortable to play. Nice instrument for this steel string player to access some classical tones.
AustraliaI’m very satisfied with my Taylor 12-N. Great quality build and playability. I got what I expected from Taylor. It’s not fancy to look at but it sure sounds nice. Thank you Acoustic Centre
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