AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
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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