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ACADEMY 12E

Taylor Academy 12e Acoustic Electric Guitar

Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

Includes Gig Bag

The Taylor Academy A12e is the ideal acoustic-electric guitar for players seeking premium tone and playability at an accessible price point. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and layered sapele back and sides, this compact Grand Concert model produces a warm, articulate voice that suits everything from fingerstyle to light strumming. Its compact body design makes it comfortable for smaller players while delivering focused, balanced projection.

Designed with playability in mind, the A12e features Taylor’s signature ergonomic armrest and a slim-profile neck that makes fretting effortless, even for beginners. The onboard ES-B electronics system includes a built-in digital tuner and delivers natural amplified tone, making it a great option for lessons, open mics, or casual gigs. With quality construction and thoughtful features, the A12e makes learning and performing more enjoyable than ever.

Features

  • Solid Sitka spruce top and layered sapele back/sides for bright, balanced tone

  • Compact Grand Concert body with armrest for exceptional playing comfort

  • ES-B electronics provide plug-and-play functionality with built-in tuner

  • Short 24-7/8" scale length enhances fretting ease and playability

  • Ideal for beginner and intermediate players seeking reliable performance

  • Body Type – Taylor Academy Deep Grand Concert

  • Cutaway – No

  • Top Wood – Solid Sitka Spruce

  • Back & Sides – Layered Sapele

  • Bracing – Academy Series Bracing

  • Body Finish – Matte 2.0 Varnish

  • Orientation – Right-Handed

  • Neck Shape – Standard Taylor Profile

  • Neck Wood – Hard Rock Maple

  • Neck Finish – Matte 2.0 Varnish

  • Fingerboard – Genuine African Ebony

  • Nut Width – 1-11/16" (42.8 mm)

  • Scale Length – 24-7/8"

  • Number of Frets – 20

  • Electronics – Taylor ES-B with built-in tuner

  • Case Included – Taylor Padded 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.

The Acoustic Centre ships goods Australia-wide, however at this time we are unable to accept international orders.

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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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    24/08/2024
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    Karlene T.
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    Not the guitar I wanted, unfortunately ended up with another one, still not the best sound, but it is better than none and will do for now.

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