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Academy 12e LTD

With its layered AA-grade figured Hawaiian koa back and sides, the Academy 12e LTD stands out as one of the most visually stunning Academy models to date. This eye-catching, limited-edition Grand Concert offers an intimate feel and clear, responsive sound. A solid torrefied spruce top contributes a beautifully balanced voice with crisp articulation and played-in warmth from day one. A slender Taylor neck, light-gauge strings and a 24-7/8” scale length provide a slinky handfeel that makes it easier to level up your skills. The slightly narrower 1-11/16” nut width offers more relaxed fretting, while a carved armrest enhances comfort for your strumming arm. Onboard ES-B electronics with a built-in tuner ensure natural amplified acoustic tones whether you’re performing on stage, recording in the studio or playing at home. The Academy 12e LTD, which comes in a soft gig bag, is a great option for players who crave a visually striking guitar that delivers an incredibly comfortable playing experience.

Features

Grand Concert Body Shape: A smaller-bodied guitar ideally suited for fingerstyle.

Layered Hawaiian Koa Back & Sides: Few woods carry the allure of Hawaiian koa, with its gorgeous figure and sweet, complex tone.

Torrefied Sitka Spruce Top: Treated with Taylor's special roasting process, torrefied spruce tops deliver all the clarity, balance and projection you’d expect from a traditional spruce top with an extra dash of warmth and played-in depth.

ES-B Electronics: This pickup/preamp combo includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner.

Specifications

HIGHLIGHTS

• Number of Strings: 6 String
• Bracing System: X Bracing
• Electronics: ES-B
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Cutaway: Non-cutaway
• Case/Bag: Gig Bag
• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Color: Natural

BODY

• Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce
• Back Configuration: Layered, 2-Piece
• Top Finish: Matte
• Back/Side Wood: Hawaiian Koa (Layered)
• Body Binding: None
• Back/Side Finish: Matte
• Rosette: Baltic Birch Marquetry 3 Ring
• Armrest: Beveled Neo-Tropical Mahogany

NECK

• Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
• Fretboard Binding: None
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl 4mm Dots

PEGHEAD

• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Peghead Inlay: None
• Peghead Finish: Matte
• Peghead Veneer Wood: Copafera
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Scale Length: 24-7/8"
• Peghead Binding: None

OTHER

• Bridge: Smoked Eucalyptus
• Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
• Strap Pin: Chrome
• Nut & Saddle: White NuBone Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• End Pin: Nickel
• Bridge Pins: Black ABS Plastic
• Tuners: Die-Cast Chrome with Chrome Buttons