Updated 8 May 2026
| Brand | Taylor Guitars |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £699.00 |
Taylor Guitars
Taylor Academy 12e Natural
£699.00Fair Price
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Current
£675
Change
+3.9%
Avg
£675
Low
£642
High
£719
Volatility
2.6%
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Comfortable design for effortless playability The Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert is built with comfort in mind making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced guitarists. Its Grand Concert body shape offers a compact lightweight feel that sits naturally against the body allowing for extended playing sessions without fatigue. The addition of a built-in armrest enhances the ergonomic design providing extra support for your strumming arm while reducing strain. This thoughtful construction ensures that every note feels smooth and accessible making it easier to focus on playing rather than adjusting to the instrument. Torrefied spruce top for a warm balanced tone At the heart of the Academy 12e&rsquo
- s rich sound is its solid torrefied Sitka spruce top which has been treated using a special roasting process to enhance its tonal properties. This process removes moisture and impurities from the wood resulting in a more responsive and open sound with improved sustain. The torrefaction also gives the guitar a slightly aged character adding warmth and depth to its natural tone. Paired with layered walnut back and sides this combination creates a balanced voice that is articulate yet full making it ideal for both fingerpicking and light strumming. Smooth playability with a slim Taylor neck Playing chords and melodies feels effortless on the Academy 12e thanks to Taylor&rsquo
- s signature slim-profile neck. Designed for comfort the neck features a shallow carve that makes it easier to fret notes reducing hand fatigue and promoting better technique. The shorter 24-7/8" scale length also contributes to its smooth playability making bends and transitions feel natural. If youre learning your first chords or refining intricate fingerstyle patterns the Academy 12e&rsquo
- s neck provides a fast comfortable playing experience that adapts to different playing styles. ES-B electronics for natural amplified tone When it&rsquo
- s time to plug in the Academy 12e is equipped with Taylor&rsquo
- s ES-B electronics ensuring a clean natural sound that translates beautifully through an amp or PA system. This onboard system captures the guitar&rsquo
- s tonal nuances preserving its warmth and clarity even at higher volumes. The built-in tuner makes it easy to keep your guitar in perfect pitch while simple volume and tone controls let you shape your sound on the fly. From performing on stage to recording in the studio the ES-B system delivers reliable high-quality tone with ease. Specifications Product Name: Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert Electro Acoustic Product Code: Academy 12e Body Body Shape: Grand Concert Top Wood: Solid torrefied Sitka spruce Back & Side Wood: Layered walnut Bracing: X bracing Cutaway: Non-cutaway Top Finish: Matte Back & Side Finish: Matte Body Binding: None Armrest: Yes Neck & Fretboard Neck Wood: Mahogany or maple Fretboard Wood: Eucalyptus Fretboard Inlay: 4mm dot Italian acrylic Fretboard Binding: None Neck Finish: Matte Scale Length: 24-7/8" Hardware & Electronics Electronics: ES-B with built-in tuner Nut & Saddle: Nubone nut Micarta saddle Bridge: Eucalyptus Bridge Pins: Black Tuners: Chrome (100/200 series) Pickguard: Tortoise Case: Gig bag Strings: DAddario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)