Start Right And Stay Inspired With The Taylor Academy 12e
The Taylor Academy 12e is what happens when a company refuses to build a “good enough” beginner guitar. It is compact, easy playing, and way more alive than most guitars anywhere near this price. Whether you are just getting started or already gigging, this thing is built to keep you playing, not fighting the instrument.
Real talk, a cheap, stiff acoustic can kill your motivation fast. The Academy 12e flips that script with a torrefied solid spruce top, layered walnut back and sides, and Taylor’s legendary neck feel. It is comfortable, responsive, and rewarding from day one.
Torrefied Spruce Top With Real Acoustic Punch
The torrefied solid spruce top is the heart of this guitar. That thermal treatment makes the top respond like it has already been played in for years, with extra warmth, quick response, and a bit more bloom on every note.
You get a bold, focused voice with plenty of projection for a smaller body. Strum it and the chords stay clear instead of turning to mud, pick lightly and it still speaks with clarity and glassy top end.
Comfort Focused Grand Concert Design
The Grand Concert body is smaller and more intimate than a big dread, which is perfect for new players, kids, or anyone who does not want to wrestle a huge guitar. It tucks in close to your body and keeps your picking hand in a relaxed, natural position.
The built in armrest is a game changer at this level. Instead of a hard edge digging into your forearm, you get a smooth, contoured surface that reduces fatigue and even helps the guitar resonate more freely. Long practice sessions feel less like work and more like time you actually look forward to.
The Taylor Neck That Keeps You Playing
Taylor necks have a reputation for a reason. The slender profile on the Academy 12e feels effortless under your hand, with clean fretwork that makes chords, barres, and melody lines come together faster.
The shorter 24-7/8 inch scale length keeps string tension a bit softer, so bends are easier and you do not have to fight the guitar to get clean notes. For beginners, it means less pain and faster progress. For experienced players, it is just a ridiculously comfortable neck you will not want to put down.
Stage Ready ES-B Electronics
When you are ready to plug in, the ES-B system makes it easy. It is voiced to sound natural and clear, so what you hear acoustically is what you get through the PA or your acoustic amp.
It is perfect for worship teams, coffeehouse gigs, open mics, and home recording. No fuss, no giant learning curve, just a solid plug in and play acoustic tone that takes pedals well and sits in a mix without a fight.
Built For Real Life Players
Ebony fingerboard, eucalyptus bridge, Nubone nut, Micarta saddle, and D’Addario XS coated phosphor bronze strings all add up to a guitar that stays stable and sounds consistent day after day. The layered walnut back and sides are tough enough for travel while still giving you musical, usable tone.
You also get a padded Taylor gig bag, so this Academy 12e is ready for lessons, rehearsals, and gigs right out of the gate. Photos on our site are of the actual guitar, serial number 2205015064, and there is only one just like this in our shop.
Dialed In By Moore Guitars
Every Taylor we sell gets a full Player Perfect setup in our Evansville, Indiana shop. We check it three times before it goes in a box, and we will happily dial in your preferred string gauge and action so it shows up feeling like home.
If you want an acoustic that hits that sweet spot of comfort, tone, and value, the Taylor Academy 12e belongs on your short list. It is the opposite of a throwaway starter guitar it is a keeper that can carry you from your first chord to your first gig and beyond.
Questions about this guitar? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team about whether this Academy 12e is the right fit for you.
