Your Nylon-String Journey Starts Here
Ready to explore the warm, expressive world of nylon strings? The Taylor Academy 12e-N is your perfect entry point. Forget everything you think you know about unforgiving classical guitars—Taylor has rewritten the rulebook. This guitar is built for comfort, tone, and pure playing joy, whether you’re a seasoned steel-string player crossing over or just starting out. It’s got that soft, percussive, and beautifully articulate voice that only a nylon can deliver, but with the buttery playability Taylor is famous for.
Torrefied Top for Vintage Tone
Right out of the box, this guitar sounds like it’s been played for years. The secret is the solid torrefied spruce top. Taylor’s special roasting process ages the wood, giving it a warmer, more complex character with incredible responsiveness. Paired with layered walnut back and sides, you get a sound that’s clear and defined, with a woody low-end that just blooms. It’s a versatile voice that’s perfect for delicate fingerstyle, bossa nova rhythms, or mellow chord work.
Designed for Comfort
The Grand Concert body is compact and comfortable, but the real game-changer is the built-in armrest. This subtle feature smooths the edge of the guitar’s lower bout, taking the pressure off your picking arm for a relaxed feel that’ll have you playing for hours. The slightly wider 1-7/8″ nut width gives you plenty of space for clean fingerpicking, while the legendary Taylor neck profile ensures fretting is smooth and effortless.
Stage-Ready Electronics
When you’re ready to plug in, the onboard ES-B electronics capture the guitar’s natural nylon voice without compromise. The system includes a preamp with simple tone and volume controls, plus a built-in digital chromatic tuner so you’re always pitch-perfect. It’s a simple, powerful setup that makes this guitar just as capable on stage as it is on the couch.
