Pick up the Taylor Academy 12e-N Grand Concert and enjoy the comfortable feel and rewarding tone of a left-handed nylon-string acoustic-electric. With its lightweight body and simplified armrest, the Academy 12e-N makes playing easy and enjoyable. The guitar produces a quality sound easily thanks to its solid torrefied spruce top and layered walnut back and sides. Plug in the built-in ES-B pickup system to amplify your sound, complete with a chromatic tuner and EQ controls right at your fingertips. The left-handed orientation provides a natural feel for southpaw players. Take your nylon-string playing to the next level with the accessible Academy 12e-N acoustic-electric guitar.

Play Comfortably With a Lightweight Grand Concert Body

The comfortable body style and size make the Academy 12e-N ideal for new players and smaller hands. Weighing just 4lb., the lightweight Grand Concert body rests easily against your body. The slim neck profile and shorter 24-7/8" scale length reduce tension on your hands while playing. The simplified armrest gives your strumming arm a place to rest, reducing fatigue. The compact body size still produces impressive volume and projection thanks to its solid spruce top.

Rewarding Tone From Solid Spruce and Walnut

The Academy 12e-N sounds just as good as it feels. The solid torrefied spruce top responds lively to your playing, yielding full lows and bright articulate highs. The layered walnut back and sides provide a balanced midrange, giving your nylon-string tone definition. The soundhole rosette and dots adorning the fingerboard offer just enough visual flair. Overall, the Academy 12e-N gives you a rewarding playing experience right out of the box.

Plug in the Onboard ES-B Pickup System

When you're ready to amplify your sound, the ES-B pickup system gives you stage-ready tones with the twist of a knob. The easy-to-use onboard preamp lets you adjust volume and tone, as well as tune up with the built-in chromatic tuner. The LED display confirms you're in tune even in low light. With the ES-B system, you can fill rooms with your nylon-string sound at the touch of a button.

Left-Handed Orientation for Southpaws

The left-handed model gives southpaw players a natural feel. The reversed body places the lower bout against your strumming arm for comfort. The asymmetric headstock angles back across the treble side, keeping the tuners out of your way. If you're a lefty looking to start playing nylon-string guitar, the Academy 12e-N provides an accessible starting point.