Designed with new players in mind but comfortable and accessible to guitarists of all ability levels, the Academy 12 is a compact Grand Concert acoustic guitar with a solid top and an easy-playing Taylor Neck. The solid spruce top, paired with layered sapele back and sides, generates projection, clarity and volume, making this a perfect option for learners seeking a guitar that will grow with them. This all-acoustic, non-cutaway model features a built-in armrest that takes the edge off your strumming arm for greater playing comfort. It ships with a lightweight gig bag for transportation between lessons, practice sessions and anywhere else your music takes you.

Specs:

• Scale Length24-7/8"

• PickguardNone

• TunersDie-Cast Chrome

• StringsPhosphor Bronze Light

• Body Width15"

• Nut & SaddleNubone Nut, Micarta Saddle

• Truss Rod CoverBlack Plastic

• Number of Frets20

• CaseGig Bag

• Body Length19 1/2"

• Body Depth4 3/8"

• Binding Edge TreatmentNone

• Back ConfigLayered

• Rosette SizeThree Ring

• Back/Side FinishVarnish

• Backstrap WoodNone

• Stain/SunburstNone

• ArmrestYes

• Top FinishVarnish

• Backstrap FinishNone

• Bridge InlayNone

• Armrest BindingNone

• Rosette MaterialBaltic Birch

• WedgeNone

• Neck Width1-11/16"

• Fretboard Binding/Edge TreatmentNone

• Type of Neck JointTaylor Neck

• Fretboard WoodWest African Crelicam Ebony

• Heel Length3-1/2"

• Fretboard Inlay4mm Dot Italian Acrylic

• Heel Cap BindingNone

• Neck/HeelMaple

• Neck FinishVarnish

• Peghead FinishNone

• Peghead TypeStandard

• Headstock OverlayCopafera

• Peghead LogoPrinted on Headstock Overlay

• Peghead BindingNone

• Peghead PurflingNone

• Peghead InlayNone

• Bridge PinsBlack Polycarbonate

• Fingerboard ExtNone

• ButtonsChrome

• Edge TrimNone