{"product_id":"used-2025-taylor-academy-12e-n-lutz-spruce-layered-sapele-grand-concert-nylon-string-guitar-w-es-b-electronics-5155","title":"(Used) 2025 Taylor Academy 12e-N Lutz Spruce\/Layered Sapele Grand Concert Nylon-String Guitar w\/ ES-B Electronics #5154","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Taylor Academy Series was designed with a single goal in mind: to remove the barriers that keep people from playing. But don't let the \"entry-level\" tag fool you—this Academy 12e-N is a serious musical tool. In \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with no major play wear, this guitar is a great way to get into playing classical style. By pairing the compact, comfortable Grand Concert body with nylon strings, Taylor has created a \"crossover\" instrument that feels immediately familiar to steel-string players while delivering that sweet, percussive \"neo-classical\" snap we all love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTonally, this guitar punches well above its weight class. The solid Lutz spruce top—a natural hybrid of Sitka and White spruce—offers a surprising amount of headroom and \"oomph\" compared to traditional cedar-topped nylon strings. When you combine that with the layered Sapele back and sides, you get a sound that is warm and mellow for fingerstyle, yet remains articulate enough for light strumming or jazz lead lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhat truly sets the Academy 12e-N apart is the \"player-first\" geometry. Taylor included a built-in armrest—a feature usually reserved for their high-end 800 and 900 series—to take the edge off the lower bout and keep your arm comfortable for hours. With a crossover-friendly 1-7\/8\" nut width and the ES-B electronics featuring a built-in tuner, this is the perfect \"toolbox\" guitar for the stage, the studio, or just a quiet evening on the porch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: Grand Concert\u003cbr\u003eTop: Solid Lutz Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBack and Sides: Layered Sapele\u003cbr\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eBracing: Academy Series Nylon Fan Bracing\u003cbr\u003eBridge: West African Crelicam Ebony\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Classical Nickel w\/ Pearloid Buttons\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Varnish\u003cbr\u003ePickup: ES-B Electronics with Built-In Digital Tuner\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25-1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eNut\/Saddle: NuBone Nut \/ Micarta Saddle\u003cbr\u003eCase: Taylor Gig Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotice: This is a used item. While we do a basic cleaning and setup before shipping, we are unable to make any modifications to, or guarantees of condition, and or history, outside of what we have personally found, or been informed of by the original owner, which will be included in the description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-2e799ca7-ef43-4712-9fac-9d887622baac\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose The Acoustic Shoppe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-a157c4ab-56d7-471a-9fbb-14679e3b8f19\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-e186092e-5d4d-4029-8ce5-a45c33af8361\"\u003eWhen you choose to purchase from us, you're not just making a transaction; you're investing in an exceptional experience. As a small business, and an authorized acoustic instrument dealer, we take immense pride in going the extra mile for our customers. We handle warranty concerns on your behalf, provide in-depth brand reviews, offer virtual consultations, and share high-quality content, featuring photos and videos of our products. Our dedicated team, all passionate musicians, deeply understands the significance of finding the perfect instrument. With on-site instrument inspections by our skilled repair tech, personalized recommendations, and a sincere commitment to grasping your unique needs, we ensure that each purchase is the perfect match between instrument and musician. Our focus is on quality and customer satisfaction, not just sales numbers. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. We're proud to have been voted NAMM Top 100 Dealer for over a decade, a testament to our commitment to excellence in the music industry. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. Choose us for an extraordinary shopping experience where we know you by name, and every purchase is driven by our love for music and our dedication to serving our valued customers.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51560079589693,"sku":"PO-5551167","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/Used_2025TaylorAcademy12e-NLutzSpruce-LayeredSapeleGrandConcertNylon-StringGuitarw-ES-BElectronics_5154-1_f148a134-3a58-42c4-8f58-e63ae13fb56f.jpg?v=1775680559","url":"https:\/\/theacousticshoppe.com\/products\/used-2025-taylor-academy-12e-n-lutz-spruce-layered-sapele-grand-concert-nylon-string-guitar-w-es-b-electronics-5155","provider":"The Acoustic Shoppe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}