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Academy 12 Grand Concert Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar
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A welcoming acoustic guitar made for aspiring left-handed players.
The Taylor Academy 12 grand concert acoustic guitar provides an ideal introduction for left-handed beginners. Taylor designed it with playability in mind, optimizing every detail to keep new players engaged and advancing on their musical journey. Its comfortable body shape and beveled armrest cradle your body in a natural position for playing. The Academy 12 yields a balanced, rewarding tone that's readily achievable for novice hands. This inviting guitar ships with a gig bag, ready to accompany you anywhere the music leads.
Playability Optimized for Beginners With Comfortable Body and Armrest
The Academy 12 acoustic guitar offers a playing experience thoughtfully crafted for aspiring musicians. Its compact Grand Concert body places the waist at an accessible angle during seated playing. The beveled walnut armrest supports your strumming arm in a relaxed posture ideal for practice sessions and performances alike. The neck has a beginner-friendly 24.875" scale length and nut width of 1.6875", optimized for fretting comfort. The lightweight build encourages long practice hours free of fatigue.
Quality Tone That's Easy to Produce for Novice Players
This Taylor guitar is designed to reward developing players with a balanced, nuanced tone. Its solid Sitka spruce top and layered Sapele back and sides produce a clear, vibrant acoustic voice. The neck angle and bracing deliver ample projection that fills the room. The tone is well-rounded across the tonal spectrum, suiting various genres and playing styles. It's an inspiring sound that affirms progress and keeps new players engaged through the learning curve.
Simplified Yet Durable Design Accessible for New Guitarists
Taylor crafted the Academy Series for worry-free enjoyment by entry-level players. At its core is a solid spruce and Sapele build resistant to seasonal shifts. Its minimalist appointments include ebony fingerboard and bridge, plus chrome tuners. The armrest provides comfort while requiring no maintenance. The guitar arrives with a protective gig bag for safe transport and storage. The Academy 12 is built to accompany you through the beginnings of your musical journey and beyond.
Comes With Gig Bag for Protection and Portability
The Taylor Academy 12 ships with a lightweight gig bag to keep your guitar safe on the go. The padded bag has backpack straps for easy carrying between practice sessions, lessons and performances. The durable exterior protects against scrapes and light impacts while allowing the spruce top to breathe. Bring your inspiration along with the included Taylor gig bag.
Features
- Solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, layered sapele back and sides
- Hard Rock Maple neck and Ebony fingerboard
- Standard Taylor neck profile and Academy series bracing
Looking for that perfect beginner guitar? Order the Taylor Academy 12 today!
Academy 12 Grand Concert Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar Specifications:
Body- Body type: Academy Grand Concert
- Top wood: Solid spruce
- Back & sides: Laminated walnut
- Bracing pattern: Custom
- Body finish: Gloss
- Neck shape: Custom Taylor profile
- Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm)
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck wood: Maple
- Scale length: 24.875"
- Number of frets: 20
- Neck finish: Satin
- Bridge: Ebony
- Saddle & nut: Nubone
- Tuning machines: Die-cast
- Orientation: Left Handed
- Number of strings: 6
- Case: Gig bag
- Country of origin: Mexico
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.
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