Taylor NOS Grand Concert Academy Acoustic Electric Nylon String - NOSACADEMY12EN

Taylor NOS Academy 12e-N
Nylon String Acoustic Electric

Comfort-focused nylon-string playability with clear classical response and exceptional NOS value

The Taylor NOS Academy 12e-N Acoustic Electric is designed to give players an approachable, comfortable path into nylon-string tone without sacrificing musicality or everyday practicality. With its compact Grand Concert body, solid spruce top, and player-friendly Taylor design, this model delivers the snappy classical response, clear projection, and inviting feel that appeal to both new learners and more experienced players. As a Taylor NOS model, it offers an excellent opportunity to own a premium Taylor Acoustic Electric at a lower price while still enjoying dependable craftsmanship and long-term value.

The compact body makes this guitar easy to hold and comfortable to play, while the radiused fretboard and 1-7/8" nut width provide generous string spacing for fingerstyle technique without making the neck feel difficult or fatiguing. Built-in ES-N electronics add dependable amplified nylon-string tone, and the included lightweight gig bag makes transport and storage easy for lessons, rehearsals, and everyday playing.

Clear nylon-string tone with solid spruce projection

A solid spruce top gives this model strong projection, clarity, and resonance, helping produce the articulate and snappy response players expect from a quality nylon-string guitar. The result is a balanced, expressive voice that works beautifully for practice, fingerstyle playing, and a wide range of acoustic applications.

Comfortable design for developing and experienced players

The compact Grand Concert body helps make this guitar especially accommodating for longer sessions, while the radiused fretboard adds a more modern feel that many players find approachable and relaxed. The 1-7/8" nut width provides the room needed for accurate fingerstyle playing while still keeping the overall experience comfortable in the fretting hand.

Stage-ready convenience with everyday practicality

Taylor's ES-N electronics are designed specifically for nylon-string performance, helping preserve the guitar's natural acoustic voice when amplified. The lightweight gig bag adds practical protection and portability, rounding out a package that is easy to live with and well suited to learning, performance, and regular use.

Why choose the Taylor NOS Academy 12e-N

This model is an excellent choice for players who want comfortable nylon-string playability, clear spruce-top response, and dependable onboard electronics in a compact Taylor Acoustic Electric. Its inviting feel, practical features, and NOS pricing make it a smart way to step into a premium Taylor nylon-string model for less.

Specifications

• Body shape: Grand Concert
• Top wood: Solid spruce
• Fretboard: Radiused fretboard
• Nut width: 1-7/8"
• Electronics: ES-N
• Included: Lightweight gig bag

Our NOS (New Old Stock) guitars are bought directly from Taylor and receive a Full Taylor Warranty.

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