Taylor Limited Edition Academy 12e Koa Acoustic Electric Guitar

Stunning Tone, Effortless Playability – The Taylor Limited Edition Academy 12e Koa Acoustic Electric Guitar

With its layered AA-grade figured Hawaiian koa back and sides, the Academy 12e LTD stands out as one of the most visually stunning Academy models to date. This eye-catching, limited-edition Grand Concert offers an intimate feel and clear, responsive sound. A solid torrefied spruce top contributes a beautifully balanced voice with crisp articulation and played-in warmth from day one. A slender Taylor neck, light-gauge strings and a 24-7/8” scale length provide a slinky handfeel that makes it easier to level up your skills. The slightly narrower 1-11/16” nut width offers more relaxed fretting, while a carved armrest enhances comfort for your strumming arm. Onboard ES-B electronics with a built-in tuner ensure natural amplified acoustic tones whether you’re performing on stage, recording in the studio or playing at home. The Academy 12e LTD, which comes in a soft gig bag, is a great option for players who crave a visually striking guitar that delivers an incredibly comfortable playing experience.

SPECIFICATIONS

Highlights

• Number of Strings: 6 String
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Body Shape: Grand Concert
• Bracing System: X Bracing
• Cutaway: Non-cutaway
• Color: Natural
• Electronics: ES-B
• Case/Bag: Gig Bag

Body

• Top Wood: Torrefied Spruce
• Back/Side Wood: Hawaiian Koa
• Rosette: Baltic Birch Marquetry 3 Ring
• Back Configuration: Layered, 2-Piece
• Body Binding: None
• Armrest: Beveled Neo-tropical Mahogany
• Top Finish: Matte
• Back/Side Finish: Matte

Neck

• Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
• Neck Profile: Standard Carve
• Fretboard Inlay: Faux Pearl 4mm Dots
• Fretboard Binding: None
• Neck Finish: Matte

Peghead

• Nut Width: 1-11/16″
• Peghead Veneer Wood: Copafera
• Scale Length: 24-7/8″
• Peghead Inlay: None
• Peghead Type: Paddle
• Peghead Binding: None
• Peghead Finish: Matte

Other

• Bridge: Smoked Eucalyptus
• Nut & Saddle: White NuBone Nut, White Micarta Saddle
• Bridge Pins: Black ABS Plastic
• Strings: D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 – .053)
• Pickguard: Tortoise
• Tuners: Die-cast Chrome with Chrome Buttons
• Strap Pin: Chrome
• End Pin: Nickel

Manufacturer: Taylor Guitars
Model: 2025 ACADEMY 12E LTD KOA
SKU: I826013-N-0-WHXC
EAN: 0887766137818

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