Introducing the new Taylor Academy Series A12e Grand Concert size acoustic/electric guitar.Taylor’s Academy Series makes the playing experience more accessible in every way, packing signature Taylor playing features into an affordable package.With the Academy 12e, Taylor's compact Grand Concert body makes the perfect companion for fingerpicking or anyone with a lighter touch who craves the physical comfort of a small-body guitar. The guitar’s design specs are optimized for playing ease. Taylor’s patented, slim-profile neck features an array of hand-friendly touches: a shorter 24-7/8-inch scale length, 1-11/16-inch nut width, low action, and light gauge strings, all of which contribute to a slinky handfeel.The lightweight guitar body, featuring layered sapele back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top, boasts an ergonomic armrest that enhances the playing comfort for one’s picking arm. The guitar was also voiced to be extra responsive to make the playing experience as relaxed as possible. The guitar comes with an onboard ES-B pickup that includes a built-in digital chromatic tuner, and comes with a sturdy lightweight gig bag. Highlights Scale Length: 24-7/8" Pickguard: None Tuners: Chrome (100/200) Strings: Phosphor Bronze Light Body Width: 15" Nut & Saddle: Nubone Nut, Micarta Saddle Truss Rod Cover: Black Plastic Number of Frets: 20 Case: Gig Bag Body Length: 19 1/2" Body Depth: 4 3/8" Body Back Config: Layered Rosette Size: Three Ring Back/Side Finish: Matte Backstrap Wood: None Stain/Sunburst: None Armrest: Yes Top Finish: Matte Backstrap Finish: None Bridge Inlay: None Armrest Binding: None Rosette Material: Baltic Birch Wedge: None Neck Neck Width: 1-11/16" Fretboard Binding/Edge Treatment: None Type of Neck Joint: Scarf Fretboard Wood: West African Crelicam Ebony Heel Length: 3-1/2" Fretboard Inlay: 4mm Dot Italian Acrylic Heel Cap Binding: Black Neck/Heel: Maple Neck Finish: Matte Peghead Peghead Type: Standard Headstock Overlay: Copafera Peghead Logo: Plastic, White Rub-On Decal Peghead Binding: None Peghead Inlay: None Other Bridge Pins: Black Fingerboard Ext: None Buttons: Chrome Edge Trim: None
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We ship most any order placed before 3pm CDT Tuesday through Friday the same day. Orders placed Saturday-Monday will ship the following Tuesday. For new products we will only ship to delivery addresses within the United States. Most pedals are shipped via Priority Mail. Guitars and Amplifiers are shipped via UPS Ground. Other shipping methods are available. Please contact prior to placing your order for shipping cost quotations to your delivery address.
The Guitar Sanctuary does accept returned items as long as arrangements are made for such within 48 hours of purchase/receipt. Returned items MUST be in the original condition and packing (including owner’s manual, un-used warranty card, any other items that came with the item) in order to qualify for a refund. No refunds are available for “special” ordered guitars or amplifiers (items that were not in stock, but rather ordered per the customers request. The customer is responsible for all freight charges and credit card processing fees incurred in the course of the sale. We cannot refund freight charges. The Guitar Sanctuary will charge a 20% restocking fee for returned effects pedals and amplifiers and a 10% restocking fee for Guitars. The only exceptions are for products that are defective. Please only purchase an item after you are certain it is right for you! Layaway: You can lay-a-way any product for a maximum of three months. Lay-a-way requires a 25% non-refundable deposit. We will not be able to ship the item until it is paid for in full and as a lay-a-way purchase, does not qualify for the 48 hour approval policy. International Sales: We can ship most guitars and other products internationally. We prefer money orders, cashier’s checks, or bank wire transfers in U.S. dollars. Shipping quotes are only valid for 48 hours. Please consult with your local officials about taxes, duties, currency exchange rates, etc.