{"product_id":"academy-12e-natural-demo","title":"Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural Used","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Taylor That's Ready to Play From Day One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something almost unfair about how easy the Taylor Academy 12e makes it to sound good. Pick it up, strum a chord, and the first thing you'll notice is how naturally it sits in your hands — compact Grand Concert body, beveled armrest where your forearm lands, and a neck profile that doesn't put up a fight. This is a guitar designed to get out of your way so you can focus on playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Academy 12e's solid torrefied spruce top is the real story here. Taylor's torrefaction process roasts the spruce to mimic the tonal qualities of an aged top — meaning you get a warm, broken-in quality right away rather than waiting years for the wood to open up. Paired with layered walnut back and sides, the result is a voice that's articulate and balanced, with crisp highs and a woody low end that rewards a light touch. It's a particularly good fit for fingerpicking, though it holds its own when strummed with purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used Academy 12e in Natural, offered as-is from our inventory. Whether you're a newer player looking for a quality first guitar or a gigging musician who wants a reliable acoustic-electric without worrying about the road, this one is worth a close look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Top That Punches Above Its Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe torrefied spruce top on the Academy 12e isn't just a marketing angle — it's a genuine tonal upgrade. Taylor's roasting process accelerates the natural resonance that typically develops in a spruce top over years of play. What you end up with is a more responsive, touch-sensitive top from the start, with that sought-after warmth and depth that players associate with well-worn instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is confirmed solid construction, which matters for both tone and longevity. Solid tops resonate more freely than laminate and tend to improve with age and play. Combined with Academy Series bracing, this guitar produces clear, balanced projection with good string-to-string definition — exactly what you want for both unplugged practice and plugged-in performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Comfort, Ready for the Stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor put a lot of thought into the ergonomics of the Academy 12e. The beveled armrest carved into the lower bout reduces the sharp edge that typically digs into your strumming arm during long playing sessions — a feature usually reserved for higher-end instruments. The slender neck profile and a 1-11\/16\" nut width keep the fretting hand relaxed, and the 24-7\/8\" scale length means slightly reduced string tension compared to a full-scale guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is maple, providing excellent stability and a smooth feel, topped with a genuine West African ebony fingerboard. Ebony is one of the more player-friendly fretboard materials around — dense, smooth, and naturally resistant to wear. The ebony bridge rounds out the package with crisp articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlug In Without a Second Thought\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe onboard Taylor ES-B electronics handle amplification duties with a behind-the-saddle piezo pickup and a full-featured preamp. You get a volume control, 3-band EQ, and a built-in digital chromatic tuner with LED display — everything you need to shape your sound on the fly. Whether you're plugging into a PA at an open mic or running through an acoustic amp for a rehearsal, the ES-B delivers a natural, responsive acoustic tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome tuners keep the guitar stable in tune, and the overall build quality reflects Taylor's reputation for consistent, well-executed instruments at this price tier. Made in Taylor's Tecate, Mexico facility, the Academy 12e holds itself to the same construction standards as the rest of the Taylor lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody: Grand Concert shape with beveled armrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTop: Solid torrefied spruce — responsive and warm from the first note\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Layered walnut — lightweight, durable, and tonally crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeck: Maple with slender Taylor profile; 24-7\/8\" scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFretboard: Genuine West African ebony; 1-11\/16\" nut width; 20 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBridge: West African ebony with Micarta saddle and NuBone nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElectronics: Taylor ES-B with 3-band EQ, volume control, and built-in chromatic tuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTuners: Chrome die-cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: Matte varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandedness: Right-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a used acoustic-electric guitar from our inventory. 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No matter your musical needs, our team of musicians wants to help you \u003cem\u003ePlay Music for Life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50564129783939,"sku":"ACADEMY 12E-DEMO","price":719.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3455\/3475\/files\/Academy12e_NaturalDEMO.png?v=1790697781","url":"https:\/\/cahousemusic.com\/products\/academy-12e-natural-demo","provider":"C. A. House Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}