Play With Rich, Inspiring Tone on the Taylor Academy 12E Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Bag – Gig bag included
The Taylor Academy 12E Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Bag is an instrument built to help you get a sound that inspires you to play — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. Taylor's Academy Series makes the playing experience more accessible in every way, packing signature Taylor playing features into an affordable package.
Why You’ll Love It
- Get a sound that inspires you to play — with the Academy 12e, our compact Grand Concert body makes the perfect companion for fingerpicking or anyone with a lighter touch who…
- Enjoy comfortable playability — the guitar's design specs are optimized for playing ease.
- Built from quality tonewoods — 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…
- Ready for practice, stage or studio — the lightweight guitar body, featuring layered sapele back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top, boasts an ergonomic armrest that enhances…
Key Features
Design & Materials
With the Academy 12e, our 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…
Performance Specs
The key specifications of the Taylor Academy 12E Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Bag are listed in its product name. Ask our team for the full manufacturer specification sheet before you order.
What’s Included
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. *12-year warranty only applies when you register…
Perfect For
- Beginners and returning players
- Gigging and worship musicians
- Songwriters and recording artists
How It Stands Out
Tonewoods, electronics and finish are listed so you know exactly what you’re getting. Unlike grey imports, every instrument we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes — any player can enjoy it; the specs help you compare tonewoods and size.
Does it come with a case or gig bag?
Only if a case or bag is listed in the product name or included items.
Is the Taylor Academy 12E Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Bag genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
This product is supplied with Taylor’s manufacturer warranty for Australian stock. Warranty length and terms vary by brand and model — contact us with the model and we will confirm the details before you order.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
We cannot ship to: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions. See the full delivery & shipping policy.