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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
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Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
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We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
This instrument may show light signs of use. It has been quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure that it meets a high playing standard.
Any promotional materials, offers, software or subscriptions available when purchased as new may not be available with this Ex-Demo product.
The Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert is a compact and comfortable electro-acoustic guitar designed for effortless playability. With a solid torrefied spruce top and layered walnut back and sides, it delivers a warm, balanced tone with rich projection. The torrefaction process enhances the wood?s response, adding a touch of vintage sweetness and depth to every note. Its Grand Concert body shape provides an inviting feel, making it a great choice for fingerstyle playing or light strumming.
Designed with comfort in mind, the Academy 12e features a built-in armrest for a more relaxed playing experience, along with Taylor?s signature slim neck for smooth fretting. The onboard ES-B electronics offer clear, natural-sounding amplification, complete with a built-in tuner for quick adjustments. Finished in matte for a natural aesthetic, this guitar includes a padded gig bag, making it an ideal companion for home practice, studio work, or live performances.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 344938
The Taylor Academy 12e Grand Concert is built with comfort in mind, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced guitarists. Its Grand Concert body shape offers a compact, lightweight feel that sits naturally against the body, allowing for extended playing sessions without fatigue. The addition of a built-in armrest enhances the ergonomic design, providing extra support for your strumming arm while reducing strain. This thoughtful construction ensures that every note feels smooth and accessible, making it easier to focus on playing rather than adjusting to the instrument.
At the heart of the Academy 12e’s rich sound is its solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, which has been treated using a special roasting process to enhance its tonal properties. This process removes moisture and impurities from the wood, resulting in a more responsive and open sound with improved sustain. The torrefaction also gives the guitar a slightly aged character, adding warmth and depth to its natural tone. Paired with layered walnut back and sides, this combination creates a balanced voice that is articulate yet full, making it ideal for both fingerpicking and light strumming.
Playing chords and melodies feels effortless on the Academy 12e, thanks to Taylor’s signature slim-profile neck. Designed for comfort, the neck features a shallow carve that makes it easier to fret notes, reducing hand fatigue and promoting better technique. The shorter 24-7/8" scale length also contributes to its smooth playability, making bends and transitions feel natural. If you're learning your first chords or refining intricate fingerstyle patterns, the Academy 12e’s neck provides a fast, comfortable playing experience that adapts to different playing styles.
When it’s time to plug in, the Academy 12e is equipped with Taylor’s ES-B electronics, ensuring a clean, natural sound that translates beautifully through an amp or PA system. This onboard system captures the guitar’s tonal nuances, preserving its warmth and clarity even at higher volumes. The built-in tuner makes it easy to keep your guitar in perfect pitch, while simple volume and tone controls let you shape your sound on the fly. From performing on stage to recording in the studio, the ES-B system delivers reliable, high-quality tone with ease.
