Here for sale we have a Taylor Academy 12-N Classical guitar in Matte Natural finish. Made in Mexico in 2020, this guitar features a bolt-on construction comprising a Solid Lutz Spruce top, Layered Sapele back and sides, Mahogany neck and 17 fret West African Crelicam Ebony fingerboard with matching bridge. A White Micarta saddle is fitted, with a White Tusq nut, along with Nickel Classical tuners with Faux Pearl buttons. The Mahogany neck plays very well, with Taylor's 'Standard Carve' neck profile providing a smooth and responsive playing experience across the register. The Matte finish to the rear is pleasant to the touch and assists with navigation of the 25.5" scale. The nut width of 1.880" will feel familiar to classical players without putting off those who are more used to steel-string acoustics. Certainly, the strings are well-spaced for accurate fretting across the register. The West African Crelicam fingerboard is particularly dark in appearance, and with a nice tight grain adds a sense of luxury to the playing experience whilst providing a smooth and durable playing surface. The acoustic voice of the Taylor 12-N is nicely balanced, with the Grand Concert body size providing plenty of bass response alongside an open and clear mid range. The use of Layered Sapele for the back and sides adds a rich depth to the sound, meaning that the low end is characterful; warm without being too soft and delivering surprising accuracy. The Solid Lutz Spruce top adds a brightness and snappy attack to the top end, and resonates very well, helping to facilitate a wide and sensitive dynamic range. Brand - Taylor Model - Academy 12-N Finish - Matte Natural Year - 2020 Made In - Mexico Top - Solid Lutz Spruce Back​/​Sides - Layered Sapele Neck - Mahogany Neck Profile - Standard Carve Fingerboard - West African Crelicam Ebony Fingerboard Radius - Flat Frets - 12 Clear, 17 Total Scale Length- 25.5" Nut Width - 1.880" Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.

Verification report

Luthier Report Our ID: 1060625106340 Weight: 3.85lbs Serial Number: 2110088618 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the headstock. Neck: Overall very good condition, the rear of the neck demonstrates infrequent light indentations throughout the register which can very slightly be felt under the thumb, not affecting playability and blending well with the open pore style finish. The rear of the neck has buffed from satin to gloss through regular use. Body: Overall very good condition, common contact points on the top such as the treble side waist, bass side lower bout etc have buffed to a gloss from satin through regular use. Some wear is apparent to the treble side of the soundhole piercing the finish in places. Similar wear is apparent behind the bridge. The rear face demonstrates some moderate scratching towards the bass side waist. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate minimal signs of use. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (1​/​4" socket) not included. Hardware: Excellent condition. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Strings on Guitar - Rotosound Superia Normal Tension Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 2.75mm - Bass 3.25mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Electrics: N​/​A Case & Accessories: Gibson soft case The case demonstrates light signs of use.