As many players will attest, particularly those who’ve graduated onto more svelte, lithe instruments, beginner classical guitars occasionally get a bad rap. You probably have your own story, and it possibly includes a cheap nylon-strung guitar with flaky paint and an action high enough to cut cheese. Thankfully, you can banish those memories to the past because a proper classical guitar is a wondrous thing and, in the Taylor Academy 12e-N, we have one such example to talk about here.
The 12e-N is not what you’d call an extravagant guitar by any means - but nor is it meant to be. As part of Taylor’s Academy range, the 12e-N is aimed squarely at beginners and anyone learning their craft. The Grand Concert body shape is ideal for this model; small enough for younger players, and when combined with the slightly narrower neck it’s also great for electric guitar players looking to dabble in a bit of flamenco on the side.
