Grand-Concert-acoustic guitar for left-handers with solid top and gig bag
Acoustic guitar in Grand Concert design for left-handers
Solid top made of torrefied spruce and sapele body
armrest
Mahogany neck with eucalyptus fingerboard
20 frets with dot inlays
42.8 mm wide nut made from Nubone
Shortened scale length of 632 mm
Chrome-plated die-cast tuners
Eucalyptus bridge with compensated micarta inlay
Matt natural finish
Tortoise pickguard
Gig bag included
Taylor's Academy series in video
Taylor Academy 12 Lefthand at a glance
With the Taylor Academy 12 Lefthand, Taylor head designer Andy Powers presents a left-handed GrandAcoustic guitar: The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk Concert acoustic guitar that provides ambitious guitarists with a first-class instrument with outstanding playability and excellent sound. The solid topTop: The top is the upper part of the guitar body made from torrefied spruce promises a particularly lively, brilliant sound, while the armrestArmrest: An armrest is a support surface that is fixed to the side of the guitar or integrated into the body shape. It is used to comfortably support the guitarist's arm while playing and thus reduce fatigue. which was previously only found on the significantly more expensive Taylor 900 and Presentation Series guitars, guarantees a high level of playability. Rounded off by an attractive finishFinish: The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance. and a well-padded gig bagGig bag: guitar bag included in the scope of delivery, this acoustic guitar offers everything a musician's heart desires.
The Taylor Academy 12 Lefthand offers left-handers a great acoustic sound and a pleasant playing feel.
Selected tonewoods and a solid top give the acoustic guitar a powerful sound.
Semi-solid Grand Concert acoustic guitar
Based on the Grand Concert body shape developed by Taylor Guitars, the Taylor Academy 12 Lefthand is the ideal acoustic guitar for fingerpickers and folk guitarists. The compact bodyBody: The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body. made of laminated Sapele in combination with the solid spruce top promises a lively, appealing tone with vocal mids and brilliant highs, providing the perfect basis for expressive acoustic guitar playing. The thermal process (torrefaction) to which the top of the instrument is subjected also has a significant influence on the sound. While the sound of spruce wood usually only develops after a certain amount of playing time, thanks to this treatment it is fully developed right from the start. The body is rounded off by its traditional matt natural finish and a classic tortoisePickguard: The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick. pickguard, which give the guitar its elegant vintage charm.
The armrest is both visually appealing and ergonomic.
Armrest and shortened scale length
The guitar also impresses with its numerous premium features in terms of playability. The armrestArmrest: An armrest is a support surface that is fixed to the side of the guitar or integrated into the body shape. It is used to comfortably support the guitarist's arm while playing and thus reduce fatigue. on the upper boutFrame: The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. promises a comfortable playing position, while the shortened scale lengthScale length: The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. of 632 mm creates a softer playing feel. The lower string tension also makes it easier for rusty players or inexperienced fingers to master complex fingering patterns. In addition, the slim mahogany neckGuitar neck: Maple neck with eucalyptus fingerboardFretboard: The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. sits comfortably in the hand due to its acceptable weight, while the 42.8 mm wide nutNut: The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. offers ideal conditions for flatpicking and powerful strummingStrumming: Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar.. The compensated bridge inlaySaddle: The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. creates a flat string positionString action: The string action refers to the distance between the guitar strings and the fretboard. A low string action makes the guitar easier to play for relaxed fingering and clean intonationIntonation: Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch.. Finally, chrome-plated die-cast tunersTuners: die-cast tuners ensure high-tuning stability and pure playing pleasure without interruption.
Taylor - The epitome of the finest quality
As one of the largest guitar manufacturers, Taylor is a true authority in the production of first-class instruments. Professional production by trained specialists results in the finest products for life, whose value is always maintained - or even increases! This is due in equal part to the exquisite tonewoods, which do not warp due to long storage and selected quality and are therefore hard to beat in terms of high quality. Only spruce, mahogany, cedar or Koa of proven quality are used for the tops. Careful production in combination with the best materials does not only apply to guitars. Guitar bags and all accessories are also of first-class quality. Finally, a conscientious final inspection does not allow even the smallest defects to slip through and ensures flawless guitars before dispatch.
As if that were not enough, Taylor also attaches great importance to acting in an environmentally conscious manner.
Ebony & Koa: Sustainability at Taylor Guitars
Uncontrolled deforestation and overexploitation lead to massively endangered wood species that can no longer regenerate due to the high rate of extraction. These include ebony and koa in particular, whose dwindling stocks and the resulting ecological problems have prompted a rethink at Taylor Guitars.
Sustainable ebony cultivation in Cameroon
As ebony is particularly finger-friendly due to its hard, supple texture, it has long been the preferred choice for the production of fingerboards. Its attractive appearance is also extremely popular for bridges, headstock overlays, bridge Pins and Bindings. However, the high demand and the flourishing black market outstripped the stocks, so that ebony ended up on the Red List of endangered species in 1994. In addition, only the deep black heartwood, which makes up only a fraction of the tree, was used, resulting in a disproportionately large amount of waste in production. To protect the forests, Taylor has been working with the Crelicam Wood Mill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, since 2011 to promote controlled consumption by processing waste products.
"We need to use the ebony that the forest gives us" - Bob Taylor
In the video: Taylor Guitars - "The state of ebony"
Siglo Tonewoods Project
The koa acacia population has also suffered heavy losses over the last 20 years. Unsustainable forestry and overexploitation have led to a decline that can only be halted through proactive action and reforestation. This is why Taylor Guitars, together with Pacific Rim Tonewoods, founded the Siglo Tonewoods project, which aims to rebuild the Hawaiian jungle. This is a large cultivation area for koa acacia and other species, which enables the use of koa wood on a controlled scale.