With the new Academy series from Taylor Guitars, Taylor has packed the bare essentials of what a player of any level needs in a reliable, solid playing acoustic instrument. The Academy 12e is a Grand Concert sized body with a slightly shorter 24-7/8” scale length and 1-11/16” nut width for a slinkier feel and narrower nut width, very comfortable for beginner players. The body also has a built-in armrest that softens the edge of the body's treble-side lower bout to enhance the playing comfort. 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.