Taylor Academy 12e Review & Demo
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Taylor Guitars introduced the Academy Series for the beginner looking for a top-quality acoustic guitar at a price point that can fit anyone's budget. Built to inspire and encourage productive playing at such a crucial stage of learning, the A12e will grow alongside the player, on or off stage! Let's take a closer look and listen at the features that makes this line one of the most affordable and comfortable guitars out there.
***Demo begins at 8:28
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why do people complaining abt him talking about the guitar??? He gives very insightful and in depth knowledge. Love his reviews.
Because they can't afford one, so they want to vent.
For real! It's so irritating that someone always seems to have something negative to say about anything! Such is the trade off for cyber world. We get this kind of wonderful stuff at our fingertips, yet all the crap as well. Loved the review!
@@jagelka1 i agree with you. The negative comments have always bothered me. This is FREE information for us to look at and listen to. Take the good and put it in your bag of tools take what you feel is bad or not right for you and toss it. These fellows spend their valuable time to provide us with a service that is to our benifit. I am 66 years old. When I was starting out playing guitar we did not have the social media or technology that is right at our hands today. We had to struggle to learn to play or to acquire new knowledge about something. We had to actually drive or walk to the Music Store try out an instrument and talk to a live person. Now You Tube provides it in an instant. It is actually magical, Some people do not appreciate or understand just how lucky we are to be able to use and enjoy this technology. BTW I feel he did a great job and the guitar is awesome sounding in my humble opinion. Yes it is a cyber world and many hide behind their monitors and keyboards. Ok I am now off my soap box. And Chris I know this video is old but still thank you very much for your precious time and effort. Ram Flores Shelton, Wa.
I think they are stupid that’s why 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃
@@anthonyroach7974 the review or the guitars?
I bought one about a month ago and I love it. I've played for many years but recently had a motorcycle crash that put me in a wheelchair. It has changed my ability to hold a guitar for an extended amount of time but this 12e, with it's light weight and easy playability is just what the Dr ordered! Dude, I wish you would teach that song you always play. It's got a real atmospheric, melancholy sound that I love from an instrument.
How r u now
Great to hear. I broke my back in 2010 and had a dreadnought before and after, and now I know I need this as I have to replace my guitar after it got crushed. So sad but happy to be finally being able to chose a replacement for my guild.
add me to the list of people who want tabs on that fingerstyle demo piece he always plays.
I absolutely love your reviews- don't listen to any trolls commenting! Your reviews are my go-to source for guitar info -- not so much the specs but your thoughts. You have really helped me understand build quality for different guitars and judge differences in tone among various models (your GS Mini series showed me that I am a GS Mini-e Walnut person). I truly love the pieces you play, which allow the guitars to shine and speak for themselves. THANK YOU!!!
Nancy Ferguson ning
Everybody is labeling this guitar as a "beginner" guitar because it is easy to play and comfortable. So, non-beginners needs to struggle with their instruments and their "pro" status means thay must work harder? Nonsense. I am no beginner, but bought this guitar over a double priced ones I tried in a store (that I could afford). I chose this one because it plays better and sounds better. Anyone can benefit from having an instrument that do what you want from it with ease, not just beginners. BTW, I was trying guitars up to 1500 euros in a store, and this one didn't have tha price on it. I thought it must be in the 1000 euros-up range. When the clerk told me the price, I thought he was mistaken. I bought the guitar immediately and flew off the store... I can't be happier, i play it every day for hours.
zismaer ... been playing 6 years. No beginner, not a pro by any means. Been playing a fender. Fiancé wanted to get me a new guitar for Christmas. Played Martins, Seagull, other Taylor’s as I was making my decision. I went home with this Exact guitar. As you said sounds bright and is a joy to play. Not sure why it’s labeled a Beginner guitar. Got it slightly used for $499..... perfect!
I totally agree with your assessment. Why, if you are not a beginner, would you want a guitar that is hard to play? If a guitar is easy to play then doesn't it make sense to go with it. I tried the 10e and the 12e and thought they each sound amazing.
I've been playing or 30 years. It is excellent/ play ability. and sound quality just gets better and better. I love mine and I love the review of it. Well done!
For some of us, it is a beginner guitar. Just like Chris said. My first and only guitar was terrible. It kept me from ever learning 50 years ago. Now, spending more time at home and close to retirement. I'd like to learn - on a great guitar that sounds good. Update: I bought one and am trying to learn to play it. Blisters on the fingers have slowed down my practicing. So much to learn. Other things to practice to get the hang of.
This guitar sounds absolutely amazing. After sampling through over a dozen guitars of various brands under around $600 ... this one sounded the best. It made guitars previously sampled that I thought sounded great sound kind of flat in comparison. The Taylor with Dreadnought body style was the same price and sounded slightly richer and slightly louder but I went with this grand concert body style shown in this video because the shape and size was much more comfortable and fit me better. It is very comfortable. Love the beveled edge for your forearm.
I just bought the Academy 12 and love it. Been playing over 40 years. I’m older now and I wanted something with great build quality, smaller to reach over with a fast neck. Thanks Taylor!
I played one of these in a local music shop and couldn't put it down. That tells me something right there. The reviewer here did an excellent job of going over the features. Everything he said was important in understanding how much value they crammed into this guitar. And that bevel where your arm rests is a small thing that makes the guitar so much more comfortable to play. Taylor has removed a lot of obstacles for beginners but i should stress that this guitar is good for the intermediate or experienced player as well. It plays like a dream and is ultra-responsive to your touch. I can imagine singer-songwriters being inspired by this guitar and getting a lot of use out of it. I need one and so do you! 😁
Im from Brazil and I was visiting San Diego,Ca jan18, when i saw a guitar center so i decided to play a little bit and to be honest i didnt have the intention to buy anything but then i started to play and Thanks God this amazing Taylor academy 12b fall into my hands and man its incredibly confortáble and sounds soooooo good, the playability its insane. i simply loved it. Definitely is one of the best purchases i did in my life. I strongly recomend this guitar to everyone begginer or experient musician. The best opportunity cost by the price. Thanks Taylor guitars for designed such an incredible guitar.
I love mine.
And yes you are right .. had the first guitar I picked up didn’t really hurt my fingers I would have started playing when I was 12 rather than in my 50s but hey.. it’s never too late to be a rockstar or write songs :)
True statement!
I bought one of these after trying just about every guitar at Guitar Center. It is very comfortable to play; the best I've found. Chris, your reviews are the best on the web. I would say that even if I weren't from the Alamo City.
Love the reviews Chris does. This guitar plays so easy and sounds just amazing. Highly recommend. I have one and love it.
Thanks for sharing your story. I can only imagine how difficult it was for you having grown up with IGA (Inferior Guitar Affliction) imposed on you by your mother at such a young impressionable age. The lasting affects of IGA could have had a devastating effect on your future as a musician. Listening to you tell that story today, I can tell it’s still painful on a deeper level. Fortunately it appears that out of all your IGA suffering it has given you a greater appreciation for the quality guitars being mass produced today.
While not exactly my first guitar, it was a guitar my dad got for me. (Long story short, I was playing a talent show, and hours before the show, my guitar broke, so my dad found a used 12e and brought it for me to play.)
I know this may disqualify me from having any credibility as a guitarist, but I love it so much, I don't plan to replace it. I'm not a beginner, but this guitar is so good to me I can't part ways with it. It's such good value for money, I highly recommend it.
I got the none e model as the 10th guitar... Love it... As i always looking for a guitar that had a good sound without any decoration on it... This is perfect and it's can be very good performing guitar that you don't have to worry about when people ask you to get their hand on it... 10/10 for me.
Cparticle you should post a review of it.
Played on of these yesterday. I've been looking for an acoustic guitar for years. I was astonished at home good this sounded. A complete bargain at this price point.
These sound so good. I played one alongside many other much more expensive guitars recently and thought the A12 sounded and played better than most of them.
This is an extremely informative, well spoken and fluid presentation chock full of succinct key details. Very well done Justin
Hey Chris. Just wanted to say thanks for such a comprehensive and straight-ahead review and performance demo. Thinking of buying one of these as I'm mainly into finger style and I believe this will fit the bill rather nicely. Well done! Cheers...
Just ordered this guitar, love the Taylor quality and tone, playability, and a deluxe gig bag!
Come on Martin! Where ya at?
Taylor is pushing this as a beginner guitar but to me it sounds a whole lot better than many of their more expensive models. The Academy guitars are gems compared to a lot of the garbage that is out there.
Agree. I hate people calling it a beginner guitar. Its not
Beautiful playing! This review sold me on it. I was trying to decide between this and the big baby to replace a Washburn that i just cant get into. When it comes to an acoustic, i want something that almost plays like an electric, and this sounds like the ticket. Sounds amazing as well.
Chad Hawkins I have played this guitar and the Big Baby and I feel the Academy is superior to the BB.
Last week I was trying the Academy 12e, and the Big baby too, and my opinion is: The Big baby has more resonance, and better Bass sounds like Academy, but the Academy has more comfortable neck, and that's important for me, because I have sore fingers, but I think, the Big baby Is better for strumming. (i'm a singer).
So, which one You recommend for me?
Sorry about my bad English, I need to learn more.. :)
Wasn’t expecting it but you and I have very similar playing style and feel. Playing since 99. Keep it up
Wasn’t looking for a new guitar but stumbled on a 12e in a store and was amazed how great it sounded and played. Ordered the 12 right away (non electronic) and will put in a kk pure mini pick up.
Man i cant wait to move to texas, i will be in your shop every week! lol Im moving to fredricksburg and cant wait. I bought this guitar today, i honestly preferred its tone over the 214CE they also had. It plays so damn well,i like to finger strum and pick so its absolutely stunning guitar for the money!
We are very excited to have you! By the way we are only open by appointment right now because of the virus so make sure to call beforehand (:
I don't get why it's called a beginner guitar. It's personal taste but I've played Gibsons in music shops and a Martin and I still prefer the sound and feel of my Taylor 12e. It sounds better than most expensive guitars. I'd highly recommend the academy 12e 👌🏻
Bought this in great condition at a garage sale for $350! Outstanding instrument!
I've never played an acoustic with better action.
This video was informative and helped me decide which Taylor guitar I wanted to purchase. I watched it again after finding a Taylor Academy 12 on line (it was not easy; most dealers have to wait for orders), but I found one, the last one in stock and I bought it. Your excellent video has only confirmed my decision to purchase the Academy 12. Thanks a lot. BTW , I also own an Ibanez V70CE, which I really like and I would be interested in seeing you make a video about that guitar. I really like my Ibanez, but it is a full size dreadnought and kind of bulky, so I was interested in finding a smaller size guitar with light strings that was easier to handle plus I wanted to up-grade from a decent Chinese guitar to a superior Mexican or American guitar without having to go into the price range only frequented by successful professional musicians. Thanks again for your informative video.
I would watch this guy explain just about any product.....he's amazing!
Very very good! My ears lit up when I heard that Taylor sound. Amazing. Great skills you have. Now I have to own one. Thanks!
Great overview. Your playing at the end was worth waiting for.
I love mine! I have other Taylor's (210, 714, and a T5z). It truly has a voice of its own and a very respectable one. It's also a very beautiful guitar that plays very well too.
Great review and playing. My daughter will love this as a gift(but probably not as much as I will).
A great video as always, love all the stuff you do, I tried the 12 e and really liked it, I’m wondering why it’s only been talked about as a beginner guitar why isn’t it good for higher standards of playing ? Thanks
Love your review! Thank you too 4 doing this ! Make more videos about you playing !
It is NOT a beginner guitar. I gig with it no problem. It's fantastic!
Thanks for the great review! Wish I was closer to your store
I'm between this 12e and the 114ce, they honestly both sound great to me and though I know the 114 should be better I don't know if its worth the increased price. I'm a singer/worship leader so the 114ce looks more ready for stage, but the 12e could be so nice and comfortable for smaller acoustic settings. I'm also stumped on which one would compliment female vocals better. Do you have some advice?
If you are more into finger picking, 12e will sound more clear, but if you are more into strumming, 114 will sound fuller and louder. The decision should be up to your guitar playing style.
This may have just convinced me to buy one. I'm not a beginner, but I'm not a pro either. I've been playing for about 7 years now and my daily driver has been an old (granted really good quality) Alvarez dreadnought' that my grandmother bought my uncle back in the 80s that he never played. Then my first acoustic electric was a $150 Luna which for the price point was great, but plugged in it sounded horrid. Now I'm trying to upgrade and find something that's kind of a do everything guitar. I play mostly soft acoustic and folk style music so I think this guitar would be perfect for me. I've been so torn on which guitar to go with after playing so many I haven't really latched on to within my price range of $1000 (but the less I can spend and still get the best quality the better. I am a broke college student after all haha). I've played Martins, which I love, but Martins just don't offer anything that I like in my price range. These Taylors in the $500-$750 range have really impressed me. I've also had my eye on the 114e. But again thank you for the review! I'm going to keep doing my research, but this video definitely put this guitar atop my list.
Picked up one this week because of this and other reviews.. 40+ just always wanted to learn guitar and picked this as model to do that.. Cant wait till i get it, just a few days left
I have been playing for 10 years now and i can assure you this guitar is top tier in terms os sound and feel, i prefer it to some more expensive guitar i own
Great review informative and thorough! That piece you play at 11:35 is pretty great! Is that your own composition?
Played this one at GC and im getting it tomorrow. Sounds amazing! I love the 000 sound. Im a finger picker so its perfect. I played it through the fishman loudbox mini and holy shit! I cant wait
Jared Alexander Did you ever get this guitar? I have a Loudbox mini amp and it makes everything sound natural and wonderful.
@@blueser100 I don't remember seeing your reply.
3 years going strong. I love it
Great review. Thanks!
No problem!
Great thorough review! Thank you
Nice review ..guitar sounds beautiful..
Love my Taylor Academy 12 so far. No complaints, but I am puting an LR Bags system, I like the sound and the ease of installation, plus hidden controls
I purchased a new Taylor 12 e..I could not tune it with built in tuner...No one gets over the tuner other then its on TOP... I had to purchase a separate tuner...To tune it..Great review..Im glad you pointed out tuner was on TOP.!!!!! Id Like to know if I was doing something wrong,,,but not a person goes over it...
Definitely agree with beginners needing a well setup and low action because they don't have the precision nor strength in their fingers for playing chords. Because of these issues they will be pressing hard on the strings to make the chords sound out. Plus the thumb muscle won't hurt them as much on this academy guitar than it would on other with higher string action.
Gorgeous guitar!!!! 🌸💖✨❤️ I saw it today at the shop and I fell in love!!!!!!!
Excellent review! Thanks! Just ordered this guitar.
Hopefully from us!
Oh, I would, but I'm up in Norway. Sorry.
Video starts at 8:28
Thanks! You saved my time.
8:50 ! Tabs pls🙏🏻
Great review!! Can you tell me what microphone you used here? Sounds great as well.
Got mine today. Nice review 👍
Amazing...played very well..curious to know whether I can get to know name of the song and Tabs as well
Can you do a comparison between gs mini and 12e?
If you haven't played it, don't knock it.
Save your money and buy a 110e or 114e instead.
I have the GS min mahogany and am not all that pleased. I traded it with cash for this one.
This guitar beats the GS mini in every way possible.
The mini is too small in comparison to this one and this one sounds much better
Thanks for this. I'm pretty sure I played an a12 at the Roadshow this year. I loved it!
Nice review. What is the name of the first song?
Would you prefer this to the big baby,and are they similar in size.great review
Its got the same body size and shape of a Maton TE tommy Emmanuel which i like .
Beautiful tone gorgeous guitar ..tone not the cost ..sounds great to my ears 👂..
He's great. Does great demos.
For somebody like me, who is a beginner at the guitar with small hands and short fingers. I should go with a GS Mini or an Academy 12? I am very near to fix my choice, and it remains those 2 guitars?
Get the full size, you will adapt to it. I started playing at the age of 10 I was probably 4'6"
Either choice is great, but most smaller people can adapt to a full size!
Hi Chris is it worth changing the saddle from Micarta to Tusq? I hear that the Taylor sound is already very bright and articulate and using tusq could overwhelm that spectrum?
I'm really torn between the Taylor Academy 12 and Gibson G-00 and looking for help. I value comfort very highly (small stature+hand injury) and I like fingerstyle most. Thank you to anyone that helps.
ps. great content, this channel is awesome
If you need a pickup ! Go for this!
So gs mini vs academy 12, what do you think is all around better? Played both and love both. Gs mini mahogany was out of stock so i got the 12e. I play at coffeehouses, the boardwalk, and mainly fingerpicking, blues, james taylor and jack johnson type stuff. Is the gs mini loud enough and have the same neck spec (besides scale) or should i stick with the 12e. I dont plug in much but the feature is nice to have.
You said it has an es2 system but on sites i see it comes with a ln esb system
What song was played during the beginning of the demo?
Hi man... I d like to buy this great guitar... is it really easy to play with left hand?? because I have problem with heavy guitars... after 15 minutes I have to stop playin..
music starts at 8:28
Is this guitar meant only for fingerpicking and using light picks? I found this one at a Guitar Center and I thought it sounded great while using a .73mm Dunlop Tortex. But I'm just a beginner so I might not know better. What's your opinion? Thanks.
I have the samequestion! I am more of a strummer!
Tyler Robison it’s all subjective. If it feels good and sounds good, it is good.
If you are a strummer i would not get this guitar. I owned 1 and loved to finger pick on it. Strumming it sounded not as good. Not bad but it wasnt loud and thats due to the body shape. Its catered to finger picking
Is it just me or does this have better low end compared to the Big Baby?
I like the 12e more than my 214ce
@Alamo Music Center This one or the FS-LS/TA by Yamaha? Any thoughts?
What is the name of the first song played?
I've just recently been gifted this guitar - absolutely love it !! However, the tuner has stopped working and there's no sound through my interface when plugged in. Changed the batteries and still nothing :( can anyone help ?
So pickups are under the saddle base of bridge . not under the bridge saddle like piezo metal strip which i dont like. As sounds not great. Sobthats avein for Taylor m
thank you so much
So smart. Much guitar. Wow
Hello,
Can you kindly help me how to remove batteries.
Anyone familiar with the songs he's playing? At 8:35 and another at 10:00??
Can this model handle moderately strummed material too please?
Well done
I need an honest opinion. I want a guitar for more fingerstyle that has a good projection for that style. I'm looking at this one, a seagull s6 or maybe a yamaha guitar. Any recommendations? Need to stay in this price point.
Dude i own one of these and i own a martin d-12. My d12 is my strumming and flatpicking guitar. The taylor is my finger picker. There is no better fingerpicking guitar for under 1000. Wait till you try the arm rest. It was built to be fingerpicked trust me
Anyone else having problems with the Taylor head stock decal peeling off when using a clamp on tuner?
I've had two guitars do that.
Hello from greece I want to ask you if can I use silk end steel strings on my academy 12e.Thank you and keep the good job
Φίλε είναι απίστευτη κιθαρα, την αγόρασα μόλις σήμερα..
The sound is thin, maybe review some Godin made guitars that are around the same size, seagull, art & Luthrie, simon & Patrick
Does Taylor still make these?
Yes. I have one on order 👍
@@comanchio1976 Same ... Apr 16 is New Guitar Day I hope!
Would you recommend it over the fender cd electric guitar ??
Depends what you want in a guitar.
Sounds like a Gibson in away ..beautiful guitar ..shut your eyes and not look at the guitar just listen ..gorgeous. ..forget about the price ..
Very helpful.
Do know what the stock string GAUGE IS? I need to buy a new set. Thanks
The guitar center guy said these came with Elixir coated acoustic strings in (.012-.053) but he recommended the ever so slightly lighter (.011-.052) as replacement strings.
Very muddy in the low end, but that could be the playing.
I'm curious about your thoughts on the Washburn Comfort Series (25 and 66 series, each with the bevel, beautiful finishing, and different tonewoods). Thanks again-- and I would love to know what the selections you are playing are, they are just so beautiful.
Nice playing guitars. Not all of them have solid tops and they're a bit over built.
Thanks!
Nancy Ferguson i own a washburn comfort series and it plays very good. Not as easy to play as this taylor 12e but it plays good and sounds great. The washburn is super heavy and the taylor is super light. For the price i would say get the taylor but you cant go wrong with either guitar
Anyone know the songs?
It’s layered wood not laminate
i think that's a euphemism for laminate.
whats the difference between that guitar and the non electric version in sound and playabillity?
Luv it but price is high for a beginner. Its worth it though.
Super newb question from someone looking for there first guitar. Keep seeing this is good for finger picking, does that mean you can't strum? What's that mean exactly?
You can certainly strum. I have This model guitar along with a couple Martin guitars. Strums just as well as those.