From Taylor:

“Built with a solid spruce top and layered sapele back and sides, the compact, inviting Academy 12e offers an approachable playing experience for guitarists of all skill levels. The solid top serves up bold sound with plenty of projection, while the armrest carved into the lower bout makes for a more comfortable feel for your strumming arm. With the Taylor Neck, players will notice a slender profile that accommodates your fretting hand, making this a great choice for new learners. With built-in ES2 electronics for easy amplification and a padded gig bag for transportation, the Academy 12e is more than ready for the next step in your musical journey.”

Natural, Grand Concert body shape with the armrest, Sitka Spruce top, Three Ring Baltic Birch Rosette, Academy Series pattern bracing, Layered Sapele back and sides, West African Crelicam Ebony fingerboard with the Italian Acrylic 4mm Dot inlays on aHard Rock Maple neck, 24 7/8th scale length, 1 11/16th nut width, With the ES-B pickup system and gig bag