i just want to cry when I hear this guitar play. it is so soothing, deep yet bright, but not harsh. You make her sing her melody as if she is just breathing. awesome job.

I commented on this video 2 years ago after having bought the 12e (under the name "LindyLoulie"), and now I am watching/listening to it again after having bought the 10e. I am now in love with the 10e too! So now I will contribute a followup to my original comments. I see that there are 27 thumbs-down for this video. I can't understand why anyone could possibly dislike it. This is still simply the very best demo of these two Taylor Academy model guitars on KZfaq! It demonstrates the instruments both unplugged and plugged-in. It gives the listener a great idea as to what the tonal capabilities of these instruments are. The playing is not just someone hammering away at chord changes which is so often the case with so-called "reviews" of guitars. The recording levels are perfect, both mic'd and plugged-in. This video gives the listener a good preview of what a finger stylist could do with these guitars -- which is the style in which I play. For what it's worth, I have found that the 10e gives me a fuller sound with more low end as compared with the 12e. I think that has to do with the body shape and size. Dreadnoughts naturally by design produce more low end. Also, for some reason the action on the 10e is lower and more comfortable than the 12e as well. This is probably a result of a different setup. I imagine the 12e could be set up similarly. These guitars, although aimed at the beginner, are very capable of providing the gigging musician a wonderful instrument to perform with at a price which won't empty the wallet. They are well-made, and to me the simplicity of their design creates a "beauty" all their own. It is true that sometimes less is more. For perspective -- I own two Martins -- a D-41 Reimagined, and a D-45 Custom Shop piece -- and I thoroughly enjoy playing the reduced-size Taylor 10e just as much as I do the Martins. The diminutive size of the Taylor is more comfortable to play, and the tone is very satisfying. Although I bought these Taylors to use as "couch guitars," I would have no problem gigging with them -- especially in situations where the weather conditions are such that I wouldn't want my expensive instruments to be exposed to the elements. Bottom line: These are NOT just beginners' guitars.

Stereo: 10e: 0:00 vs 12e: 3:12 Recorded through pickups: 10e: 1:35 vs 12e: 4:46

Dude, you really make both these models sing. Taylor should be paying you, as yours is the best Academy demo video out there, IMO Awesome!

Would love to hear you demo the A12e-N. This is the very best demo of the Taylor Academy 10e and 12e on the internet! Beautiful! Yours is the only demo that does these great guitars justice. I absolutely LOVE the A12e! I spotted it at Guitar Center, and to satisfy my curiosity I picked it up and first tried it unplugged. I was blown away! Intonation, sustain forever, depth, balance across the strings, easy playability -- fantastic! Next I plugged into a Fishman LoudBox Mini. That did it! I own several high-end guitars, yet I am totally addicted to this little beauty. Mine sounds just like the one in this demo. Phenomenal! Oh, and BTW, mine has the most beautiful highly figured "bear claw" spruce top. It is gorgeous! To those of you looking for demos of these Taylor Academy guitars, look no further. This demo says it all.

Done very nicely. Smooth and flawless. If I could play my own guitar half as well, I would be delighted. I like the combination of good Fingerstyle mixed with flat picking technique. The mellow sound and the increase in tempo work together. Thanks for sharing.

Micing makes the acoustic so soulful!! Loved the review

That pickup sounds so naturally! Was thinking to get myself a GS Mini or a 214ce, but by seeing this video i think about changing my mind and buy myself a taylor 10e or 12e guitar!

This video sold me as well as handling in person. Ordered this as my 13 year old Sons first(as well mine) guitar.

Very nicely recorded. Wish everyone would take as much care on their reviews.

they market this guitar as a great strumming and flatpicking guitar but I think it sounds so beautiful as a fingerpicking instrument it has a such an awesome folky sound

Love this... just bought the A12E without reading a single review after playing in a local music store. Couldn't put it down last night.

The song is called Natural Beauty by Neil Young, I think it's on the Harvest Moon album.

I really like the sound of the 12e. And the shelf is just genius! I want one😛

love the 12e. so much articulation

Wonderful! Beautiful!

Very nice demo, thanks.

both sound very nice, good demo/vid.

The track he is playing is called improvisation, nice sequence, thinking of buying the 12e, already have a BBT.

Great Guitars, Great Guitarist

Beautiful sound.....

I have this guitar. Its awesome !

great DEMO ! thanks !!

I was at the best guitar shop in Chicago yesterday trying out guitars. This one was like night and day compared to the rest. The only comparable guitars were multiple thousands of dollars. I’ve ordered one since the one at the shop unfortunately was cracked.

0:00 10e via AKG C414 mics 1:34 10e via pickup system 3:11 12e via AKG C414 mics 4:46 12e via pickup system

Wonderful video!!! I'm thinking of buying this fantastic guitar. Would you recomend to buy martin d. jre or taylor academy 10e &12e?

I just bought a Academy 10e, sounds exactly amazing like in this video. It's worth more than the price.

My sweetie just bought me one! Love it!

Thats an awesome tune 👌

Awesome! is it possible to get tabs of this beautiful song ?

....sounds great.......very full tone......like it

you nailed it.

Did you have to have a full set up, bridge, nut and neck adjustment? With tuner showing all strings in tune playing an open E chord the 12e I just got on Ebay shows ALL the stings sharp except the high and low open E strings. I noticed before buying a lot of reviews said theirs needed a neck and bridge adjustment but mine is out of tune just about everywhere! Playing over 50 years.....

Great song!

Great playing, it appears that you can make about any guitar sound wonderful. It's a great guitar, love mine. I highly recommend for beginners, quality & playability is unmatched.

Por favor me regala el precio de la 12e-N para importar una unidad a Colombia..Gracias

I would love to know the setting you had the guitar on and what amp you used. This is probably the best comparison video I have seen and will ever see. Great playing and an extraordinary job on video and sound quality.

10e is better acoustically - way fuller, but the 12e is just a shade clearer through the pickup, but nit enough to make me choose it over the 10e

whats the difference between this and a 110e?

May someone teach me the picking Pattern Please sounds awesome

I am going to buy the Taylor 12e today and I would love to know and where I can find sheet music for this. It touches my heart so much. It is enough to make me weep.

Which one would make a better all rounder?

Is this a chord progression you improved, or is it a song where tabs or notes existing? Not only the guitar sounds great! If there are tabs, please tell it to me!👍

hey guys would you recommend taylor academy 12 e or PRS se a40e? In my country the price is similiar so i am not sure what would be the best bang for the buck? its around 750 euros

The BEST Taylor 10e demo. thank been looking for one everwhere. Talked (played) me into one.

12 sounds like a good one for recording. I'd go with then 10 live tho. Cuts thru better.

Its very nice sound. I like it. Hi cn you send me the tab of this fingerficking sound . thank you.

I personally think the 12e sounds a bit clearer. However, I have a question: Does the 10e have more volume during heavy strumming, do to its bigger body?

how is the play ability between them?

Sounds good

Beautiful sounding guitar ..

I bought the A10, very good sound and easy to play! I really like this little song, does someone could give me the tablature and the strumming pattern for it, I really want to play that song :)?

What song is he playing? Sounds familiar but I can’t think of it

I just bought s new guitar a few months ago why am I looking at new guitars haha

I watched this video and bought this guitar (the 12e) two hours later.

The thing with my academy 10 is that the action is too high. >3.5mm on the low E string on the 12th fret. Didn’t expect Taylor to make this kind of mistakes.

I don't know which one to get.

Wow!

I like the 10e’s sound better ... But I like the 12e’s shape... I don’t know which one to buy!

What song is this

String nylón??

Sweet

Can someone tell me the chords he is playing?

I've watched another comparison video and it does actually seem true that the dreadnought sounds better strumming while the concert sounds better picking. Why do there have to be tradeoffs!!!

This guitar is better than big baby taylor ?

What kind of microphones are those?

These sound so good, why would one by a Taylor 100 or 200 series guitar for twice the price?

Hey! Does anyone know who this player is? And what track is he playing?

10e or 110e...can't decide....

Is the 12e considered a full size acoustic guitar?

oh my ga!!

Tabs???

The 10e seems more bassy while the 12e is more trebly. Do you agree?

The 12e IS fucking amazing i bought it 1 year ago and couldnt be happier with it

Hi, does anyone have the strumming pattern for this tune before I spend my week watching this on repeat? :)

This or the Martin Dreadnought Jr?

Maybe my comment may help people, i went to my shop to purchase a Taylor 214CE ended up walking out with an new Academy 12E it plays like an absolute dream even fir a 25 year veteran. One thing i will mention is, the finish is natural and EXTREMELY soft. My pinky nail left some indentation so, be weary of that. Besides that its an incredibly balanced tone for only 650 is a tremendous value.

Every time I think I need to upgrade my 12e I will have to watch this video and realise I need to sound better before upgrading

Sounds like my Taylor big baby

I think it would have been helpful to leave up the captions for the models for the whole vid not just when you changed guitars, thanks

I think I like better the 10e :D

Someone buy my 214ce already xD

1:35 - 4:46

Do you know what the stock string GAUGE IS? I need to buy a new set. Thanks

10e sounds sweeter to me. 12e is harsher due to less bass.

Both of the guitars are better that the 2014 Taylor 214 that I had. Not even close. Lol

1:00 4:11

Similar. But I prefer A 10e

I like 10e better..

I have this guitar. It goes through $25 a month in batteries.

12e sounds better in my opinion but I hate the body

The 10e sounds louder.

Taylor entry level guitars cost as much as high end variants of most other brands, so can one really call them "AFFORDABLE?"

just elixer strings' typical tone

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