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Best 12-String Acoustic Guitars 2025

Top-rated 12-string acoustic guitars 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Folk Rock For Jangle Pop For Celtic For Country For Acoustic Rock For Campfire Sessions
BRANDS: Harley Benton Taylor Guild DAngelico Takamine Martin Guitar Framus Ibanez Furch Fender
Martin Guitar D-X2E 12-String Rosewood - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Martin Guitar D-X2E 12-String Rosewood

by Martin Guitar
Campfire Sessions Folk Rock Jangle Pop
Key Feature:
• Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Natural octave doubling
✗ CONS
  • • Limited single-note clarity
  • • Higher string tension and effort

Martin Guitar D-X2E 12-String Rosewood12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupType: DreadnoughtTop: SpruceTop and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 581261
$967
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lakewood D-14-12 CP 2024 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Lakewood D-14-12 CP 2024

by Lakewood
Acoustic Rock Jangle Pop Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Lakewood D-14-12 CP 202412-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupType: Dreadnought with CutawayTop: Solid mahoganyBack and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 591429
$2,749
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone Hummingbird 12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Epiphone Hummingbird 12

by Epiphone
Folk Rock Celtic Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Limited single-note clarity

Epiphone Hummingbird 1212-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupInspired by Gibson CollectionBody shape: Square Shoulder...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 501125
$956
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar HD1228 LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Martin Guitar HD1228 LH

by Martin Guitar
Campfire Sessions Jangle Pop Folk Rock
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Natural octave doubling
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • Higher string tension and effort

Martin Guitar HD1228 LH12-String Acoustic Guitar2025 ModelLeft-handed modelTyoe: DreadnoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606099
$5,147
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 254ce Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Taylor 254ce Plus

by Taylor
Country Acoustic Rock Folk Rock
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Limited single-note clarity

Taylor 254ce Plus12-String Acoustic GuitarStyle: Grand Auditorium with CutawayTop: Solid torrefied spruceC-Class...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 587504
$1,513
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar Grand J-16E 12-String - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Martin Guitar Grand J-16E 12-String

by Martin Guitar
Campfire Sessions Jangle Pop Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for rhythm guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Natural octave doubling
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • Higher string tension and effort

Martin Guitar Grand J-16E 12-String 202412-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand JTop: Solid SpruceBack and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 592687
$3,299
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guild F-1512 Nat Westerly - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Guild F-1512 Nat Westerly

by Guild
Campfire Sessions Country Jangle Pop
Key Feature:
• Distinctive 12-string character
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✗ CONS
  • • Limited single-note clarity
  • • More expensive string replacement

Guild F-1512 Nat WesterlyAcoustic Guitar12-StringStyle: JumboTop: solid spruce"Westerly Scalloped" X-Bracing...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 362304
$1,022
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-10SCE-12 w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-10SCE-12 w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Campfire Sessions Jangle Pop Celtic
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance
  • • Limited single-note clarity

Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-10SCE-12 w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 540447
$340
Buy at Thomann View Details
Martin Guitar HD1228 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Martin Guitar HD1228

by Martin Guitar
Folk Rock Campfire Sessions Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for rhythm guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • Limited single-note clarity
  • • Higher string tension and effort

Martin Guitar HD122812 String Acoustic Guitar2025 ModelType: DrednoughtTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606094
$5,004
Buy at Thomann View Details
Godin A12 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Godin A12 Black

by Godin
Folk Rock Celtic Country
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • Limited single-note clarity

Godin A12 Black12-String Acoustic/Electric GuitarBody: MapleTop: Solid cedarNeck: MapleFretboard: RichliteFretboard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 483433
$2,639
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch Green Dc-SM/12 SPE a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Furch Green Dc-SM/12 SPE a

by Furch
Folk Rock Country Jangle Pop
Key Feature:
• Distinctive 12-string character
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • Higher string tension and effort

Furch Green Dc-SM/12 SPE12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupWith cutawayTop: Solid AA Sitka spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 588072
$2,309
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guild F-2512E Maple ATB Westerly - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Guild F-2512E Maple ATB Westerly

by Guild
Campfire Sessions Celtic Folk Rock
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
  • • Natural octave doubling
✗ CONS
  • • Limited single-note clarity
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Guild F-2512E Maple ATB Westerly12-String Acoustic GuitarBody shape: JumboTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: MapleArched...

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 469018
$692
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guild F512 ATB w/LR Baggs USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Guild F512 ATB w/LR Baggs USA

by Guild
Campfire Sessions Celtic Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Natural octave doubling
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Guild F512 ATB w/LR Baggs USA12-String Western GuitarTraditional seriesDesign: JumboTop: Solid AAA sitka spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 444314
$4,949
Buy at Thomann View Details
Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TN

by Framus
Folk Rock Campfire Sessions Celtic
Key Feature:
• Great for rhythm guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • Limited single-note clarity
  • • Heavier neck and higher action

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TN12 String Acoustic GuitarType: Round Shoulder DreadnoughtBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609916
$1,319
Buy at Thomann View Details
Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB Satin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB Satin

by Framus
Acoustic Rock Country Jangle Pop
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Higher string tension and effort

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB Satin12-String Acoustic GuitarType: Round Shoulder DreadnoughtBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609988
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 12-String Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 12-string acoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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