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Best 12-String Acoustic Guitars for Advanced 2025

Perfect 12-string acoustic guitars for advanced - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 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 HD1228 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Martin Guitar Grand J-16E 12-String - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Conc 12-St CE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Conc 12-St CE

by Breedlove
Jangle Pop Celtic Country
Key Feature:
• Great for rhythm guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Conc 12-St CE12-String Steel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 612749
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 264ce-K DLX - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Taylor 264ce-K DLX

by Taylor
Folk Rock Jangle Pop Celtic
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Natural octave doubling
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • Heavier neck and higher action

Taylor 264ce-K DLX12-String Steel-String GuitarType: Grand AuditoriumWith cutawayTop: Solid Hawaiian KoaC-Class...

⭐ 4.4/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 591598
$2,419
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Celtic Acoustic Rock Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH...

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605292
$378
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch Green Dc-SM/12 SPE a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Richwood A-7012-VA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Richwood A-7012-VA

by Richwood
Campfire Sessions Celtic Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Distinctive 12-string character
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance
  • • More expensive string replacement

Richwood A-7012-VA12 String Acoustic GuitarMaster SeriesStyle: Auditorium OOOTop: AA solid sitkaX Scalloped bracingBack...

⭐ 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 582216
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lakewood M-32-12 CP Grand Concert 2024 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Lakewood M-32-12 CP Grand Concert 2024

by Lakewood
Country Jangle Pop Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Heavier neck and higher action

Lakewood M-32-12 CP Grand Concert 202412 String Acoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayTop:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 592194
$3,409
Buy at Thomann View Details
Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TS

by Framus
Acoustic Rock Folk Rock Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TS12-String Acoustic GuitarType: Round Shoulder DreadnoughtBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 609914
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 552ce 12-Fret Urban Ironbark - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Taylor 552ce 12-Fret Urban Ironbark

by Taylor
Country Campfire Sessions Celtic
Key Feature:
• Distinctive 12-string character
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • More expensive string replacement

Taylor 552ce 12-Fret Urban Ironbark12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup500 SeriesStyle: Grand Concert with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 571896
$2,519
Buy at Thomann View Details
DAngelico Premier Fulton Aged Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

DAngelico Premier Fulton Aged Burst

by DAngelico
Folk Rock Country Jangle Pop
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Limited single-note clarity

DAngelico Premier Fulton Aged Burst12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupConstruction: Grand Auditorium with single...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610593
$439
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch Red Pure Gc-SR 12 String a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Furch Red Pure Gc-SR 12 String a

by Furch
Campfire Sessions Jangle Pop Folk Rock
Key Feature:
• Distinctive 12-string character
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✗ CONS
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance
  • • More expensive string replacement

Furch Red Pure Gc-SR 12 String12-String Acoustic GuitarRed Series - the highest class of Furch guitars in terms of...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605412
$3,519
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 250ce-BLK Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Taylor 250ce-BLK Plus

by Taylor
Folk Rock Country Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance
  • • More expensive string replacement

Taylor 250ce-BLK Plus12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: solid spruceSoundboard...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 592769
$1,845
Buy at Thomann View Details
Breedlove Discovery S Conc 12-St CE EB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Breedlove Discovery S Conc 12-St CE EB

by Breedlove
Country Folk Rock Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Great for rhythm guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • Limited single-note clarity
  • • Higher string tension and effort

Breedlove Discovery S Conc 12-St CE EB12-String Steel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayBack and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 617366
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch Blue Dc-SW 12 EAS-VTC a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Furch Blue Dc-SW 12 EAS-VTC a

by Furch
Campfire Sessions Jangle Pop Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
  • • Natural octave doubling
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • More expensive string replacement

Furch Blue Dc-SW 12 EAS-VTC12-String Guitar with PickupType: Dreadnought with CutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602273
$1,649
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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