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Best 12-String Acoustic Guitars for Intermediate 2025

Perfect 12-string acoustic guitars for intermediate - 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 Grand J-16E 12-String - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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

by Harley Benton
Jangle Pop Celtic Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for rhythm guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605289
$378
Buy at Thomann View Details
Baton Rouge X34S/D-12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Baton Rouge X34S/D-12

by Baton Rouge
Campfire Sessions Folk Rock Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Baton Rouge X34S/D-1212-String Acoustic GuitarStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid spruceBack and sides: WalnutNeck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 586729
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E LH w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
DAngelico Premier Fulton Aged Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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 Blue D-SW/12 VTC a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Furch Blue D-SW/12 VTC a

by Furch
Celtic Folk Rock Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Great for rhythm guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Natural octave doubling
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Heavier neck and higher action

Furch Blue D-SW/12 VTC12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupBlue SeriesStyle: DreadnoughtTop: solid sitka spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588070
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lakewood D-14-12 CP 2024 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Taylor 354ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Taylor 354ce

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

Taylor 354ce12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupBody: SapeleV-class bracingTop: Sitka spruceSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608873
$2,749
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor Custom #1: Windward Coast - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Taylor Custom #1: Windward Coast

by Taylor
Folk Rock Celtic Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Taylor Custom #1: Windward Coast12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupLimited to 25 piecesType: Grand Concert with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610435
$9,899
Buy at Thomann View Details
Lakewood M-32-12 CP Grand Concert 2024 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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
Breedlove Discovery S Conc 12-St CE EB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Martin Guitar HD1228 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Taylor 552ce 12-Fret Urban Ironbark - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
Breedlove Discovery S Conc 12-St CE BS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Breedlove Discovery S Conc 12-St CE BS

by Breedlove
Celtic Jangle Pop Campfire Sessions
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Natural octave doubling
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Limited single-note clarity

Breedlove Discovery S Conc 12-St CE BS12-String Steel-String Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612765
$714
Buy at Thomann View Details
Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB HP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB HP

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

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB HP12-String Acoustic GuitarType: Round Shoulder DreadnoughtBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610780
$1,209
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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