Best 12-String Acoustic Guitars for Jangle Pop 2025

Perfect 12-string acoustic guitars for jangle-pop - 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

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Martin Guitar HD1228 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Taylor 250ce-BLK Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Taylor Custom #1: Windward Coast - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Taylor Legacy Edition 855e - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Taylor Legacy Edition 855e

by Taylor

Country Folk Rock Jangle Pop

Key Feature:

• Natural octave doubling

✓ PROS

• Full, lush strumming sound
• Rich, shimmering chorus effect

✗ CONS

• Higher string tension and effort
• More complex tuning and maintenance

Taylor Legacy Edition 855e12-String Steel-String Guitar with PickupType: JumboTop: Solid Sitka spruceX-BracingBack and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 601464

$4,175

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Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB Nitro - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB Nitro

by Framus

Jangle Pop Folk Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Full, lush strumming sound

✓ PROS

• Great for rhythm guitar work
• Rich, shimmering chorus effect

✗ CONS

• Higher string tension and effort
• Limited single-note clarity

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB Nitro12-String Acoustic GuitarType: Round Shoulder DreadnoughtBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 609985

$1,319

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Baton Rouge X34S/D-12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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

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#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Taylor 264ce-K DLX - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Taylor 150ce - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Taylor 150ce

by Taylor

Country Jangle Pop Folk Rock

Key Feature:

• Natural octave doubling

✓ PROS

• Rich, shimmering chorus effect
• Full, lush strumming sound

✗ CONS

• Heavier neck and higher action
• More complex tuning and maintenance

Taylor 150ce, 12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupA 12-string dreadnought that combines impressive full sound and the...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 585613

$1,099

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Furch Blue Dc-SW 12 EAS-VTC a - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 HP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 HP

by Framus

Campfire Sessions Folk Rock Country

Key Feature:

• Rich, shimmering chorus effect

✓ PROS

• Rich, shimmering chorus effect
• Natural octave doubling

✗ CONS

• Heavier neck and higher action
• Higher string tension and effort

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 609910

$1,209

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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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Best 12-String Acoustic Guitars for Jangle Pop 2025

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

Martin Guitar HD1228

Taylor 250ce-BLK Plus

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TS

Taylor Custom #1: Windward Coast

Breedlove Pursuit Exotic S Conc 12-St CE

Taylor Legacy Edition 855e

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB Nitro

Baton Rouge X34S/D-12

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

Taylor 264ce-K DLX

Breedlove Discovery S Conc 12-St CE EB

Taylor 150ce

Furch Blue Dc-SW 12 EAS-VTC a

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 HP

How to Choose the Best 12-String Acoustic Guitars

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