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Best Guild 12-String Acoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Guild 12-string acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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
Guild F512 ATB w/LR Baggs USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
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Guild F-2512E Maple Westerly Archbac - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Guild F-2512E Maple Westerly Archbac

by Guild
Acoustic Rock Campfire Sessions Country
Key Feature:
• Great for rhythm guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • More expensive string replacement

Guild F-2512E Maple Westerly Archback12-String Steel-String Guitar with PickupJumbo body designSolid spruce topMaple...

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 378816
$582
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guild USA F-512E Maple ATB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Guild USA F-512E Maple ATB

by Guild
Celtic Acoustic Rock Jangle Pop
Key Feature:
• Distinctive 12-string character
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Natural octave doubling
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • Limited single-note clarity

Guild USA F-512E Maple ATB12-string Steel String Guitar with PickupBody shape: JumboBody and sides: Flamed mapleTop:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 483692
$4,839
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guild F512 NT USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Guild F512 NT USA

by Guild
Country Jangle Pop Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Distinctive 12-string character
✓ PROS
  • • Natural octave doubling
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • Limited single-note clarity

Guild F512 NT USA12-String jumbo steel-string guitarTraditional SeriesSolid AAA sitka spruceBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 283574
$4,619
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guild F-512E Natural USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Guild F-512E Natural USA

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

Guild F-512E Natural USA12-String Acoustic GuitarTraditional seriesDesign: JumboTop: Solid AAA sitka spruceBack and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 444313
$4,839
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guild D-2612CE Deluxe ATB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Guild D-2612CE Deluxe ATB

by Guild
Country 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

Guild D-2612CE Deluxe ATBSteel-String GuitarBody shape: Dreadnought with cutawayBack and sides: Striped ebonyTop: Solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 469033
$681
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Guild F512 Maple Blonde USA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Guild F512 Maple Blonde USA

by Guild
Acoustic Rock Folk Rock Country
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • More expensive string replacement

Guild F512 Maple Blonde12-String Steel String GuitarTraditional SeriesDesign: JumboTop: AAA Sitka sprucesolidBottom:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 361902
$4,399
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guild F-2512E Maple ATB Westerly - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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 USA F-512E Maple Blonde - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Guild USA F-512E Maple Blonde

by Guild
Campfire Sessions Country Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Distinctive 12-string character
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Natural octave doubling
✗ CONS
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance
  • • More expensive string replacement

Guild USA F-512E Maple Blonde12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupBuild: JumboBack and sides: Flamed mapleTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 457809
$4,729
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guild F-1512 Nat Westerly - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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

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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