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Best Takamine 12-String Acoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Takamine 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
Takamine EF381SC w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Takamine EF381SC w/Softcase

by Takamine
Folk Rock Country Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Takamine EF381SC w/Softcase12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: solid spruceBack...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 579110
$1,759
Buy at Thomann View Details
Takamine GD30CE-12B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Takamine GD30CE-12B

by Takamine
Country Jangle Pop Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Takamine GD30CE-12B12-String Steel-String Guitar with PickupDreadnought design with cutawaySolid spruce topMahogany...

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 423930
$582
Buy at Thomann View Details
Takamine GJ72CE-12-Nat - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Takamine GJ72CE-12-Nat

by Takamine
Jangle Pop Campfire Sessions Country
Key Feature:
• Great for rhythm guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Higher string tension and effort

Takamine GJ72CE-12-NAT12-String Steel-String GuitarJumbo design with cutawaySolid spruce topQuartersawn X-bracingFlamed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 442126
$714
Buy at Thomann View Details
Takamine GJ72CE-12BSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Takamine GJ72CE-12BSB

by Takamine
Folk Rock Country Celtic
Key Feature:
• Great for rhythm guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Takamine GJ72CE-12BSB12-String Steel-String GuitarJumbo with cutaway designSolid spruce topQuartersawn X-bracingFlamed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 444413
$714
Buy at Thomann View Details
Takamine GD30CE-12N - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Takamine GD30CE-12N

by Takamine
Campfire Sessions Jangle Pop Acoustic Rock
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier neck and higher action
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Takamine GD30CE-12N12-String Acoustic GuitarDesign: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 423927
$549
Buy at Thomann View Details
Takamine P3DC-12 w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Takamine P3DC-12 w/Softcase

by Takamine
Folk Rock Celtic Country
Key Feature:
• Distinctive 12-string character
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Higher string tension and effort

Takamine P3DC-12 w/Softcase12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pick UpType: Dreadnought with cutawayTop: solid CedarBack:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 579176
$1,572
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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