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Best 12-String Acoustic Guitars Under $2,000 2026

Affordable 12-string acoustic guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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 DAngelico Guild Taylor Framus Martin Guitar Takamine Fender Furch Ibanez
Godin Mahogany Folk 12 Rustic B A/E - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Godin Mahogany Folk 12 Rustic B A/E

by Godin
Campfire Sessions Acoustic Rock Jangle Pop
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Rich, shimmering chorus effect
✗ CONS
  • • Limited single-note clarity
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance

Godin Mahogany Folk 12 Rustic B A/E12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: FolkBody: Solid mahoganyNeck: Silver...

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 619532
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Taylor 254ce Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Taylor 254ce Plus

by Taylor
Country Acoustic Rock Folk Rock
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Limited single-note clarity

Taylor 254ce Plus12-String Acoustic GuitarStyle: Grand Auditorium with CutawayTop: Solid torrefied spruceC-Class...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 587504
$1,513
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha LL 16-12 A.R.E NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Yamaha LL 16-12 A.R.E NT

by Yamaha
Acoustic Rock Jangle Pop Celtic
Key Feature:
• Great for rhythm guitar work
✓ PROS
  • • Natural octave doubling
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • More expensive string replacement

Yamaha LL 16-12 A.R.E NT12-String Steel String GuitarBody design: Original JumboTop: solid Engelmann spruceWith A.R.E....

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 336343
$1,319
Buy at Thomann View Details
Takamine P3DC-12 w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Furch Blue D-SW/12 VTC a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 HP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB Satin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB Satin

by Framus
Acoustic Rock Country Jangle Pop
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive string replacement
  • • Higher string tension and effort

Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB Satin12-String Acoustic GuitarType: Round Shoulder DreadnoughtBack and sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609988
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Art & Lutherie Legacy 12 Bourbon Burst CW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Art & Lutherie Legacy 12 Bourbon Burst CW

by Art & Lutherie
Jangle Pop Acoustic Rock Celtic
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Natural octave doubling
  • • Full, lush strumming sound
✗ CONS
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance
  • • More expensive string replacement

Art & Lutherie Legacy 12 Bourbon Burst CW12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupDesign: Concert with cutawayBack and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 462326
$1,077
Buy at Thomann View Details
Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 SB HP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Furch Blue Dc-SW 12 EAS-VTC a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Furch Blue G-SW 12 a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Furch Blue G-SW 12 a

by Furch
Jangle Pop Campfire Sessions Folk Rock
Key Feature:
• Natural octave doubling
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
  • • Natural octave doubling
✗ CONS
  • • More complex tuning and maintenance
  • • Limited single-note clarity

Furch Blue G-SW 12, 12-String Acoustic GuitarThis combination of high-quality solid tonewoods and a special finish...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604259
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
Framus Vintage Hootenanny 12 TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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 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 Solo Pro Concert 12-Str CE EB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Breedlove Solo Pro Concert 12-Str CE EB

by Breedlove
Celtic Country Folk Rock
Key Feature:
• Full, lush strumming sound
✓ PROS
  • • Great for rhythm guitar work
  • • Distinctive 12-string character
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension and effort
  • • Heavier neck and higher action

Breedlove Solo Pro Concert 12-Str CE EB12-String Acoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Concert with cutawayTop: Solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612685
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Takamine EF381SC w/Softcase - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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

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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