Applause Traditional AB2412-5S
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Applause
Traditional AB2412-5S
Product Info
Article Number:
526453
Brand:
Applause
Model:
Traditional AB2412-5S
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$366.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Applause AB2412-5S is a surprisingly capable 12-string, especially considering its affordable price point. It's a great option for players looking to explore the rich, shimmering sound of a 12-string without a huge investment. This is perfect for beginner to intermediate players or those wanting a giggable 12-string with a built-in preamp.
Product Description
- Applause Traditional AB2412-5S
- Steel-string guitar with pickup
- Traditional Series
- Mid-Depth Roundback
- 12 Strings
- With cutaway
- X-Bracing
- Rosette: Pearloid
- Back and sides: Lyrachord
- Top: Spruce
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid Dots
- Nut material: Plastic
- Nut width: 47.6 mm
- Scale: 643 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: Applause CE304T active preamp with 3-band EQ and integrated tuner
- Bridge material: Ovangkol
- Saddle: Plastic
- Binding: Cream
- Encased machine heads
- Colour: Black Satin
PROS
- • Lyrachord back/sides offer surprisingly warm resonance for the price.
- • CE304T preamp delivers usable onboard EQ and a convenient tuner.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
- • Solid spruce top provides a foundation for a bright, articulate 12-string tone.
CONS
- • Nato neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple.
- • Plastic nut and saddle can impact sustain and tone – easy upgrade potential.
- • Roundback design might feel less familiar for players accustomed to flat-top acoustics.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Lyrachord
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
643 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Applause CE304T active preamp with 3-band EQ and integrated tuner
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lyrachord offers a warmer, more focused tone compared to cheaper laminate options, helping to balance the brightness of the spruce top on a 12-string.
It's serviceable for basic amplification; the EQ helps tailor the sound, but don't expect high-end studio quality – it's a solid budget-friendly solution.
The roundback provides a more contoured feel, potentially more comfortable for some, but it alters the acoustic projection slightly compared to a traditional flat-top.
