Fender Villager 12-String AGN
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Villager 12-String AGN
Product Info
Article Number:
570858
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Villager 12-String AGN
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$547.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Villager 12-String AGN is a surprisingly affordable entry into the 12-string world. It's got a bright, lively tone that cuts through a mix, and the slim neck makes it manageable. This is a great option for singer-songwriters or players looking for that shimmering 12-string vibe without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Fender Villager 12-String AGN
- 12-Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Nato with matt urethane finish
- Neck profile: Slim "C"
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Fingerboard inlays: white dots
- Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- 20 Frets
- Volume control
- Tone control with push button for phase control
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Bridge: Modern Viking
- Machine heads: Vintage-style nickel
- Strings: Fender 70 - 12L 80/20 Bronze (.010 - .050)
- Polyester lacquer
- Colour: Aged Natural High Gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers bright, shimmering highs and balanced sustain.
- • Slim 'C' neck profile provides comfortable playability, especially for 12-string.
- • Graph Tech NuBone nut improves tuning stability and enhances note clarity.
- • Built-in electronics offer convenient amplified performance with phase control.
CONS
- • Sapele back and sides, while attractive, limit the overall tonal complexity.
- • Polyester lacquer can feel a bit thick and may dampen the wood's resonance.
- • 12-string guitars inherently have higher string tension, requiring more finger strength.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
25.5 inches
Frets
20
Electronics
Volume and Tone controls with push-button phase switch
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The built-in preamp is adequate for basic amplification, but a dedicated acoustic pickup system might offer more nuanced control and tone shaping.
The slim 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly snug, especially when navigating chords.
While the spruce top provides brightness, the sapele back and sides don't deliver the same depth and complexity as all-solid woods—expect a more focused, less 'open' sound.
