Guild F-512E Natural USA
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Guild
F-512E Natural USA
Product Info
Article Number:
444313
Brand:
Guild
Model:
F-512E Natural USA
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,838.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This F-512E is a serious 12-string – the build quality is impeccable, and the tone is just gorgeous, full of shimmer and sustain. It’s a powerhouse for players seeking a traditional, premium-voiced 12-string, perfect for fingerstyle or strumming with a full band. Be prepared for a bit of a workout, though – those 12 strings take some muscle!
Product Description
- Guild F-512E Natural USA
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar
- Traditional series
- Design: Jumbo
- Top: Solid AAA sitka spruce
- Back and sides: Solid rosewood
- 3-Striped neck: Mahogany/walnut/mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- 20 Frets
- Nut width: 47.63 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Gold-plated hardware
- Pickup System: LR Baggs Anthem
- Colour: Natural
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones.
- • AAA Sitka spruce top provides exceptional projection and clarity.
- • LR Baggs Anthem system captures the guitar's natural voice faithfully.
- • Mahogany/walnut/mahogany neck offers stability and a comfortable feel.
CONS
- • The jumbo body can be unwieldy for smaller players.
- • 12-string guitars demand more frequent setup and string changes.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
AAA Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany/Walnut/Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
LR Baggs Anthem
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The three-piece neck construction offers a comfortable 'C' shape, slightly more substantial than some of Guild's thinner profiles, but still very playable.
Yes, the Anthem system is renowned for its simplicity and natural amplified tone, with intuitive controls for volume and bass/treble shaping.
While both are high-end 12-strings, the Guild offers a slightly more focused and articulate tone, whereas the Martin tends to be warmer and more resonant.
