Guild F512 Maple Blonde USA
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Guild
F512 Maple Blonde USA
Product Info
Article Number:
361902
Brand:
Guild
Model:
F512 Maple Blonde USA
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,398.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This F512 is a serious 12-string – built like a tank and sounding incredible. The maple gives it a bright, articulate voice that cuts through a mix beautifully. It's a perfect choice for seasoned players who appreciate a refined instrument and want that iconic Guild chime.
Product Description
- Guild F512 Maple Blonde
- 12-String Steel String Guitar
- Traditional Series
- Design: Jumbo
- Top: AAA Sitka spruce
- solid
- Bottom: Maple
- arched
- Sides: Maple
- 3-Piece neck: Mahogany / walnut / mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- 20 Frets
- Bridge: Ebony
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Natural
- blonde
- Case included
PROS
- • AAA Sitka spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and shimmering overtones.
- • Arched maple back and sides provide focused projection and a mature tonal response.
- • Mahogany/walnut neck construction offers stability and a comfortable, balanced feel.
- • Ebony fretboard and bridge contribute to sustain and precise intonation.
CONS
- • Maple construction can sound somewhat less 'warm' than mahogany, requiring specific playing style.
- • 12-string guitars are inherently heavier; this model will be noticeably substantial.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
AAA Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Neck Material
Mahogany / Walnut / Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
20
Electronics
None (acoustic)
Weight
7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The F512 is brighter and more focused, lacking the D512’s warmer, more rounded character. It’s a matter of preference – the F512 excels in clarity and projection.
The neck has a comfortable, slightly rounded profile – not too thin, not too thick – that should accommodate most hand sizes, but it's definitely a vintage-inspired shape.
The F512 utilizes higher-grade tonewoods, hand-sculpted bracing, and meticulous attention to detail; the overall resonance, sustain, and playability are markedly superior.
