Guild F512 NT USA

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Guild F512 NT USA

Guild

F512 NT USA

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Product Info

Article Number: 283574
Brand: Guild
Model: F512 NT USA
Price: $4,618.90

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This F512 NT is a serious 12-string – a real statement piece. The solid rosewood and spruce combination gives it a gorgeous, complex voice that’s perfect for fingerstyle or strumming with authority. It's ideal for experienced players seeking a premium-voiced, USA-made 12-string with heirloom potential.

Product Description

  • Guild F512 NT USA
  • 12-String jumbo steel-string guitar
  • Traditional Series
  • Solid AAA sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: solid rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • 3-Piece mahogany / walnut / mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • 20 Frets
  • Bridge: rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • Gold-plated hardware
  • Colour: natural
PROS
  • • AAA Sitka spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection.
  • • Solid rosewood back and sides provide rich, warm overtones.
  • • Ebony fretboard offers smooth playability and precise intonation.
  • • Crafted in USA, ensuring Guild’s renowned quality and meticulous detail.
CONS
  • • The 12-string format demands a strong player; can be physically demanding.
  • • Rosewood is becoming increasingly premium-priced, impacting long-term value.
  • • The jumbo body can be cumbersome for players with smaller frames.

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Key Features

Top Wood AAA Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Neck Material 3-Piece Mahogany / Walnut / Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale Length 25.5 in
Frets 20
Electronics None (acoustic)
Weight 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The F512 NT offers a noticeably richer and more nuanced tone due to its all-solid wood construction, surpassing the laminate back and sides of the F312.
The neck has a comfortable, slightly rounded profile; while not overly thick, it provides a secure grip, suitable for most hand sizes, though players with very large hands might prefer a slightly wider neck.
Rosewood tends to open up and become even more resonant with age, resulting in a warmer, more complex voice and enhanced sustain – a truly rewarding long-term investment.

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