Guild F512 NT USA
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Guild
F512 NT USA
Product Info
Article Number:
283574
Brand:
Guild
Model:
F512 NT USA
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,618.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
