Ibanez PF1512-NT
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Ibanez
PF1512-NT
Product Info
Article Number:
325891
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
PF1512-NT
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$246.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The PF1512-NT is a surprisingly solid 12-string for the money. It’s a good starting point for players wanting that shimmering 12-string sound without the premium price tag – perfect for beginners or players who want a second, affordable 12-string for casual playing and campfire jams.
Product Description
- Ibanez PF1512-NT
- 12-String steel-string guitar
- Body design: Dreadnought
- Top: Spruce
- Back & Sides: Okoume
- Neck: Nyatoh
- Fretboard & Bridge: Laurel
- 20 Frets
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Bridge pins: Ibanez Advantage
- Machine heads: Diecast
- chrome
- Colour: Natural (glossy)
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a bright, resonant tone suitable for strumming and fingerpicking.
- • Okoume back and sides offer a balanced warmth, preventing harshness typical of some budget 12-strings.
- • Ibanez Advantage pins simplify string changes and reduce bridge pin pull-out risk.
- • Nyatoh neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles and hand sizes.
CONS
- • Okoume, while good, isn't as tonally complex as mahogany or rosewood.
- • Die-cast tuners are functional, but may lack the precision of higher-end locking tuners.
- • Glossy finish can be prone to fingerprints and may not appeal to all players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Okoume
Neck Material
Nyatoh
Fingerboard
Laurel
Scale Length
25.6 in
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a good entry point; it won't have the depth and sustain of higher-end models, but it’s surprisingly balanced and playable.
The fret profile is medium, offering a reasonable amount of room for bending, though the increased string tension on a 12-string makes it a bit more challenging.
It's serviceable for recording, especially if you use EQ to add warmth; however, a more premium instrument would offer a richer, more nuanced sound.
