Guild F-412E Standard Natural electric-acoustic western guitar, 12-string

General

The Guild F-412E Standard Pacific Sunset Burst is a handmade 12-string jumbo western guitar from the United States that impresses on all fronts. The large jumbo body provides a considerable resonance space that you immediately hear in the full, powerful sound: rich bass tones, wide dynamics and a projection that convinces both in the living room and on stage. The top made of solid Sitka spruce, responds quickly and precisely to every touch, and the side and back vam solid African mahogany adds warmth and depth to the whole. The nitrocellulose lacquer in burst colour is not only beautiful to look at, but also allows the wood to breathe and resonate freely, something you will hear and feel more and more with age. With a fingerboard of Indian rosewood, neck of mahogany and a comfortable C-neck profile, the F-412E plays pleasantly and comfortably. Meanwhile, the Deluxe Vintage open-gear tuning machines keep all 12 strings stable in tone, so you don't have to constantly re-tune.

More than an acoustic guitar: L.R. Baggs Element VTC

What sets the F-412E apart from the F-412 is the built-in electronics on board. Guild has chosen an L.R. Baggs Element VTC system, a pickup known for its natural sound in the world of acoustic amplification. The big difference from a regular undersaddle pickup is in the way the sound is picked up: the Element VTC captures the vibrations directly from the top, preserving the natural resonance and character of the wood much better. The result is an amplified sound close to the acoustic: fuller, more organic and less thin or shrill. Moreover, the built-in low-end compressor tackles excess low frequencies and also suppresses feedback. This makes the guitar particularly reliable for use on stage. Volume and tone are easily adjusted via knobs discreetly hidden in the sound hole, leaving the guitar's sleek appearance untouched. The F-412E Standard comes with a Deluxe humidified case that protects the instrument from too dry air, which for an all-solid guitar is not a luxury, but a necessity. In short: the Guild F-412E Standard is a high-quality 12-string western guitar that delivers in sound, build and feel what you expect from a handmade American instrument.