Guild F-512E 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar - Natural Reviews
Guild defined the 12-string sound with some of the most sought-after models ever produced. Having more strings shouldn’t lead to a muddier sound, and that's why legends like Tom Petty, David Gilmour, and Stevie Ray Vaughan all turned to Guild jumbo acoustics for their 12-strings needs. The F-512E is a faithful acoustic-electric re-creation of those early California-built 12-string acoustics that defined a generation. Complete with a jumbo rosewood body, Sitka spruce top, scalloped internal bracing, and an LR Baggs Anthem acoustic pickup, the F-512E delivers significantly more volume and clarity than a standard 12-string guitar. Focused bass, shimmering highs, and resonant mids with excellent response to player dynamics truly set this guitar a notch above the rest — if you’re after a US-made 12-string guitar with unbeatable clarity, the Guild F-512E is the instrument for you.
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Highest Rated Reviews
Guild F-512E 12 String Guitar
The Guild F-512E 12 string guitar is flawless. Great tone, great looks and great playability.
Andy at Sweetwater did an outstanding job working with us to purchase the guitar.
Thanks Andy, the Guild is an exceptional guitar!
Chuck
Best of breed
I've been playing for 45 years and have played many 12 string guitars. Just bought this (thank you Dustin Keesbury at Sweetwater), and am extremely happy. This just feels right in my hand. Actio is low. Quality is top notch. Love this guitar. Preferred it over the Gibson and the Martin. Sound is rich.... just incredible. The only negative is the battery is inside attached to the neck join. You'll probably change battery and strings at the same time.
Just perfect
I've been playing for 50 years on many instruments. I wanted a 12 string to complement my Martin D41 and Gibson master mandolin. I found it with this Guild. No question. Got a great deal through Dustin at Sweetwater! This guitar "fits" in my hand. The jumbo in NOT too big. The sound is full and luscious. I recommend without reservation.
Guild F512E 12 string electric
Best 12 string that I have ever played in 56 years. Sound is booming from this jumbo. Wood is magnificent, fret board is perfect without kneck adjustment
F512e perfect
Received my Guild F512e 5 days ago from Sweetwater. Everything about the guitar is perfect. Incredibly easy to play and sound is outstanding. My go to guitar for the past 40 years has been a Guild D50, but this may change that. Why did I wait so long?
Amazing instrument
This guitar will blow you away. The looks and craftsmanship are incredible. The finish is absolutely beautiful. The action is great as well. It is definitely the easiest playing 12 string I have ever played. And the sound is just awesome. The electronics are great. I couldn't be more happy with this guitar.
Wow wow wow
Wow - right out of the box (waited 24 hours). The sound amazing. The crafting - amazing. I do not think I have been this stunned at first impression. I can't imagine how much better it will be later!
Review of Guild F512 by Dennis Newberg
This is a magnificent instrument. Only a jumbo body will give you the powerfull rich bottom end as well as the ringing highs this 12 string provides.If you play out the built in pickup is essential. This is a big guitar with a big sound. Guild builds a great sounding quality crafted guitar that will last a lifetime.
