This is my first D'Angelico instrument. The price-point value of the guitar was only secondary to the beautiful art work that it represents. And then lastly the utility: I needed a twelve string for recording special parts of my music which are sometimes filled by mandolin, with it's time little fret boards. For a twelve string the width of the neck and the thickness of it fills my hand nicely and not in any way painfully as many other twelve strings I've played or owned. The satin finish is perfect and smooth, the ornate head stock making it noticeable and unique for sure. I ordered a nice Gator case for it and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Let's not leave out the great sounding pickup and on-board tuner which work perfectly! I must say though I get up in the morning and pour a nice cup of coffee and sit in the kitchen with my wonderful new twelve string friend unplugged and she sounds like a dream, inspiring me with every chord. My Sweetwater salesman Todd always takes good care of my purchases and follows up after the delivery. That's why I keep coming back is personal service and care of the customers. D'Angelico and Sweetwater have got it going on!

Small issues that I wouldn't have with a Taylor or any higher price guitar. The high E string was flat at 12-14 fret. But playability is great and the tone is decent but a little too much treble for me. The electrics are entry level. I'm replacing the nut, saddle and pins from plastic to bone as I write this and I think those three inexpensive upgrades will be well worth it. I got a lot of confusion about what the top is made of and what country it's assembled online. I think it's because the Premier Fulton is and mine is the Premier Fulton LS . But I think the top is solid mahogany along with the sides and back. I still don't know where it's built. Inside the sound hole it doesn't say anything about a country.

I've played them all. I'll put my new D'angelico against anything under and some over . The attention to detail and sound is top shelf. Appreciate Sweetwater Music for the excellent service after the sale. Very satisfied customer.

I am on my second guitar. The first one was replaced because the neck started collapsing the body. It was replaced under warranty but now the guitar that I received after about a year is starting to do the same thing. I would not recommend this guitar to anyone.

Beautiful guitar. This guitar changed my life. For somebody who only plays Corridos Tumbados which is Mexican music. This guitar is so bright sounding it's so clean in a way when u play it, the appearance of the guitar is clean and the headstock gives it away and the looks. Beautiful headstock the tuning pegs are also pretty cool looking and unique. I also like the color I chose of the mahogany stain is a really nice looking color. When the guitar reflects off the sun, it gives a nice glow. Overall this guitar is 4 absolute perfect guitar for the price and I don't have a single problem with it

Personally im not a huge fan of the body shape and the way it feels but for less than the pickup on it is pretty good so if your just looking for a cheaper guitar to get you by I would recommend

I bought this guitar for my son to take lessons in high school. He loves it!

I have been playing guitar my entire life. This 12-string has the feel and sound of my Guild. At less than $ this instrument is a steal !!!

I think I did one on it but was corrupted some how, the d'angelico 12str is unbelievable! The old saying you get what you pay for does not apply this guitar was a pleasant surprise, well made beautiful & a different method of supporting preventing bridge pulling up over time the sound is ridiculous clear & bright with great resonance worth much more then I paid, if you want a 12 for not alot of money this will last for generations to come

this upgrade was definitely worth. The feel and sound of this guitar for only $ is amazing, the tuner works great and the shipping was surprisingly quick, only took 3 days to get here. Well worth my money even though I should he saving right now ;)

I'm so impressed with this new D'Angelico Premier Fulton LS 12-string acoustic-electric guitar. The Mahogany Satin finish is beautiful to the eye, touch and feel. The mahogany wood materials provide a warm tone, and the onboard electronics work flawlessly. The workmanship, quality, and design of this guitar is unmatched. The affordable price point is remarkable for an instrument this beautiful and well-built. This is my go-to-guitar for amazing 12-string acoustic tone, comfort and playability.

I recently bought this guitar & y'all know you usually get what you pay for I was surprised it's beautiful with all the bells & whistles it's made unbelievable well & the sound & resonance is off the chart & I haven't plugged it in yet lol nothing on it is cheap it's easy & comfy to play & stays in tune no matter how hard you play, I recommend this guitar for experts to beginner, I don't know how they can sell it for that price, 5 star!!!

The service and product quality was extraordinary. And the personal communication with Sweetwater was a super personal touch.

I have been playing finger-style 12-string guitar since 1974. I've owned a few including a 1974 Takamine F400, and a 1982 Taylor 555. I lost my home, and everything in it, to fire. Positive reviews of this, very modestly priced, guitar by other experienced players sparked my interest. I have to watch my pennies these days. I include this information so that the reader has some context to my assessment of this guitar. I will also say that this is the least expensive acoustic guitar I have purchased since the mid 1970's. I was worried that I might be buying a "toy". I worried needlessly.

It took two tries to get this guitar. The first one arrived with the headstock snapped off, despite the packaging showing little damage. Sweetwater's outstanding customer service had a replacement on the way before the ink was dry on my return shipping label.
Okay. To the guitar...

Handle with care. The neck is beautifully slim and very comfortable, but if this thing gets knocked over the headstock is likely to snap off. It ships with 10/47 gage strings. I don't think it will tolerate heavier strings. Besides, I don't think you'll need them.

Playability: Out of the box the neck relief was good, but the action at fret 12 was well outside spec's. Applying some sandpaper and elbow-grease to the saddle at the workbench fixed that nicely. String spacing and neck width is comfortable.

Tuning Stability: This can be a real issue with 12-string guitars. I've been playing this guitar for about about 5 days now. Once it settled in after the saddle work and retuning, it has been remarkably stable, at least as stable as my quality 6-string guitars.

Tone: Initially a bit "tubby" from the player's listening position. This has warmed up a bit over the past 5 days, but then, maybe it's just that my ears have "gotten used to it". The guitar projects very well. I love the fidelity of this guitar. 12-strings can easily sound muddy. This one has great clarity, and the sustain is phenomenal! The harmonics ring and ring so sweetly.

Electronics: No issues. Fairly natural sounding through my PA's. Tone controls are effective.

Hardware: No issues with the machines (tuning pegs). Built in electronic tuner is accurate and easily readable. No guesswork. A very helpful feature.

Appearance: It does look a bit "toy-like". I really dig the "Art Deco" vibe of the headstock and tuning pegs. The bridge is a bit beefy and blocky but it does the job well, and its angular character fits the Art Deco vibe.

In all the ways that matter, this is a great 12-String guitar.

the D'Angelico arrived on time and well packed. It stays in tune quite well and sounds rich and multidimensional. The electronics are easy to use and are able to provide a broad range of tonal settings. I had owned another brand 12 string years ago and this is far more playable than that one. The finish is perfect. The neck need no adjustment and the frets feel very good. I've put a new tool in the kit.

Whoa where did this guitar come from and how are they selling it for that price. Easily a 400 to 500 dollar guitar. Opening the box the guitar itself is beautiful and appealing to the eye. I got the mahogany color which looks great. Not a huge fan of the matte finish on any guitar but it works on this one. The action is about as low as it could possibly be which was also a pleasant surprise. Comes with a 9 volt battery. Tuner is great sounds great plugged in. Headstock has the unique design and the binding for the headstock does a great job setting it off. Tuners are a bit big but work as intended. Chrome truss rod cover just adds to the appeal. Wad horribly out of tune but came right in. Slim neck. Plays and sounds wonderful. I still can't believe it's only 250 dollars. Before I bought it I researched the company. It's an American made guitar which I liked. More famous for their arch top hollowbody guitars bur they hit a home run. And who doesn't like to see made in new York on it. My only complaint is I bought a case with it and they shipped them separately instead of putting it in the case which I requested at the time of purchase. But it made it either way with out damage. Do not pass this brand up....I might check put the 6 string acoustic ss they also have good reviews.

I fell in love with the classic D'Angelico headstock. The sound of this guitar is very clean. I love playing it. It has a very accurate digital tuner and I find that the machine heads are extremely smooth and make tuning precise and easy.

I don't think you can go wrong with this axe for the price.

Nobody believes I only paid $ for this guitar. It's lovely and plays very nice. That headstock is what sold me! Gorgeous!

this guitar is very good quality and plays all songs i have learned very good. one slight thing that i dont know much about is that the 6th string buzzes on some frets but other thaf that the guitar plays very good

I waited months for this guitar on back order. At the time, I was debating between this one and a Luna that was similar in price but also on b/o. Ultimately decided to go with this one after reading great reviews about D'angelico. Never heard of this brand but I've been playing for 20 years, never owned a 12-string and wanted something "somewhat" inexpensive to dip my toes into and add to the collection. Upon arrival, the box had virtually no padding, and I was thoroughly shocked the guitar wasn't snapped in two during shipping (more on this later) …
I also noticed the box had been re-taped which made it apparent someone had previously opened it. Figured maybe the warehouse (sweetwater? Mfr?) may have wanted to check the guitar, maybe? The strings had rust, which remember, this guitar was on back order. I was expecting a brand new, fresh from factory guitar. I'm almost led to believe this was somehow a floor model or, at the very least, was taken out of the box and in an environment long enough to cause rusting. Before even playing it, immediately noticed a ~3 inch scratch on the body, which I see every time I play since it is located around the soundhole... I also recently noticed that someone must have tried to remove the scratch, because under the right lighting, you can see hazing where they tried using a compound.
Going back to the poor packaging, I'm not sure if it was the lack of packaging or lack of quality in the build (obviously it is on the cheaper side) but one of the braces inside is separating on one end and you can see slight splintering where the glue pulled up. Not really an issue at the moment but kinda shocked considering I have other acoustics, some literally a fraction of the price of this one and many years older, and they've never had bracing issues. Another issue is the intonation leaves a lot to be desired but I guess you can anticipate that for the price?
At the end of the day, the only real positive thing I can say about this guitar, is how amazing the resonance is. It will ring and ring for as long as you want it to. Knowing the price of this guitar, and all of the negative qualities upon arrival, I was toying with the idea of some upgrades for better sound, but to my surprise, it hasn't needed that. Obviously sound is more important above all else, especially with acoustics, but I still feel like the issues this guitar had/has should have not existed.

It's not quite the sound of a Breedlove but it's definitely a great starter for an intro to the 12 string. My middle son purchased this and has enjoyed playing it so far. Shipping was super fast and Cory over at Sweetwater reached out and made sure any questions or help needed was handled! Will definitely be ordering from here again!

Everything about this 12 string guitar is great, especially for the price! The quality of the build, material etc is solid. It looks great, sounds great, neck action great right out of the box. I cant imagine a better 12 string guitar for the money.

This is gold standard 12 string for the price it feels like a steal, love this guitar for its range, look forward to playing it every day

Awesome and beautiful. Hurts my fingertips.

I was looking for a 12 string to fill a void without breaking the bank. After searching both online and at brick and mortar stores. I came across the beautiful tonal quality 12 string at Sweetwater. The ordering process was simple and Eddie reached out to me directly to let me know if there would happen to be any issues I was to reach out to him directly. The guitar arrived as scheduled and the 24 hour wait for it to acclimate warning on the box was something I had never encountered with any of my other guitar purchases. When I finally opened and strummed the first few cords, I knew I had made a great purchase. The tones from the mahogany body are warm and rich.

This is a very nice guitar for the price. It resonates very nicely and also stays in tune well. You won't be disappointed with this one.

I think for the price is a great guitar and great sound. Probably the sound when you plug it to the amp isn't perfect, but in my opinion it's a good deal

Thank you D'Angelico and Sweetwater. THIS is the find I've needed for years. The beauty, the sound, the projection are fantastic. I've played since 1968. Played other 12-strings and loved them. But these days I can't afford much and hoped for the best with this. Woah! Winner. Winner. Chicken Dinner. (sorry Guy Fieri) This might be the best acoustic electric I have ever owned. Someone will have to pry it from my cold dead fingers one day. (sorry Charlton Heston's ghost) .... Get one!

Like many I expected a 250 dollar guitar to be nice, but nothing special. I was wrong. This D'Angelico 12 string is a beautiful guitar for sure; all mahogany, but the sound is just amazing. Long time since I've played a 12 string and some practice required. All styles of guitars are different and each has a specific use. That said, it didn't take long to start enjoying this guitar. Open chords especially fill the room with a rich, deep sound. I highly recommend this for anyone. And thanks to Ethan Kattau for his help and support, always. I have recommended Sweetwater to my friends and now recommend D'Angelico guitars as well.

Man you won't regret it. Honestly I don't dislike anything about it, action came already low I just lowered it some more.

I waited a long time for a 12 string guitar and at this price point it was an easy decision. I watched a few demo videos and was sold on every aspect of this instrument. Sound , craftsmanship and finish. If you are looking for well made 12 string at an affordable price, this will do nicely! That's all I have to say about that!

This is my first 12 string but I feel I picked a winner. Easy to play, very nice sound, built in tuner and pickup, and beautiful. Also has a lifetime manufacturer warranty which to me shows a confidence in the product. So far loving it.

I bought one after the big paradise fire and ended giving it to somebody.and then bought a second one and gave that one away. it played fantastic both of them so when and if I can afford it third time's a charm.nice guitar

This guitar is perfect for almost anything you wanna play. It has a really bright sound and sounds amazing if you like to play Mexican Requintos.

I purchased this about a year and a half ago from Sweetwater as my old 12-string acoustic simply would not stay in tune anymore. Originally being from the east-coast, I was all for giving a shop from Brooklyn (D'Angelico) a shot. I was not disappointed at all and frankly, quite impressed with the quality and sound of this baby either plugged in or not. The tone is full and gets kicked up quite a bit with the phase option activated. I was so impressed, I just bought another D'Angelico from Sweetwater - my first semi-hollow, the Premier DC XT (the blue one) - also another good one to grab for the price (it is reduced as well).

I bought my son a guitar for Christmas through another company and it was a disaster! He was so disappointed. My husband told me to check out Sweetwater and said the guitars and staff were awesome. Looked around and found out that you can get notified when the item will be back in stock by email which was nice. I found the 12-string he wanted and ordered it. It came by Fed Ex. It was great, the staff at Sweetwater are very personable and helpful. I received texts and updates for the whole thing. When it arrived, they sent a little package, and the same staff member Ryan Miller was to be a personal assist on anything I needed or had questions about. There aren't many places nowadays who still offer the personal assistance anymore. Thank you again Ryan for all of your help! I know that I will only be shopping here from now on.

I always wanted a 12 string guitar but never could justify the high cost because I am primarily a keyboard player but I had to take a chance on this D'angelico and am glad I did. It is a well made instrument that holds its tune and sounds full. Sweetwater actually sent me hi-res photos of my guitar (with the serial #) ahead of time so I could drool as I wait for the delivery! And the candies are always a pleasant surprise.

Been thinking about a 12 string for awhile, had one years ago and did the dumb thing of selling it, just like I did my 335 Gibson and Jaguar Fender..sigh! When I saw this one on line and then stopped in the Ft Wayne store and played it I was convinced....this is a great value. It plays well, stays in tune, electronics are nice as well. I have a Fender strat, Guild studio model from '67 and a nice Yamaha 6 string. The neck on this matches the play ability of the Strat. (BTW if you have not been to THE store....it is a must visit!!! I wish I lived closer....I would work there in a minute) Thanks Greg for helping me with this purchase. You and my regular Candace Irizarry have always been great to work with on my purchases. Now if I can only figure out my DAW software....LOL

I had been looking at getting a 12 acoustic with electronics for direct recording to make things quicker once in a while. I have an older Takamine 12 string that doesn't have electronics, but sounds awesome. I had looked at the D'Angelico for a little while because I thought the features it offered were hard to beat at that price, but also, I thought that visually (that headstock!), it looked classy without being gaudy. I'm so glad I got it. This thing plays fairly easily and sounds wonderful (it IS a 12 string). The satin finish throughout lets the wood grain really show through, and that same finish on the back of the neck? FAST! I have quite a few electric guitars that aren't that quick. As for the electronics, they bring out the natural characteristics of this instrument without any adjustment at all, which for me makes it even better whenever I do want to tweak the EQ. The onboard tuner display is very intuitive as well. I'm so impressed with this thing, I'm seriously considering getting it's 6 string cousin. Many many thanks to Stephen Oppenheim for his continued invaluable assistance on this and just about every purchase I've made from Sweetwater!

I am honestly blown away by the sound, resonance playability, electronics and looks this guitar has. I have played acoustics that cost twice as much and are not as nice.
I am fastly becoming a D'angelico fan (I have a Bedford Premier that I would easily say the dame about).

Also, a shout out to Sweetwater. You guys are the best!

I was in the market for a 12 string just to change things up a bit, and came across this one. Don't get me wrong, it's a great looking guitar, but it will not stay in tune. I was able to use it one time for one song, for a Live performance. You can start at the top E and by the time you get to the bottom, it's off key. Now it just sits in the case.

I bought the D'Angelico Premier Fulton LS 12-string Acoustic-electric Guitar - Mahogany Satin, because I thought it would be fun to add a 12 string without dropping a ton of cash. Wow, thanks to Sweetwater, setup was spot on, ready to play right out of the box! Quality craftmanship and overall value, it looks, sounds, and plays like a much more expensive guitar. The tuner works great and is a nice built in feature(it does silence the output jack while tuning). Action is great, holds it's tuning well. Bought the matching hard case for it, fits like a glove, nice padding, well built. I am very pleased with my purchase. My son does a solo acoustic act at bars and restaurants 3-4 times a week. He was so impressed with it, we just ordered a second one for him.

I have played it for a couple of weeks now and have been impressed by the incredible tone and beautiful appearance it has. I would recommend it for those who are in a budget or are interested in getting their first 12-string.

What a lovely sounding instrument with and without the amplifier. Music director at church was so happy with me bringing it to Christmas Eve service! Stays in tune surprisingly well. The location of the electronic adjustments is a tad awkward. Great guitar! I'm very happy with it and my six string is getting jealous!

I'm 69 and have been playing since I was 14 with a few years hiatus recently. I haven't played a 12 string in 40 years. Back then unless you could afford top of the line the ones I found sounded great but were hard to play, and that was for someone with rock hard fingers. So, imagine me purchasing this guitar with the soft fingers of a twelve year old and wondering if I would be able to play it. This plays almost as easily as my Ovation six string! And the sound is Amazing. The strings that came with it have a wonderful bass to treble roll but seem to need tuning often. I am hoping this is only the strings as I have another set and am just putting off changing them. I may update this review then. That said, if you are in the market for a really playable 12 string at a super affordable price this axe is for you.

This 12-string is amazing for the price and in comparison, to some very expensive models I have played over the years. The tone is pure and resonates beautifully. The neck is very comfortable, and the overall construction of the instrument is impressive. The Satin finish is good looking and easy to keep clean and looking new. I would rate this guitar a ten out of ten!

I own, and have played a lot of expensive, vintage guitars. So I didn't expect much from this based on price - boy was I wrong. Playability, action, sound, and the pickup system are all GREAT. The chrome hardware does look kind of cheap - but that's the only bad thing I have to say. If you want an acoustic/electric 12 string that doesn't break the bank, this is the guitar for you.

Very hsppy, amazing tone and clarity.

This guitar is very playable, it has good tone, and it stays in tune very well. I've been having fun playing it.

I never owned a 12 string, until now!
I compose music, and need certain instruments to play what I'm hearing in my head.
Momma,(my wife),gave me the go ahead on a new guitar. I always look at the least expensive option, as I can't afford the finer new gear.
Turns out, this guitar is nicer than it's price point indicates.
Now this guitar is becoming my main song writing guitar. It articulates picked parts, well, and is a great strummer.

Be assured, you will enjoy playing this 12 string. Extremely playable,and with the electronics, and on board tuner, it was a no brainer.

Ok so I was looking for a cheap 12 string and clicking around on the Sweetwater website to see their selection.

Now I have only owned one other 12 string over the last 50 years of my playing career. It was a fine guitar and served me well but I never really played it a lot and eventually sold it.

So I narrow my list down to about 3 and figue I'll get Nich on the phone and follow his recommendations. Always safer that way since I can blame Nich if I don't like the Guitar. (That was a joke Nich - You can laugh now I vetted that joke).

So Nich recommends the - D'Angelico Premier Fulton LS - Mahogany Satin. I wasn't real impressed by the looks of the guitar but the reviews seemed fine to I said what the heck let's give it a go.

All I can say is that this was a grand slam home run. There was no way I could have expected a $... guitar to play this well. The action, weight, balance, finish, and playability of tis guitar are what I would have expected in a guitar costing at a minimum $1500.

Now I am not a luthier and I didn't spend the night at a Holiday In Express but none-the-less I am singing (pun intended) this guitars praises.

I was so taken by just how great this guitar is that I am buying a second one as a present for an old and dear friend. This is a friend so important to me that the present wold have to be of the caliber to astound them and I am quite sure this 12 string will do just that.

I could give you all the boring details of the great customers service was along with the packaging and delivery - but I don't want to swell the heads of these guys to much since I will be buying from them quite a bit over the next year at the very least.

If you are in the market for an astounding 12 string you just found - find the buy button quick because I already lost one of these by waiting to make the purchase.

Job well done!

Thanks Nich

Great sound and very fine built. Love it

My first 12 string....I love it! Had heard about the tuning issues of 12-strings, and was frankly worried. Honestly, It holds its tuning as well as my 6-string. No rough edges....No burrs on the frets.....None of what typically becomes issues on less expensive guitars. The only (minor) complaint that I have is that it had no pickguard.

This mahogany 12 string just gets better. May be small but sure is loud. I put it into Open D tuning, my favorite. Suddenly I was [laying new chord and slide combos new to my 62 years of guitar playing. Electronics are solid. Neck is smooth and pleasant to play. Fretboard and action are super as are new strings. Thanks to Nich Magnani and the Crews in 55 Point and Shipping for expediting my order. It got here early!!!

My D'Angelico plays so well. Lots of projection and good sustain. Picture perfect mahogany. Super tuning machines, and the electronics bring out the depth and presence without emphasizing any tinny sounds. The tuner and EQ are prime time. I think this will be a full time guitar. It plays well in standard tuning without worry. I tuned it to D tuning. It was perfect for slide and finger style which I learned by watching John Fahey when young. Despite being a laminate, my 12 string just keeps opening up more and more with each playing. I can't keep her out of my hands. Great camp fire guitar! Better give her a name! Special thanks to my Sales Engineer Nich Magnani and all the crew in 55 Point Inspection and in Shipping for expediting my order. It arrived so fast!!!