Guild has always made one of the best 12-strings, with tons of power and dynamics, delivered wrapped in tone. The ebony board on the F 412 model adds a bit of snap and articulation. Extremely well built and sturdy, these are very reliable guitars for home, performance or studio.
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Last month I got a special one-time opportunity to see the Guild guitar factory in New Hartford Connecticut.
MORE →“That is the best acoustic 12-string ever made.” said Grant as I sat strumming the Guild F412 in preparation for this review. It’s not everyday I hear such praise coming from Grant, nor is it a statement that is easily dismissed. With almost 40 years experience in guitar restoration and repair, Grant’s opinion on any guitar is something I try to pay close attention to. I asked him to elaborate; “The sound, construction quality, design, even the look… this is the guitar all other 12 strings are aiming to beat. The sixties and seventies era Guild 12 string guitars were the only ones that didn’t need constant repair and service. They have a timeless design and I am happy to see the they have gone back to their historical roots.”
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