Add a little something extra to your 12-string with the F-2512E Deluxe! This jumbo guitar is a powerhouse of a 12-string, featuring a solid spruce top with a stunning arched flamed maple back and flamed maple sides. This tonewood gives the F-2512E Deluxe a loud, crisp voice with a robust tone while a gloss finish highlights its striking, patterned back. The F-2512E Deluxe's twelve strings and jumbo body, combined with its arched back, give this guitar unparalleled projection and sustain—a welcome addition to Guild's legacy of quality 12-string instruments. Premium appointments include a mother-of-pearl rosette, Guild Peak headstock logo, pau ferro fingerboard and bridge, and Fishman Sonitone pickup with volume and tone controls.
Features
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F-2512E ATB Deluxe 12-String:
- Style: Jumbo Acoustic Steel with an Arched Back and Pickup
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood: Flamed Maple
- Electronics: Fishman Sonitone
- Gig Bag: Guild Deluxe Gig Bag
Westerly Collection: Archbacks
Body
| Body Shape | F - Jumbo |
| Body Top | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Top Bracing Pattern | Scalloped X |
| Soundhole Diameter | 3 3/4" (95mm) |
| Rosette | Black / White / Black outer - Black / MOP / Black center - Black / White / Black inner |
| Top Purfling Inlay | Black / White / Black / White ABS |
| Top Binding | White ABS |
| Body Sides | Flamed Maple |
| Side Purfling Inlay | Black ABS |
| Body Back | Arched Flamed Maple |
| Back Purfling Inlay | N / A |
| Body Binding | White ABS |
Neck
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Scale Length | 25 1/2" (648mm) |
| Neck Shape | C Shape |
| Nut Width | 1 7/8" (48mm) |
| Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 22mm |
| Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 23mm |
| Truss Rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 4mm Allen Key |
| Fingerboard Material | Pau Ferro |
| Fingerboard Radius | 16" (406mm) |
| Fingerboard Inlays | 5mm Dots - Mother-Of-Pearl |
| Frets Total | 20 |
| Fret Type | Medium High |
Finish
| Color | Antique Burst (ATB) |
Hardware
| Bridge Material | Pau Ferro |
| Bridge String Spacing | 2 1/4" (57mm) |
| Bridge Pins | Ivory Colored Plastic with Black Dot |
| Saddle Material | Bone |
| Hardware Finish / Plating | Nickel |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Tuning Machines | Guild Closed-Gear in Nickel |
| Endpin | Strap Button - Nickel |
| Pickguard | Tortoiseshell |
Electronics
| Electronics | Guild/Fishman Sonitone GT-1 with Volume and Tone controls |
| Controls | Master Volume and Tone |
Other
| Strings | D'Addario EXP38 - Coated Phosphor Bronze, 12-String, Light Gauge (.010 - .047) |
| Gigbag | Included |
| Upper Bout Width | 12 1/2" (318mm) |
| Lower Bout Width | 17" (432mm) |
| Body Depth Upper Bout | 3 7/8" (98mm) |
| Body Depth Lower Bout | 4 7/8" (124mm) |
| Body Length | 21" (533mm) |
| Overall Length | 43" (1092mm) |
Due to ongoing product development efforts, specifications are subject to change without notice.
The Westerly Collection pays homage to an important period in Guild’s early history, when Guild outgrew the beloved Hoboken, New Jersey factory, and moved production to Westerly, Rhode Island in 1967. Finding a home in a former furniture manufacturing building, Guild took advantage of the additional space the new location had to offer, and improved upon the production layout left behind in Hoboken.
With a fresh start, highly skilled employees, and plenty of room to grow, Guild flourished. It was not long before the Westerlyfactory became renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and the introduction of many beloved Guild acoustics. The dedication to innovation was apparent, with meticulous attention to detail. Inspired by this golden era, the Guild Westerly Collection carries on the tradition of impeccable workmanship and unwavering excellence by incorporating high-quality materials and classic Guild designs into each instrument.
History of Guild Archbacks
Guild began its legacy in 1953 by producing archtop electric guitars for the Jazz market in New York city; these guitars were built with arched backs made from pressed laminate maple, a low-cost alternative to hand-carved maple backs typical in Jazz guitar construction. As the company grew and began offering flat-top acoustics in 1954, the first models such as the F-30, F-40 and F-50 shared this pressed laminate arched back construction, which became a Guild trademark. Other classic Guilds like the D-25 and F-412, icons of the brand’s history to this day, represent this unique combination of acoustic flat top and arched back guitar construction.
In addition to its classic look and ergonomic comfort, an arched back design prevents the need for the added support of back braces, reducing weight while increasing projection and volume, contributing to the revered Guild sound for which these historic models are so well loved. We’ve paid homage to this classic Guild design trademark with a full line of affordable Archback models, available now from the Westerly Collection in sizes ranging from Concert to Jumbo.
