Famously played by Tom Petty, David Gilmour and Stevie Ray Vaughan, we defined the 12-string sound in the 1960s and these iconic guitars continue to be the most sought after 12-string models today. The F-512, made in Southern California, continues this legacy through a jumbo shape, solid AAA Sitka spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides. Braced with delicate, scalloped Adirondack spruce, this model produces shimmering highs, singing mids and a warm, focused bass response that truly sets it apart. Decorated with Guild’s classic MOP V-block inlays, railroad track fingerboard purfling, and fully bound traditional headstock, players will feel like they are holding a piece of history while starting their own. The F-512 is finished with Nitrocellulose and is available in Natural or Antique Burst with the option of an LR Baggs pickup. Comes in a premium hardshell humidified case.
Made in USA

Features
- Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
- Finish: Vintage-Toned High Gloss
- Neck: Mahogany
- Style: 000 14-Fret Model
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
Gallery
140 – Historic Series
Back and Side Material | Select Solid Mahogany |
---|---|
Back Inlay | Black |
Binding | Black ABS |
Body Type | 0 |
Brace Material | Spruce |
Bridge & End Pins | Black ABS |
Bridge Material | Santos Rosewood |
Bridge Plate | Maple |
Fingerboard & Peghead Binding |
None |
Fingerboard Material | Santos Rosewood |
Fingerboard Position Inlays | M-O-P Dots |
Finish | Vintage-Toned High Gloss |
Headstock Style | Solid |
Heelcap | Black ABS |
Logo Inlay Style | M-O-P |
Neck Material | Select Mahogany |
Number of Frets Clear | 14 |
Number of Frets Total | 20 |
Nut Material | Bone |
Nut Width | 1 11/16 in. |
Peghead Overlay | Santos Rosewood |
Pickguard | Dalmatian Tortoise |
Plating | Nickel |
Saddle | Bone |
Scale Length | 25.6 in. (650mm) |
Side Inlay | None |
Soundhole Rosette | Traditional Multi-Ply ABS |
Top | Select Solid Sitka Spruce |
Top Bracing Pattern | Pre-war-style Forward Shifted X-Bracing |
Top Purfling | Multi-ply W-B-W |
Tuning Machines | Gotoh Vintage-style / Open-back / Butterbean Buttons |
Due to ongoing product development efforts, specifications are subject to change without notice.