Fender Stratocaster XII

$899.00 to $1,030.00 Price Tier: Standard

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$1,030.00 7 available Used

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$899.00

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Average Price: $965

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$400

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Discover the harmonious blend of iconic design and lush, multidimensional sound with the Fender Stratocaster XII. This 12-string marvel elevates your music with its unmistakable chime and expansive tonal range, making it an essential addition to any guitarist's arsenal. Crafted with precision in Japan, the Stratocaster XII embodies the craftsmanship and attention to detail that Fender is celebrated for.

Whether you're strumming ethereal chords or delivering intricate lead lines, this guitar ensures each note resonates with clarity, thanks to its individually intonated hardtail bridge. The smooth maple neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a comfortable playing experience, allowing you to explore new sonic landscapes with ease. From studio sessions to live performances, the Stratocaster XII’s versatility and distinct character make it a standout choice for musicians seeking to expand their creative horizons.

Perfect for both seasoned players and those new to the world of 12-string guitars, the Fender Stratocaster XII is a testament to Fender's commitment to innovation and quality. Embrace the rich, resonant sound that only a 12-string electric can deliver, and let your music soar to new heights.

Key Features:

12-string electric guitar for rich, full sound
Crafted in Japan for exceptional build quality
Hardtail bridge with individual string intonation for precise tuning
Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability
Versatile tonal range suitable for various music styles

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The Fender Electric XII's split pickups are praised for their sound quality, though some consider the $1000 premium over Squier Jazzmaster pickups significant.
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The fixed hardtail bridge strings 6 through the back and 6 through the bridge, lacking a backplate, allowing for stable tuning without a tremolo arm.
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The truss rod on the Fender Electric XII is at the neck base, making adjustments difficult, especially for a 12-string guitar.
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Owners are working to replace the 3-way switch with a vintage rotary switch for series/parallel mode on the Alternate Reality XII model.
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Preferred over both the Tempest XII and Electric XII for its versatile tonal range, spanning from classic jangle to modern warmth.
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Capable of producing unique sounds by adjusting tones and pickups, suitable for both classic and modern musical styles.
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lluis_paloma_sanchez

over 10 years ago

Data and desirability of an interesting instrument

Mine is from the "second edition" (2005-9). It differs from the 1985-96 batch in that it has a six-saddle, part through-body and part top-loader, hard-tail bridge, a full-lenght neck with 21 frets, and an almost simmetrical peghead (1985-96 version was a short-neck, 22 frets instrument with a Fender Electric XII-type bridge with 12 saddles, and an assimmetrical peghead). It is Crafted in Japan. It has a really good unplugged sound and a good action. The six-saddle bridge means slight intonation problems, not critical. The electronics are similar to those on 1950's Strats (i.e. no tone control for the bridge pickup), with a five-way selector switch as on most modern Strats. The pickups, being good, could be better, they are ceramic and slightly harsh (bridge) or boomy (neck, middle). The most interesting part is, this is a Fender Stratocaster with 12 strings, and people who look at it feel baffled at first. In fact, a strange thing happens for me the perpetual collector: there is not much info available, only an entry at the Wikipedia and some reviews at the usual webpages, and some of the data is innacurate. In fact, the most reliable source I've found on the matter was a shop owner that told me they were made at the Tokai Factory (not Fujigen Gakki, strangely) and that 2000 or fewer were made. I've tried to verify that info, but Fender Ibérica has not been of much use to me, other than saying that data on japanese instruments is extremely difficult to verify, at best. So this is a mistery instrument. At least it mantains its value in the second-hand market, which is good in a non-american Fender. And it sounds good enough.