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Description
The Guild F-612 12-String Acoustic guitar is a true testament to craftsmanship and sound innovation, designed for musicians who crave rich, resonant tones. With its jumbo body shape, this guitar offers an expansive sound that fills any room, making it an excellent choice for both live performances and studio recordings. The solid Sitka spruce top combined with solid maple back and sides delivers a balanced sonic palette, providing shimmering highs and a robust low-end presence.
The F-612 is equipped with a mahogany neck and an ebony fingerboard, offering a smooth playing experience that appeals to guitarists of all styles. The 12-string configuration adds a lushness to your sound that is both distinct and versatile, perfect for creating intricate chord structures or adding texture to your music. Known for its durability and aesthetic beauty, this model also features intricately designed inlays and a high-quality gloss finish.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or a budding musician, the Guild F-612 is a reliable and inspiring instrument that encourages creativity and exploration. Its sound and build quality are a testament to Guild's tradition of excellence, ensuring that you have a guitar that not only performs well but also stands the test of time.
Key Features:
- Jumbo body shape for expansive sound
- Solid Sitka spruce top
- Solid maple back and sides
- Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
- 12-string configuration for rich tonal complexity
- Intricate inlays and high-gloss finish
- Renowned Guild craftsmanship
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At 26:35 in this video from Five Watt World, it mentions Jimmy Page purchased a 1971 Guild F-612 12-string guitar from Manny's Music in New York. It was used on Over the Hills and FarAway and was later stolen.
In this YouTube video Pete can be seen playing his Guild F-612. Very rare guitar only made for around two years in the early 1970's. He rarely takes it out of his home studio!
‘I always wanted a decent, big-bodied 12-string and was lucky enough to get hold of a jumbo Guild 12-string for a really good price. It’s the model linked to Pete Townshend and the one I think Jimmy Page used for Stairway To Heaven, and it’s a perfect partner to this six-string Guild F46, designed by George Gruhn. I wrote and recorded practically all of UnSung with this one.’
John Denver is associated with the Guild F-612 12-String Acoustic Guitar, a rare and distinctive instrument crafted at Guild's original Hoboken shop. Known for its impressive size, with an 18-inch bout, the F-612 was produced in limited numbers between 1970 and 1972. Denver’s guitar, made in 1971, features unique fretboard and snowflake bridge inlays, a spruce top, a rosewood body, and an ebony fingerboard. This instrument is celebrated for its rich tonal quality, often described as "a chorus of angels singing." Details about John Denver's use of this guitar can be found on The Unique Guitar Blog.
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