Fender DG16E-12 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Spruce top. Mahogany neck. Rosewood fingerboard.

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84 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

7 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Good guitar for the money."

Quality:
Overall good quality and workmanship.

Value:
Great value - a lot of guitar for the money.

Desirability:
Good looks.

Sound:
Given the price, the sound is mellow and rich although base notes could be deeper. Sounds good unplugged and through amp. Good value.

Ease of Use:
Easy to play, action is good.

Support:
No problems

Submitted: 3/26/2006

Style of Music: alternative

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Sexy Fender"

Feature:
Pretty basic package. The equalizer is nicer. A built in tuner would have been a nice addition.

Quality:
The finish is nice, I am unsure of the materials. It looks like there is a piece of cardboard inside. I don't know what that is for none of my other guitars have any paper products inside. This part is attached right under the peg board holding the strings. My other guitars have a piece of wood there. The electronics are what they are. I don't want to drop this guitar or bang it around too much. I know what I can do with a regular electric and I know what I can do with an acoustic, this one is a bit more fragile I think.

Sound:
This guitar has a nice bright sound but sounds best amplified. Bass strings are a lille weak but amped up it compensates. Doesn't compare with my old Yamaha 12 string acoustic for plain old acoustic sound. But I bought this guitar to be used strictly with an amp so no problem there.

Support:
I have owned Fender products in the past but never had to have repairs made.

Overall:
I hope this guitar will last me for a long time. I played my Yamaha 12 string for 25 years maybe this one will last as long I hope I do too.

Submitted: 6/15/2005

Style of Music: christian,folk,rock,original, blues

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About This Product!
Description
The DG Series has been created to give you the acoustic guitar that is best suited for your playing needs. DG series guitars include traditional features, complete inspection and set-up of each model at our factory in Corona, and affordable prices. They feature quality materials and superb workmanship that ensure the comfort and playability of your new Fender acoustic. All this in a range of contemporary and beautiful styles and colors that feature acoustics, acoustics/electrics, nylon string, 12-string, left-hand models, and an acoustic/electric bass.

The DG-16-12 joins the sweeping timbre of a 12-string, with all the upscale features of the DG-16. A select Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, grade A Rosewood fingerboard, snowflake position markers, and die-cast tuners finish off this distinctive instrument. The DG-16E-12 adds an exclusive Fender piezo pickup and on-board active 3-band EQ system.

Features

Body Style: 12-String Dreadnought

Top: Laminated Spruce

Back and Sides: Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Grade-A Rosewood

Machine Heads: Chrome Diecast

Bridge: Rosewood

Finish: Gloss

Electronics: Fender Piezo Pickup with Volume and 3-Band Active EQ

Unique Features: Snowflake Position Markers, Inlaid Pearl Headstock Logo, Black Pickguard, Wood Mosaic On The Back Center, Compensated Urea Nut and Saddle, Black Bridge Pins, Black End Pin

Don't forget to send in the warranty registration card to Fender to receive maximum benefits.

Technical Info

Body Style: 12-string dreadnought

Body Depth: 3.94 in. (100mm) to 4.92 in. (125mm)

Top: Spruce

Back and Sides: Mahogany

Neck: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Grade A Rosewood

Scale Length: 25.3 in. (643mm)

No. of Frets: 20

Width at Nut: 1.89 in. (48mm)

Width at Heel: 2.44 in. (62mm)

Machine Heads: Chrome (Diecast)

Bridge: Rosewood

Electronics: Fender Piezo Pickup System with Volume and 3-Band Active EQ, (Treble, Mid, Bass)

Finish: Gloss (Polyurethane)

Strings: Fender 60-12L Phosphor Bronze, p/n 0730060123, Gauges, .010 to .048

Unique Features: Snowflake position inlays, inlaid pearl headstock logo, black pickguard, wood mosaic on the back center, compensated urea nut and saddle, black bridge pins, black end pin

Introduced: 1999
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