Fender DG16E-12 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Spruce top. Mahogany neck. Rosewood fingerboard.

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.

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

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (152 ratings)
Submitted August 21, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Great for beginner and moderate player, especially for the price."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I am sure I will be enjoying this guitar for another 5 yrs.
Sound
Sound when plugged in is great, stand alone is good too. I bought bone pins for the saddle and it really brought out the "highs" wonderfully. I also replaced the Plastic bridge and replaced it with a piece of ivory I had fitted. I guess I did more to it than original out of the box but brand new it was really great for the price too.
Features
Don't remember any accessories. The electric pickup is really nice.
Ease of Use
I play weekly and change the strings every 6 months. I use LIGHT's and really enjoy the comfort and sound. 12 strings do have a wider neck but that is way they are. My hands are not big and I have no problems playing. I pick many songs too.
Quality
Everything about the finish and color are beautiful. All the varnish has held up really well for the last 5 yrs. As noted above, I changed the bridge and pins from plastic to bone. I keep it in a hard shell case.
Value
Outstanding value
Manufacturer Support
not applic.
The Wow Factor
If mine ever has a terrible accident I would buy one again.

Musical Background:

Active musician

Musical Style:

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