You’ll find the guitar equipped with volume and tone controls, so that you can tweak your tone with ease in a live setting. Straight out of the gate you can’t miss the Fishman preamp, a surprisingly high-quality electro-acoustic addition for the low/mid-range price of the Hellcat. However, in typical Tim Armstrong fashion, the Hellcat has a ton of personality for 12 string guitar. Soak in that stripped-back acoustic goodness! The Hellcat is the signature model from Tim Armstrong of ‘Rancid’ fame, and is a far cry from the types of guitars used in his punk outfit. View Priceīefore we dive into why the Hellcat from Fender made our list, just take a look at it. Also recommended for players that already have an Ovation guitar in their collection and are familiar with their style and shape. Recommended For: Players serious at investing in a 12 string acoustic guitar that has a touch of individuality. It’s not exactly cheap, but then again you’re not going to find a cheap acoustic guitar that is both unique and supremely well built, that also is an electro-acoustic! The price puts this is a mid/high-end 12 string guitar, and whilst it’s not at the kind of price to make an impulse purchase, it’s certainly worth researching a little further. It’s also an electro-acoustic 12 string, so that you can plug in and go with ease. Not only does this acoustic look good, it’s built extremely well with a tone to match. The overall decrease in bulkiness due to their unique designs made Ovation the perfect and logical candidate for a 12-string guitar, and they’ve done it with the exotic woods collection. Like many, we first came across Ovation guitars in the early 2000’s and were thrilled by their curved, contoured bodies, which allowed the guitars to be both light and easy to play when standing with a strap. Ovation ExoticWoods Collection (C2059AXP-5S)įirst up in the guide is the C2059AXP-5S from Ovation.
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Let’s stop the talking and get to a breakdown of our top selections.
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There are certain things you need to be aware of when buying a guitar with double the amount of strings as standard. These tips will be covered in this guide, along with our 15 favourite acoustic 12-strings that have been personally tried and tested by the team. On the market for a 12 string guitar? Whether you’ve been tempted to by jangly country tunes or 60’s rock prowess, there’s no denying the undeniable allure of a 12 string guitar. View Price A Guide To The Fifteen Best Acoustic 12 String Guitars Available Today Our top selection is the incredible Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat.