Guild F-512E Maple Natural

The Guild F-512E brings legendary 12-string tone into the modern age with unmatched craftsmanship, stunning maple tonewoods, and stage-ready electronics. Built in California as part of Guild's esteemed USA line, this jumbo-bodied beauty is a top-tier instrument for players seeking shimmering tone, powerful projection, and flawless amplified performance.

At the heart of the F-512E's massive voice is a solid Sitka spruce top paired with exquisitely flamed arched maple back and sides, delivering a clear, brilliant sound with pronounced top-end sparkle and tight low-end response. The natural compression of maple ensures that even the densest chords remain articulate—ideal for players who want presence without muddiness.

The jumbo body shape ensures full-bodied resonance and volume, perfect for filling a room acoustically or cutting through in a full band mix. Inside, scalloped Adirondack spruce bracing enhances responsiveness, allowing for a surprisingly dynamic touch despite the guitar’s size and string count.

Complementing the tonewood recipe is a mahogany neck with a smooth ebony fingerboard, featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone V-block inlays. Tuning stability is handled effortlessly by Grover Super Rotomatic tuners, while the dual-action truss rod ensures long-term neck stability. A bone nut and saddle complete the premium spec list, adding clarity and sustain.

For stage and studio, the F-512E is fitted with the revered LR Baggs Anthem pickup system, blending a studio-mic-quality signal with undersaddle pickup articulation. This hybrid system delivers natural, feedback-resistant amplified tone with impressive depth and accuracy—no compromise necessary when you plug in.

Finished in a lustrous Natural Gloss, the F-512E is as visually stunning as it is sonically rich. Whether you're a singer-songwriter, studio musician, or stage performer, this modern classic offers the legendary sparkle of a 12-string with top-shelf playability and versatility.

Includes deluxe Guild hardshell case.