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12-String Guitars

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28 12-String guitars from Takamine, Aklot, Gretsch and more. Most cost $304 to $3,499, and half cost less than $1,000.

Ibanez

Electric, 12 String count

+12-string configuration for a full, chiming sound
+Semi-hollow body blends resonance with electric sustain
+Electric guitar that works with an amplifier
−Twelve strings require more frequent tuning and setup
$599.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Breedlove

Acoustic, 12 String count

+Acoustic type for unamplified playing
+Twelve strings for a fuller, richer sound
+Dreadnought body style for a bold, projecting tone
$3,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:36 PST - Details
Takamine

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+12 strings deliver a full, shimmering sound
+Acoustic-electric design plugs into an amplifier or PA
+Suits strumming and chord-based playing
−Twelve strings require more frequent tuning and setup
$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Takamine

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+12 strings deliver a full, shimmering sound
+Acoustic-electric design plugs into an amplifier or PA
+Suits strumming and chord-based playing
−Twelve strings require more frequent tuning and setup
$1,075.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Takamine

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+12-string design for a rich, shimmering chorus sound
+Dreadnought body for a full, big acoustic sound
+Cutaway body gives access to the upper fretboard
−12 strings are harder to fret and tune than six strings
$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric, 12 String count

+Twelve-string configuration for a fuller chorus
+Hollowbody construction for resonant tone
+Double-cut body for upper-fret access
−Twelve strings require more setup and tuning care
$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Taylor Guitars

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+12-string configuration gives a full, shimmering chorus of sound
+Acoustic-electric type plays unplugged or through an amplifier
+Legacy line name points to a dedicated Taylor model series
−Twelve strings require more tension and more frequent tuning than six-string guitars
$3,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Gretsch

Electric, 12 String count

+Twelve-string configuration for a fuller chorus
+Hollowbody construction for resonant tone
+Double-cut body for upper-fret access
−Twelve strings require more setup and tuning care
$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Martin

12 String count

+Twelve-string configuration gives a fuller, chimed sound
+Comes with a case for transport and storage
+Martin HD12-28 model is a dreadnought-style twelve-string
−Twelve strings are harder to tune and play than six strings
$3,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Martin

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+12 strings for a rich, shimmering sound
+Built-in electronics for amplified playing
+Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides
$2,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Taylor Guitars

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Acoustic-electric type with built-in pickup for amplified playing
+12-string design produces a fuller, chime-like sound
+12-fret neck design for access to higher notes
$2,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Yamaha

Acoustic, 12 String count

+Twelve strings for a fuller, shimmering sound
+Acoustic design that needs no amplifier
−Twelve strings require more frequent tuning and string changes
No current price. Check it at the store.
Ibanez

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Twelve strings give a fuller, shimmering acoustic sound
+Acoustic-electric design lets it be amplified for stage or recording
$399.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Danelectro

Electric, 12 String count

+12-string setup gives a fuller, chorus-like sound
+Electric type requires an amplifier to be heard
No current price. Check it at the store.
Ovation

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+12-string design for a fuller, chime-like sound
+Acoustic-electric design for amplified performance
−Twelve strings require more effort to keep in tune than six
$1,224.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:34 PST - Details
Danelectro

Electric, 12 String count

+12-string setup gives a fuller, chorus-like sound
+Electric type requires an amplifier to be heard
No current price. Check it at the store.
Taylor Guitars

12 String count

+Twelve strings for a fuller, shimmering sound
+Tropical mahogany body wood for a warm tone
$2,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Rickenbacker

Electric, 12 String count

+12-string configuration for a fuller, chiming sound
+Electric type for amplified playing
−Twelve strings require more frequent tuning than six-string guitars
No current price. Check it at the store.
Martin

Acoustic, 12 String count

+Twelve strings for a fuller, shimmering sound
+Acoustic build without electronics needed
−Twelve strings need more frequent tuning and string changes
$3,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details
Reverend

Electric, 12 String count

+Twelve-string electric guitar for a full, chiming sound
+Electric design works with amplifiers for stage and studio
−Twelve strings require more frequent tuning and setup care
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
Rickenbacker

Electric, 12 String count

+12-string configuration for a fuller, chiming sound
+Semi-hollow body design
−Twelve strings require more frequent tuning than six-string guitars
No current price. Check it at the store.
Aklot

12 String count

+Twelve strings for a fuller sound
+Dual humbucker pickups for a thicker tone
+Semi-hollow body with f-holes
−Twelve strings are harder to keep in tune than six
$314.99-10%List: $349.99
as of 11/03/2026 21:45 PST - Details
Aklot

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Twelve strings for a fuller, richer sound
+Acoustic-electric, so it can be amplified
+41-inch cutaway body for upper-fret access
−Twelve strings are harder to keep in tune than six
$188.99-5%Was: $199.79
as of 11/03/2026 21:45 PST - Details
Vangoa

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Mahogany body adds warm midrange tone
+Twelve strings with acoustic-electric capability
+Sold as a complete kit with accessories
$303.99-5%Was: $319.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
Takamine

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Twelve strings for a fuller, richer chord sound
+Jumbo body size for a large, full acoustic tone
+Acoustic-electric design for amplified performance
−Twelve strings require more string tension and setup care
$899.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Rickenbacker

Electric, 12 String count

+12-string design gives a fuller, chimed sound
+Semi-hollow body suits a warmer, resonant electric tone
+Includes a case for transport and storage
−Twelve strings are harder to fret than standard six-string guitars
$3,099.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
Vangoa

Acoustic-electric, 12 String count

+Twelve strings for a full, shimmering sound
+Acoustic-electric design can be plugged into an amp
+Sold as a kit for beginners starting out
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:41 PST - Details
Gretsch

12 String count

+Comes as a bundle with the guitar and accessories
+Twelve-string configuration for a fuller, chime-like sound
+Double-cut electric body with a 12-string setup
$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Compare specs

guitarTypeString countSpec scorePrice
Electric12n/a$599.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
Acoustic12n/a$3,399.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:36 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric12n/a$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric12n/a$1,075.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric12n/a$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:37 PST - Details
Electric12n/a$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric12n/a$3,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:38 PST - Details
Electric12n/a$999.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
12n/a$3,799.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:21 PST - Details
Acoustic-electric12n/a$2,599.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:07 PST - Details

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