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Oscar Schmidt OD312CEB-A-U 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar. Black

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  • Guitar Bridge System: Hardtail Bridge
  • Guitar Pickup Configuration: Humbucker
  • Hand Orientation: Right
  • Country of Origin: China

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The OD312CE is a 12 string dreadnought with a cutaway for easy upper fret access. Its great action makes it one of the easiest playing 12 strings around. The MET-A07 Preamp/Tuner brings out the full lush & chiming sound of all 12 strings through any PA or amp. Handcrafted quality Dreadnought cutaway style High gloss finish Select spruce top Mahogany sides & back Engineered wood fretboard (CITES safe for export! ) Decorative wood marquetry Mahogany neck Fully adjustable truss rod Chrome die cast tuners Active EQ preamp with built in tuner. Lifetime

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Top Wood Select Spruce (spalted maple on SM models) Back Wood Mahogany Sides Mahogany Type Acoustic Guitars Shape Dreadnought


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number of strings
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12
12
12
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fretboard material
Rosewood
Mahogany Wood
Rosewood
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back material
Sapele Wood
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Mahogany Wood
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top material
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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
542 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, sound quality and value of the guitar. For example, they mention it's an exquisite instrument, sounds fantastic acoustically or amplified, has great intonation and is one of the best bangs for the buck. They also appreciate the ease of playability. That said, some complain about the condition and the tuning.

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123 customers mention103 positive20 negative

Customers generally like the quality of the guitar. For example, they say it's an exquisite guitar for under US$300, comparable to other well built guitars, and a serious instrument. Customers also appreciate the great electronics and tuner. They say the frets came in really good condition and the guitar itself is an eye grabber.

"...This is a serious instrument and Taylor has done a really good job of keeping their sound in what is essentially to Taylor as Applause is to Ovation...." Read more

"...the finish is not amazing or perfect, but it's pretty good (and as for actual flaws - one tiny 1mm chip inside the sound hole)..." Read more

"...The bridge is glued straight and even onto the body with no exposed seams. The nut is precisely cut for the strings - they sit there nice and snug...." Read more

"...None the less I was intrigued by the low price, the physical appearance and the two extremely enthusiastic reviews I had read on the Amazon site...." Read more

103 customers mention94 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the guitar. They mention that it sounds fantastic acoustically or amplified, the strings sound good, and the tuner works great. The intonation is great, and it has beautiful tones that ring out loud. The sound is good unplugged, but it can become very good when amplfied, and holds perfect pitch with a capo at the 7th fret.

"...This is a serious instrument and Taylor has done a really good job of keeping their sound in what is essentially to Taylor as Applause is to Ovation...." Read more

"...most any kind of octave-pair instrument, and this thing just puts out great sound (not just volume but more importantly beautiful tone) with no..." Read more

"...feature a NUBONE brand nut & compensated saddle & that makes for great intonation on this guitar and your strings will stay in tune much longer...." Read more

"...The sound is amazing. The tones ring out loud, long and clear. The sustained tones give this instrument a remarkably beautiful voice...." Read more

86 customers mention86 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the guitar. They mention that it is one of the best bangs for the buck, a worthy piece considering the price and sound, and a great investment. Some say that the guitar is inexpensive and worth the wait.

"...This is one of the best bangs for the buck I have ever found out there and I would recommend this as a viable guitar for anyone who wants to play a..." Read more

"...None the less I was intrigued by the low price, the physical appearance and the two extremely enthusiastic reviews I had read on the Amazon site...." Read more

"...It was worth the wait. This is an exquisite guitar for under US$300. I can see now why all the fuss...." Read more

"...This guitar package was worth the money I want to thank the people who review this I always wanted to learn 12 string but did not want to spend a..." Read more

25 customers mention20 positive5 negative

Customers find the playability of the guitar to be great. They say it has an easy enough action that they can even play an F major bar. They also say the on board tuner makes it a breeze to tune and is ready to play right out of the box. Customers also mention that the guitar is easy on the finger tips so it doesn't hurt to play it.

"...get rid of a few string buzzes, but otherwise it was otherwise pretty well set up and the tuning drift is well within what one would expect from..." Read more

"...and the on board tuner makes it a breeze to tune. I play it through a Behringer UltraAcoustic ACX450...." Read more

"...And the playability of it was very smooth and didn’t kill your fingers at all!!..." Read more

"...I liked the sound, but it was much more difficult to tune and play than my old 6 string had been...." Read more

24 customers mention17 positive7 negative

Customers like the action of the guitar. They say it's easy to press and didn't have high action. Some say the action is super light and great. Overall, most are satisfied with the action and find it easy to play.

"...Good action, brilliant, clean tone and the tuner was close enough that it will get you well within an acceptable range...." Read more

"...have the guitar set up, but I think I got really lucky - the action is super light (but still no buzzing or twanging!), the neck is straight...." Read more

"...After the first few days the truss rod and action went way out of whack. Adjusting the truss rod helped but ended up sanding the saddle...." Read more

"...The action is close, but there is no detectable buzzing. The sound is amazing. The tones ring out loud, long and clear...." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the guitar. They mention that it plays very well, the strings sound good, and the tuner works great. Some say that the finish is beautiful and perfect with no flaws or scratches. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...That's real versatility and very helpful. You usually don't find such versatility except on more expensive instruments!!!..." Read more

"...The guitar stays in tune, the strings sound good, and the tuner works great! I have not tried to plug it in so I do not know how it sounds plugged in...." Read more

"...I tuned it up and it played quite well. For $200, you get a 12-string guitar...." Read more

"...Seriously! The finish is beautiful and perfect with no flaws or scratches. It's in tune all the way up the scale with perfect intonation...." Read more

39 customers mention18 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the tuning of the guitar. Some mention that the sound is amazing, and the tuning is no problem at all. They say the drift is well within what one would expect, and that the tuner is spot on. That said, others say that the tuning machines are not the best, and it takes a lot of work to keep it in tune.

"...the tuning machines are not the best, and some of them seem to work better than others..." Read more

"...but otherwise it was otherwise pretty well set up and the tuning drift is well within what one would expect from strings that have just been tuned..." Read more

"...I got it but now that I’ve owned it a while now I can tell you it won’t stay in tune, you constantly have to tune it and it loves to break the lower..." Read more

"...makes for great intonation on this guitar and your strings will stay in tune much longer...." Read more

18 customers mention0 positive18 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the condition of the guitar. They mention that it was damaged upon arrival, with some small blemishes and scratches. Some customers also report that the guitar was cracked on the bottom part, with cracks forming on the finish near the top frets from temperature changes. Additionally, some customers report that their thumbs were scratched by the sharp ends of the frets.

"...the finish is not amazing or perfect, but it's pretty good (and as for actual flaws - one tiny 1mm chip inside the sound hole)..." Read more

"...We have received (2) of them with identical damage at the bottom of the guitar first on the front of the guitar and the replacement on the back...." Read more

"...The assembly is sub par. Sharp tuners that cut strings. Cracks occurred on the finish near the top frets from temperature changes...." Read more

"Pretty good guitar for what it’s worth. There was some small blemishes on it but they didn’t affect the sound at all or really cause any problems...." Read more

Incredible value!  Not to be missed.
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Incredible value! Not to be missed.
I wanted to round out the small collection of inexpensive, but quality guitars that I have so far. No 12 string yet, but I did have one years ago that was 2.5 times the price of this Oscar Schmidt. This 12 string came on sale for $199 and after reading the reviews on Amazon and seeing some YouTube videos, I decided it was worth a purchase knowing it could be easily returned. It got lost in shipment, but after a few days the tracking number was magically restored and it showed up in good condition and only about 4 days late. It was worth the wait. This is an exquisite guitar for under US$300. I can see now why all the fuss. The fret work, set up, fit and finish were all better than expected. The fret ends are fine; not perfect, but I could play it without concern about sharp edges. The tuners are fine. The intonation is fine. The electrics are also better than I was expecting (the controls don't seem to have any dead spots or odd behavior) and the on board tuner makes it a breeze to tune. I play it through a Behringer UltraAcoustic ACX450. It sounds great with or without an amp. The biggest challenge was getting the strings stretched and settled. No big deal.Fits great in a Road Runner Boulevard Series Dreadnought case. This is a fantastic guitar for the money.
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Samuel
5.0 out of 5 stars Suena bien
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5.0 out of 5 stars I bought this expecting I might not like it as I have never heard a good 12 ...
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