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Fender JG-12CE/12 String Acoustic/Electric Cutaway

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Features 9.0 (1 response)
Sound 10.0 (1 response)
Action, Fit, & Finish 5.0 (1 response)
Reliability/Durability 6.0 (1 response)
Customer Support N/A (0 responses)
Overall Rating 5.0 (1 response)
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Product: Fender JG-12CE/12 String Acoustic/Electric Cutaway
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted 03/08/2007 at 12:23am by Jeemy

Features : 9
I liked it right away.The best I played in a long time.felt and sounded right.I don't play a 12 enough to dump a grand on one.

Sound : 10
Sounds right!! Better than most even for the dough.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 5
The bridge was lifting a bit so I took it to my guitar repair guy.The price was right so it was not a big deal.I also added a bone saddle and lowered the action.

Reliability/Durability : 6
Its just right for a 12 in that price point.

Customer Support : No Opinion
dunno

Overall Rating : 5
Other than the lifting bridge it does it for me.


Product: Fender JG-12CE/12 String Acoustic/Electric Cutaway
Price Paid: US $160 used
Submitted 03/04/2006 at 09:03pm by berkshireguitarstudio@yahoo.com

Features : 8
Made in Korea string with a nice comfortable feel. Apparently well made. Probably made by Cort or Samick. Neat and tidy inside with no signs of glue excess around the kerk lining. The guitar has a very good action. Although it has just the single truss rod as mostr strings do except for Guild, the neck is straight and has no problem tuning to pitch 440. No sign of top belly and the bridge, though not bolted seems to be put together well. You have to watch some of these 12 strings because of excessive string tension. Classic 4 Fishmand electronics on board, sounds great so far. Rosewood fretboard , laminatre top and satin finish. All the earmarks of a Cort/Westmeimer production facility. So far no problems with construction or material in construction. Except the screw in the neck heel for the strap. I will remove this unnessecary stres on the guitar immediately. The neck heel is NO PLACE for a strap button screw. I have seen many neck heels crack from this JEESHH!

Sound : 9
I had nbeen looking for a 12 string for a while and ythis came into my shop on a trade, basically paid under 160 for it with no cash handed out. Original receipt shows that it sold at Guitar Center in Comnecticut for 325.00 .. Not noisy at all plugged in, sounds like bells, and I am impressed with the tomal variations you can get from the Fishamna pickup.I like the body size, not bulky and easy to play. Sounds great through my PA, And I look forward to paying live with it.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 8
Excellent on all accounts.. plays easy at all fets with no buzz or dead spots.. easy access with the cut away to upper registers..frest are nicely done and I feel no sharp edges anywhere on the neck except past the th fret on the terbel side, but a little 400 grit will take care of this minor detail. Nice guitar and I think I found my 12 string..

Reliability/Durability : 8
I think because of the laminate design of the guitar, it should hold up well livfe.. the neck block inside does not impress me in its size, and I doubt that the neck is dovetailed to the body, so extra care will be taken to make sure the guitar does not see any acbuseive situations. I will play this without a backup 12 string live, but I always have a backup 6 string in case the 12 does something crazy like decide not to work.. I think gigging without a backup is nuts..

Customer Support : 1
No good things can be said for Fender and its "customer service".. so I would say they derserve a 5 on this.. My two experiences even as the owner of a music store were met with pompous arrogance by two separate customer service people.. They were NOT nice.

Overall Rating : 9
I have nbeen playing for 33 years I own a bunch of guitars from LP's to Guilds and some nice impotrt stuff. This is one of the nicest imports I have seen with a tone and design all its own, yet nothing so strange that itI love the size and the tone of this guitar. It really sounds great pluhgged in and sounds real good just picking in front of the fireplace! I think all who get one of these will be satisfied. Fende has a billion products , and somehow has kept most of their quality at a high level.. so alot of praise shoud go to them.. on the other hand, the customer service sucks and I would like to see a BIG improvement in that.. they better start to listen, because there are some GREAT guitars by no namers made in China right now that are certainly going to give thwe big boys a run for their money.. I would not awant ti be selling guitars for a living right now withh all the competeion


Product: Fender JG-12CE/12 String Acoustic/Electric Cutaway
Price Paid: US $300 used
Submitted 10/14/2004 at 08:50pm by Anonymous

Features : 9
made in korea, but most all accoustics are. (no complaints) you can read other submissions for the basics of construction. the e.q. is cool, with a really useable band. this is wihout a doubt the best balanced 12 string i've ever played. i had a takamine EG series a few years ago, i liked the sound, but hated the boxy feel of the body and the weight of the headstock. i sold that dude and made money actually. the tuners on this thing are no-namers, but look exactly like the "ping" tuners on my ovation 6 string cut-away accoustic. VERY high quality in my opinion.

Sound : 9
this thing is loud, yet very clear. distinct voice, sounds like a 12 string guitar should sound to my ear.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 8
i love this satin type finish. doesnt show dirt or fingerprints that well. action is good, better than most.

the body is smallish in comparison, but feels great, like a part of you. very very comfortable to play. been wanting one for 3 years, finally searched one out. i got this one, PLUS a SKB lined hard case for $300, including shipping on ebay. yeppurs, i stole this sucker!!!!! one teeny-tiny belt mark on the back you can hardly see. perfect.......

Reliability/Durability : 8
built like a rock. i'm not a fender fan, but i played every 12 string under the sun, none impressed me more than this one. as durable as an accoustic could be i suppose.

Customer Support : 8
not applicable.

Overall Rating : 10
i luff this guitar! the takamine i referred to b4 turned me away from the 12 string, but this guy brought me back again. i own 18 other guitars, 3 basses, my 6 string ovation, the rest 6 string electrics. 4 amplifiers, 2 keyboards, recording gear, complete p.a. system,......its a sickness!


Product: Fender JG-12CE/12 String Acoustic/Electric Cutaway
Price Paid: 749 (Canadian)
Submitted 12/05/2002 at 07:33am by Josh
Email: emailme<at>nbnet dot nb dot ca

Features : 9
this is a 12-string mini-jumbo, Fender Piezo Pickup system, satin-finish spruce top, mahogany back and sides, nato neck. Brige: Rosewood with Compensating Saddle. I believe it was built in 2002. Equipped with Fishman electronics.... has 4 controls for Bass, Mid, Treble, and Brilliance. Volume control.

Sound : 10
i had taken my other guitarist with me to go acoustic shopping... i was originally looking for a 6 string, but he somehow talked me into trying out this guitar. I'm glad i did. it very much suits my style, I'm often playing Smashing Pumpkins songs on acoustic, the 12 strings gives it a much fuller sound than playing with the 6. I usually don't plug it in unless i'm playing with my band, but when it is I'm putting it through a Fender Deluxe 112s, not the greatest amp, but its pretty loud. I've also fed it through my Peavey TNT bass amp and that sounded really awesome. I think you'll really need an amp built specifically for acoustic guitar... not just this guitar, but any acoustic in general

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
guitar felt great, one of the main reasons i ended up buying it.

Reliability/Durability : No Opinion
well, i've only had it for about 3 months now, i play it every day for at least an hour. Seems to hold its tune very well, as i recall only having to tune it once or twice. everything seems solid on this thing so far. i keep it well humidified (I live in Calgary, its REALLY dry here) it should hold out for a long time.

Customer Support : 9
I haven't had to deal with customer support at all, but the store i bought it from said theres a 1 year warranty on it. I'm assuming that this is a warranty from Fender. I've had friends who have dealt with Fender concerning issues and i've heard good things... i'll trust them

Overall Rating : 9
I've been playing Heavily for 6 years now.
I currently own a Fender Telecaster, Ibanez Ax7 (7 String), Ibanez GSR 200 Bass guitar and this 12 String acoustic from Fender.


Product: Fender JG-12CE/12 String Acoustic/Electric Cutaway
Price Paid: US $350
Submitted 09/27/2002 at 06:29am by Jeffrey Greer
Email: jgreer8 at cox<dot>net

Features : No Opinion

Sound : 10
I fell in love with this guitars bright, clear sound. Too many of the 12 Strings I test drove were either boomy on the low end or tinny. This, as Goldilocks would say, is just right.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 9
Fit and finish is exceptional for a Korean made guitar. The finish is attractive and the internal bracing is well sanded, smooth and the glue joints are well done with no slop. Low action is appreciated and the neck is well suited to my small hands.

Reliability/Durability : 10
This is a solid guitar, and should hold up well. I have fallen in love with 12 the 12 string and play it more than my Martin 6 string. Fender has done it again.

Customer Support : No Opinion

Overall Rating : 9
I began playing 2 years ago and have always wanted a 12 String. I test drove numerous guitars from Martin, Taylor, Seagull, and Takamine and found the Fender to be the easiest to play and bgrightest sounding. The price was a SURPRISE..I would definitely buy this guitar again and strongly recommend it for it's price, sound, quality and it is just plain fun to play..


Product: Fender JG-12CE/12 String Acoustic/Electric Cutaway
Price Paid: 380 (Euro)
Submitted 10/29/2001 at 06:31am by Andrea Buda

Features : No Opinion
Made in Korea under supervision of Fender USA.

Sound : 10
Very good plugged sound. The Fishman pickup does well its work. Flexible controls let you achieve a variety of sounds. Poor and bass leacking the unplugged sound due to the slim body. Perfect balancing between strings signals. No feedback at reasonable volume (doesn't miss a notch filter). I formerly tested both Takamine and Yamaha and for this price it's the best choice. It couldn't sound better.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
Optimal factory settings. Low action. Light strings tension. Good tuning all along the keyboard. Very comfortable for both flatpicking and fingerpicking (but remember that it's a 12 strings). Accessible even the higher keys.

Reliability/Durability : 9
Looks solid. My hands are very strong and I keep striking the soundboard and the bridge!!! No pickguard and satin finish will probably give quickly a lovely vintage look. We will see...

Customer Support : No Opinion
One year warranty.

Overall Rating : 10
I've benn playing guitar for 23 years and I own 14 guitars. This is my first 12 strings and I think it's a little jewel! Nice and comfortable. Great sound. Surely I would buy it again!


Product: Fender JG-12CE/12 String Acoustic/Electric Cutaway
Price Paid: US $399$
Submitted 01/08/2001 at 05:11pm by Charlie G
Email: stooges at peoplepc<dot>com

Features : No Opinion

Sound : 10
FOR A 399$ 12 STRING -SOUNDS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE COST-GREAT SOUND

Action, Fit, & Finish : 10
I FELL INTO A GLASS COFFEE TABLE AND DAMAGED MY FRET HAND,NERVE DAMAGE- THE THINNER NECK FOR A 12 STRING IS GREAT FOR ME--THANK YOU FENDER

Reliability/Durability : 10
BUILT SOLID NO DOUBT

Customer Support : No Opinion

Overall Rating : 10
I WOULD BY IT AGIN IF ANYTHING HAPPEN TO THIS FENDER 12 STRING


Product: Fender JG-12CE/12 String Acoustic/Electric Cutaway
Price Paid: US $300 (good price)
Submitted 07/05/2000 at 10:19am by Matthew
Email: Fuzzywhuze at mail<dot>com

Features : 7
Fitted with Fishman "Oncore 4" Active pickups, with Volume, Brilliance, Treble, Mid and Bass controls. Natural spruce finish dreadnought with cutaway. Grade A rosewood fretboard, with 20 frets.

Sound : 10
Rich, sweet ringing. Could'nt be better.

Action, Fit, & Finish : 8
Good action for a 12 string. I'm mostly a 6 string electric player, and I was suprised how well this 12 string handles!

Reliability/Durability : 8
Strong like bull, but treat it like a lady- she deserves it!

Customer Support : No Opinion
N/A

Overall Rating : 10
I was aiming for the DG-16E-12, but I'm glad I went with this one. The cutaway is stylish, and necessary for that high fret playin. It was well worth the money I spent on it. I would buy it again.

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