The D12X1AE Dreadnought acoustic-electric 12-string guitar produces a full, robust sound. Pairing the solid Sitka spruce top with mahogany grained high pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides, the D12X1AE features Fishman electronics and a non-cutaway style body. The result: great-sounding, great-playing guitar that is environmentally friendly and priced within reach of every aspiring guitarist.
- Model: Steel String Backpacker Guitar
- Construction: Unique To Backpacker
- Body Size: Unique To Backpacker
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Rosette: none
- Top Bracing Pattern: Unique To Backpacker
- Top Braces: Solid Spruce
- Back Material: Solid Tonewoods
- Back Purfling: none
- Side Material: Solid Tonewood
- Endpiece: none
- Endpiece Inlay: none
- Binding: none
- Top Inlay Style: none
- Side Inlay: none
- Back Inlay: none
- Neck Material: Solid Hardwood
- Neck Shape: Unique Contour
- Nut Material: Corian
- Headstock: Solid
- Headplate: none
- Heelcap: none
- Fingerboard Material: Richlite
- Scale Length: 24''
- Number Of Frets Clear: 15
- Number Of Frets Total: 15
- Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1-11/16''
- Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2-1/8''
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: 1 at 5th & 2 at 12th
- Fingerboard Binding: none
- Finish Back & Sides: Hand Rubbed Finish
- Finish Top: Hand Rubbed Finish
- Finish Neck: Hand Rubbed Finish
- Bridge Material: Richlite
- Bridge Style: Unique To Backpacker Steel String
- Bridge String Spacing: 2.187''
- Saddle: 16'' radius/Compensated/Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Chrome w/ Small Buttons
- Recommended Strings: Martin Extra Light 80/20 Bronze (M170)
- Bridge & End Pins: White with Black Dots/Chrome Strap Button
- Pickguard: none
- Case: Padded Combo Bag
- Interior Label: Paper Label
- Electronics: Not available as an option
- Other Options: Available left-handed at no additional charge
- Other Comments: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.
