Sound Pure's Take

The Englemann and Mahogany combination is just flat out great for this 12 string. The Englemann's response at low volumes captured with its brilliance is something that is to be noted, and the mahogany keeps such a nice balance across the tonal spectrum. The final product is a tone more complex and rich than you'd think, but retains a certain airiness and lushness. This would be perfect for a full band setting, or just someone looking to find their forever partner to jam with on the couch!

From Eastman Guitars

AC522CE-12 Grand Auditorium Acoustic 
 
Ideal choice for fingerstyle, flatpicking & vocal backing. Solid Engelmann spruce top, solid mahogany back & sides with balanced voice throughout the entire range. Fishman Matrix VT Pickup System.
Serial Number: 140937681
 
Body Dimensions: 16″ X 4 23/32″
 
Cutaway: Venetian-style
 
Top Wood: Solid Engelmann Spruce
 
Bracing: Hand-carved Scalloped X
 
Rosette: Inlaid Wood
 
Back/Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
 
Body Binding: 5-Ply Rosewood
 
Neck Woods: Mahogany
 
Fingerboard: Ebony
 
Nut: 1 3/4″-wide Bone
 
Scale Length: 25 1/2″
 
Frets: 20 Nickel – Silver
 
Inlays: Pearl Dot
 
Pickup System: Fishman Matrix VT
 
Controls: Volume, Tone
 
Bridge/Saddle: Ebony/Bone, 2 5/32″ Spacing
 
Tuners: Gold-plated Gotoh
 
Strings: D’Addario EXP16 .012-.053
 
Available Finish: Natural Gloss Finish
 
Case: Hardshell Case Included 

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