








🎶 Elevate your sound, own the spotlight with Fesley’s 12-string power!
The Fesley 12 String Guitar is a full-size 42-inch acoustic-electric instrument crafted with a solid AAA Spruce top and Mahogany back for rich tonal depth. Featuring a durable purpleheart fretboard, a comfortable C-shaped neck with cutaway for upper fret access, and 18:1 sealed tuners, it offers precise playability. Its built-in preamp with a 4-band EQ provides versatile sound shaping, while the included bundle of accessories ensures you’re ready to play right out of the box. Ideal for beginners and professionals alike, this guitar combines quality craftsmanship with modern features and a 1-year warranty for peace of mind.






















| ASIN | B0C5HWW3H3 |
| Back Material | Mahogany Wood |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. (included) |
| Battery type | Zinc Carbon |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,471 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #88 in Acoustic-Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Spruce |
| Color Name | FDET280-Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (65) |
| Date First Available | August 24, 2023 |
| Fretboard Material | Purple-heart |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | combination |
| Item Weight | 5.1 pounds |
| Item model number | FDET280 |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 12 |
| Product Dimensions | 15.4 x 4.59 x 42 inches |
| Proficiency Level | All |
| Scale Length | 25.5 Inches |
| Size | Full Size |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Brass |
| Top Material | Spruce Wood |
G**.
Worth considerably more than what it costs.
I purchased this on the reputation of a strat copy by the same company. It was nearly as good as the strat. ths sound is good and I really like the chunky neck. The action is very low for a12 string and the pickup equipped with a tuner works very well. Like all guitars I recommend replacing the tuners with Gotoh, Grover or some other high end tuners. this is the best upgrade you can do to any guitar no matter how much it cost unless it already is equipped that way. Overall it is a very good buy. This company will do well if they do not become a victim of their own success and drop quality as they become more well known.
T**E
Pretty impressed
This guitar is what it says it is. I watched several reviews on YouTube before buying it. Although I questioned the reviews at the time for being mostly positive, they were honest. This guitar is punching well above its price. Two of the criticisms about it were tuners and ruff fret ends. I did not find either to be an issues. The guitar stays in tune. No complaints with the stock strings. Yes the bridge pins are plastic and the nut and saddle are synthetic bone but the top is solid spruce and the body is mahogany plywood. Big resonating sound for small dollars. Tried the pick up at church tonight and it works. Tuner is very convenient. I’m considering another one for a friend. Jury is out on how it will ware over time, but I got almost nothing in it. Update: I have also removed six strings and evaluated this guitar as a standard guitar. As such, I had to loosen the truss rod by a turn to adjust for less tension on the neck. As a standard guitar it provides a wider neck for large fingered people (like me). With light strings it still resonates well and the action is good. Now I have a guitar with a 12 string option that has a pick up and tuner. It plays equally well as a six string. Still very happy with my purchase.
K**N
Great guitar!
Great quality guitar for the price. The 12 strings sound amazing, and the built in tuner and preamp work great. It sounds good plugged in and acoustic on its own. The only complaint I have is that the fretboard is extremely dry, but that’s an easy fix and doesn’t deserve a dropped review. Thanks!
G**R
Fesley Rolls Out The Jingle-Jangle Carpet!
Never before have I come across a 12-string kit as cool as this for less! Fesley’s 12-string acoustic guitar has a nice, comfortable neck, and the strings sound beautiful! I just can’t resist playing the Byrds and Tom Petty on this one over and over again. The black finish gives the guitar a super-classy look, the preamp is easy to use, and the volume from the dreadnought body is excellent. Having the output jack off to the side makes it easier to slip a strap over the rear strap button. In addition, Fesley provides a complete pack of accessories! We’re talking a cable, choice of two pickguards, Allen wrenches, picks, capo, string winder, polish cloth, and extra strings! Even the foam blocks in the package make great blocks for sanding wood on my guitar builds! A super package deal without breaking the bank! I highly recommend this guitar to 12-string enthusiasts of all experiences!
J**L
Updating from two to four star
As stated in first review, I received my order in a very timely manner. The guitar was packed very well and is beautiful. I originally gave it two stars because of the sharp overhanging frets and it cut a finger. After I got over being very upset and posting a poor review, I done some filing, cleaning up and started playing. The neck is straight, intonation is plus or minus a couple cents off but plays beautifully, sounds beautiful. For the price it’s very nice. I will be putting some lighter gauge strings on it but it came with an extra set and I hate to let anything go to waste. As it is the guitar is very playable. For a beginner and you want a nice cheaper guitar, this may be it. Just hope this was a quality miss and a younger player won’t get their finger cut.
S**I
Great!
Really good guitar! I was amazed for the quality of the guitar for a very good price! Definitely repurchasing here, great customer service
J**A
Viene bonita tal cual como la imagen porqué le doy 3 estrellas, por que el clavijero es de muy mala calidad al afinarla se rompieron 2 y la herramienta que trae para extraer los topos donde se ajustan las cuerdas no sirve para esa función...
T**.
Yeppie
At the price I didn't expect much. When arived I was checking everything out to see what I can do to make this 12 string play. I didn't need to do anything. The action was perfect, the neck was good and straight. Surprised me to no end. The finish was perfect. I played a Martin 12 string 40 years ago and this one was as good. I might even put an x-mount to put my tonewood on it. It is a nice edition to my collection and there are some music that sounds better with the 12 string. Thanks for the good deal.
S**N
If you want to try out a 12 string guitar without breaking the bank, this will totally do. If you want a 12 string to play around the camp fire, while limiting the financial consequences should the harsh conditions affect the guitar, this should work great. If you want to start learning the guitar? In that case though, do yourself a favor, and don't start on a 12 string :-). The lacquered finish is impecable, it doesn't feel brittle. The tuning keys turn smoothly. The neck looks straight. The frets all seem right. No buzzing that isn't to be blamed on the player. String action feels fairly low, which seems appropriate for a 12 string. Respectable range of volume, allowing for nuance and filling a room with sound. It's perhaps not the most powerful we've heard, but pretty good. Enjoyable, musical sound. If we look at it critically: The neck seems fairly thin. It's very playable, but we worry if that could make the head fragile in the long run. If we squint, we wonder if maybe, maybe, we might be seeing a slight curvature of the top around the nuts. And if we nitpick, the finish around where the fingerboard meets the top is less perfect than the rest, with maybe a hint of glue. If we knock on the body, there's good resonance, except less so on the upper bout near the neck. The nut for the second B string is placed such that the string kind of rests on the nut of the other B string, taking a small detour. I don't know if that's typical, it's a bit crowded there. Doesn't seem to matter since they spread out at the bridge anyway. We're having to be fairly picky to come up with these points, that tells you something. It looks nice and plays well, the finish is impecable nearly everywhere, it's quite amazing for this price. Just its longevity is perhaps a questionmark, but it seems sound enough now. It does seem to need frequent tuning so far, but it's only been 3 days and these are humid summer days. It seems to be settling a bit. As if this weren't already great value, it's even Acoustic-electric! The pickup works fine. We toned down the treble somewhat, but there's the knobs for it. And there's an integrated tuner. Doesn't always respond very fast, but seems on par with other integrated tuners we've seen. As if the implausibly low price wasn't good enough, they throw in a bunch of accessories. The strap is basic but functional, that's welcome. The bag is quite useful. The padding isn't super thick (especially on the sides), but the finish seems reasonably tough. (Though one seam has a slight tare already, not sure if it arrived like that.) I like the handles, and the external pouch. The backpack straps are ineffectual however: they position the guitar so high that you're likely to hit the fragile neck on something. (And they're too short.) The capo works: it's pretty stiff, but probably needs to be for a 12 string. I love that a set of replacement strings is provided: that rounds up the set of accessories very well. There's an adhesive pick guard (and a replacement). Some of the other accessories are less essential. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with the *two* soft sanding blocks? The cable is basic: it's kind of short (~6feet) and the cable plugs feel like they don't sit fully into the jack, although it still works. The string winder seems pretty loose, but best to have it I guess. There's a thoughtful little table of cords on a string you can hang from the tuning keys: it's a nice touch. It does feel like a pretty complete set of accessories (even the 9V battery for the pickup), with a little cloth baggy, and mostly fits into the external pocket of the bag. This is impressive value. I didn't think you could get a "real" instrument for this price, I'm pretty astonished.
A**R
The Fesley 12-String Guitar with Mahogany back and sides is an absolute gem, perfect for both beginners and seasoned players alike. The overall build and materials of this guitar are great quality that produce a lovely sound. The built-in tuner with its clear LED display makes tuning a breeze, adding a level of convenience that truly enhances my playing experience. The acoustic-electric setup is great for plugging into an amp as I tested it out during a jam session with friends. The general sound produced by this guitar without the amp is rich and full, with the added depth of the 12 strings. As this was my first 12 string guitar, I was happy that the bundle included everything I could ever need, from a durable guitar bag for easy transport, to spare strings, capo, picks, and even an allen wrench for tuning adjustments. The adjustable strap, string winder, cleaning cloth, and sanding block further elevate the value of this purchase. I will say the adjustable strap is very basic, it doesn't have any padding but for a beginner it is a good starting strap. For long hours of playing I do recommend getting a padded strap. Strumming this guitar feels just like a 6-string, only with the added beauty of doubled chords, making it a joy to play and explore. The overall look of this guitar is also stunning, and I must say it delivers both quality and versatility.
L**N
This 12 string guitar was a dream out of the box, the case is great, the guitar looks amazing, and the capability to plug it in to an amp and play is a major win. Overall the entire guitar feels and looks great quality the only caveat is within the first 10 plays two of the strings broke. Luckily strings are fairly easy and affordable to replace but that does need to be noted. Sound wise it sounds amazing and professional, as someone who is a more casual player a 12 string really makes everything sound beautiful and more professional. Just wait till you plug it into an amp you will be very impressed with yourself and consider taking your show on the road for a minute. Overall, despite the string issue(which again is easily fixable) this guitar plays like a dream and comes well equipped for personal use or performing, whatever your style is.
T**R
Until I saw this, I did not know electric acoustic guitars were A thing. I do not have an amp for this yet, but I plan on getting one. Even still, this works well as an acoustic guitar, and I didn't realize just how hard it was going to be to learn a 12 string guitar as I didn't know they existed until I got this. I was surprised at just how nice this guitar looked when I got it. I like the packaging it comes in and I like the case that comes with it. It's not a hard case so you do need to be careful, but it is a case that works like a backpack or, you can just sling it over your shoulder and go. It has a pocket on the outside which allows you to carry all of your accessories that come with the guitar. I had no idea if it was in tune or not but I have a neighbor who knows stuff like that and has an ear for that sort of thing as he's been playing guitar for over 50 years and he was surprised that coming out of the box almost nothing needed to be adjusted. Thankfully, this comes pre-strung so you do not need to add strings to it. If you're looking for reasonably priced 12 string guitar, I think this is a pretty good option. The fact that it is an electric acoustic guitar, makes it even better. Even more so the fact that it comes with everything outside of the amp. Including an extra set of strings, picks, cleaning clothes, and various other knickknacks. This guitar is well worth the price.
L**S
Be realistic about the price point of this guitar and you won't be disappointed!! I got this guitar as a gift for my husband, who wanted to pick up playing again after many years (so excuse the poor playing in the video haha), and he absolutely loves it. While we're not professional musicians or audiophiles by any means, to me the sound is gorgeous. There’s a richness to the 12 strings that makes it feel really full and vibrant. One thing to note: tuning a 12-string guitar takes a bit more effort than a standard 6-string. It’s not just that there are more strings, but the tension can affect already-tuned strings, so you often need to go back and fine-tune as you go. You can find online tuners or apps but note that most are for 6 strings. We found a great online one which worked perfectly for us by searching for a free 12 string tuner, but had a harder time finding suitable apps. The finish is a shiny black, which looks stunning, though it does show fingerprints more easily. Comes with a polisher, but you will notice the oily fingerprints as you're handling it. The guitar comes with everything you need to get started: strap, picks, capo, case (with both backpack straps and a handle), spare strings, and said polisher. Overall, for the price, this guitar is a fantastic value. It’s fun to play, sounds amazing, and comes ready to go right out of the box. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a beautiful 12-string experience. Does it compare to high end guitars costing over $1000? Probably not. Is it a great guitar with pretty decent quality items included at a reasonable price point? For sure!!
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