
Fender DG16E-12 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Spruce top. Mahogany neck. Rosewood fingerboard.
Overall User Ratings (based on 152 ratings)
Submitted August 21, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Great for beginner and moderate player, especially for the price."
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I am sure I will be enjoying this guitar for another 5 yrs.
Sound
Sound when plugged in is great, stand alone is good too. I bought bone pins for the saddle and it really brought out the "highs" wonderfully. I also replaced the Plastic bridge and replaced it with a piece of ivory I had fitted. I guess I did more to it than original out of the box but brand new it was really great for the price too.
Features
Don't remember any accessories. The electric pickup is really nice.
Ease of Use
I play weekly and change the strings every 6 months. I use LIGHT's and really enjoy the comfort and sound. 12 strings do have a wider neck but that is way they are. My hands are not big and I have no problems playing. I pick many songs too.
Quality
Everything about the finish and color are beautiful. All the varnish has held up really well for the last 5 yrs. As noted above, I changed the bridge and pins from plastic to bone. I keep it in a hard shell case.
Value
Outstanding value
Manufacturer Support
not applic.
The Wow Factor
If mine ever has a terrible accident I would buy one again.
Musical Background:
Active musician
Musical Style:
Praise and Worship
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Submitted January 29, 2005 by a customer from aol.com
"Don't get fooled by ESTEBONS PIECE OF S**T buy a great guitar like this!!!!!!!"
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This I s probobly the last guitar I would buy!!!!!
Its perfect. Look out!!!1
Sound
This guitar has great sound!!! Glad I bought it
Features
just the guitar
Quality
Great top notch
Value
can't beat the price!! All the people who bought the ESTEBON guitat,
This guitar is about the same price after shipping and handeling.
He is such a joke and a theif anyway!!!!!
Manufacturer Support
ZZounds is the best I got my guitar in less then 2 days, who can ask for more?
The Wow Factor
SEX appeal? all I know it sounds great!
Musical Background:
guitar for hire
Musical Style:
I am 35 years old, figure it out
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Submitted July 23, 2004 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Fender's DG 12-String a good value"
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Sound
For the price this guitar is as good as it gets. The pickup is decent and the overall sound is pretty good. Much like other 12-strings it can at times be difficult to keep in tune, yet overall it represents a simple and solid instrument.
Features
The pick-up is decent...there is nothing fancy, just low, mid, and high eq. coupled with a plug in which is adequate for everyday play.
Quality
Nice finish and overall workmanship.
Value
Good value on a good instrument.
The Wow Factor
Not sure is this has much 'sex appeal,' other than its own aesthetic beauty.
Musical Style:
Classic Rock
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Submitted June 15, 2005 by a customer from aol.com
"Sexy Fender"
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I hope this guitar will last me for a long time. I played my Yamaha 12 string for 25 years maybe this one will last as long I hope I do too.
Sound
This guitar has a nice bright sound but sounds best amplified. Bass strings are a lille weak but amped up it compensates. Doesn't compare with my old Yamaha 12 string acoustic for plain old acoustic sound. But I bought this guitar to be used strictly with an amp so no problem there.
Features
Pretty basic package. The equalizer is nicer. A built in tuner would have been a nice addition.
Quality
The finish is nice, I am unsure of the materials. It looks like there is a piece of cardboard inside. I don't know what that is for none of my other guitars have any paper products inside. This part is attached right under the peg board holding the strings. My other guitars have a piece of wood there. The electronics are what they are. I don't want to drop this guitar or bang it around too much. I know what I can do with a regular electric and I know what I can do with an acoustic, this one is a bit more fragile I think.
Manufacturer Support
I have owned Fender products in the past but never had to have repairs made.
Musical Background:
active musician
Musical Style:
christian,folk,rock,original, blues
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Submitted March 26, 2006 by a customer from tampabay.rr.com
"Good guitar for the money."
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Sound
Given the price, the sound is mellow and rich although base notes could be deeper. Sounds good unplugged and through amp. Good value.
Ease of Use
Easy to play, action is good.
Quality
Overall good quality and workmanship.
Value
Great value - a lot of guitar for the money.
Manufacturer Support
No problems
The Wow Factor
Good looks.
Musical Background:
active musician
Musical Style:
alternative
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Submitted July 23, 2004 by a customer from hotmail.com
Fender DG16E 12-String Customer Review
Sound
Wow the sound on this thing is gorgeous. When I strum an Am slowly you can hear everythin perfectly.
Features
The 3 band qualizer is so useful and the battery is so easy to change.
Quality
I would never expect a Fender Acoustic to sound this good. And its the perfect outdoor entertainment
Value
I got this beuty all its worth. I mean I got a Fender, 12 sting acoustic, and its semi electric. Its the ultimate package
The Wow Factor
Its got more inner beuty that outter
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Submitted May 6, 2003 by a customer from mellon.com
"I like the sound, especially through a chorus pedal. It has a very good range with the three slide eq."
I expect this guitar to last for life, with good treatment. I don't remember ever destroying a guitar in my experience (although there are times when I don't remember anything).
Sound
I have to admit, I was a little worried when I took the guitar out of the case, and started playing, the strings seemed to go out of tune immediately; this is somewhat different from my experience with a Yamaha 12 string accoustic, but I quickly found out that it was only a factor of the strings needing to stretch and now it holds it's tune very well.
I also tried using a capo for 12 strings, but I also experienced the stretching factor. I suppose I will try again after the strings are worn in.
Features
I particularly like the three slide eq - very good range.
Quality
I bought the black model, and if you are really fussy, you can see the hairline cracks in the coating. Note: this is only surface cracks, and is only in the finish, or the polyurethane. Nothing to worry about, and not visible, except from inches away.
Value
Well, here's the gist: I paid 349 for it at a dealer that will not be mentioned, and then I see it here for 279 - I immediately got in touch with the place I bought it, and if the don't give me the difference (which they promise) I will return it, and order a brand new one.
Manufacturer Support
not applicable.
The Wow Factor
gotta have an accoustic 12 string electric - I have 6 string ovation, and Vantage Avenger electric, as well as Yamaha 6 string, Yamaha 12 string and Martin Classical.
Musical Style:
Folk, country and classical - some rock, ala Pink Floyd.
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Submitted May 5, 2003 by a customer from mellon.com
"I like the sound, especially through a chorus pedal. It has a very good range with the three slide eq."
I expect this guitar to last for life, with good treatment. I don't remember ever destroying a guitar in my experience (although there are times when I don't remember anything).
Sound
I have to admit, I was a little worried when I took the guitar out of the case, and started playing, the strings seemed to go out of tune immediately; this is somewhat different from my experience with a Yamaha 12 string accoustic, but I quickly found out that it was only a factor of the strings needing to stretch and now it holds it's tune very well.
I also tried using a capo for 12 strings, but I also experienced the stretching factor. I suppose I will try again after the strings are worn in.
Features
I particularly like the three slide eq - very good range.
Quality
I bought the black model, and if you are really fussy, you can see the hairline cracks in the coating. Note: this is only surface cracks, and is only in the finish, or the polyurethane. Nothing to worry about, and not visible, except from inches away.
Value
Well, here's the gist: I paid 349 for it at a dealer that will not be mentioned, and then I see it here for 279 - I immediately got in touch with the place I bought it, and if the don't give me the difference (which they promise) I will return it, and order a brand new one.
Manufacturer Support
not applicable.
The Wow Factor
gotta have an accoustic 12 string electric - I have 6 string ovation, and Vantage Avenger electric, as well as Yamaha 6 string, Yamaha 12 string and Martin Classical.
Musical Style:
Folk, country and classical - some rock, ala Pink Floyd.
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