Looking for a 12-string on a budget? Check out the D-X2E model, a solid spruce topped model with HPL back and sides for added durability. It has a great sound and gets close at the Martin sound for a great price.
From Martin Guitar’s Website: "This is a new model released in 2024 by Martin. The acoustic-electric D-X2E Brazilian 12-String has a hand-rubbed satin spruce top with a tasteful abalone pattern rosette and figured "Brazilian rosewood" pattern high-pressure laminate (HPL) back and sides for added durability and looks. Playability enhancements include a thinner fingerboard with a gently beveled comfort edge and refined string spacing, and a modernized bridge contour for a smooth and comfortable playing experience. It also features a select hardwood neck, fingerboard, and bridge for improved sound and sustain, and Martin E-1 electronics with a built-in chromatic tuner and volume, tone, and phase controls. The D-X2E Brazilian 12-String's Dreadnought body size is loud and projective with strong bass, lending itself to any genre and experience level, while the extra strings provide a unique layer of chime, tone, and texture." Comes with a softshell case.
Specs:
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 7/8''
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
SPECS
Body Size: D-14 Fret
Finish Top: Hand-Rubbed Satin
Construction: Mortise & Tenon Neck Joint
Back and Side Finish: Satin
Bracing Pattern: X-Brace
Scale Length: 25.4"
Brace Shape: Scalloped
Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 7/8''
Top Material: Spruce
Neck Shape: PA Profile
Back Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Neck Taper: High-Performance Taper
Side Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Electronics: Martin E-1
Bridge Style: Sloped Modern Belly
Binding: None
Bridge String Spacing: 2 5/16''
Bridge Material: Select Hardwood
Bridge Pin Material: White Plastic
Pickguard: Faux Tortoise
Bridge Pin Dots: Black Plastic
Saddle: White Tusq
Rosette: Single Ring Abalone Pattern
Saddle Radius: 16"
Brace Material: Spruce
Brace Size: 5/16"
Heelcap: Black Boltaron
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Fingerboard Material: Select Hardwood
Finish Neck: Hand-Rubbed
Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 5/16''
Fingerboard Inlay Style: Style 28
Number of Frets Total: 20
Fingerboard Inlay Material: Faux Abalone Pattern
Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret
Side Dots: White
Headstock Shape: Solid
Tuning Machines: Satin Chrome Closed Gear
Headplate Material: Brazilian Rosewood HPL
Headplate Logo Style: Script Ink
Nut Material: White Corian
Case: softshell gig bag
