Fender Villager 12-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- 12 strings, phosphor bronze
- Newporter auditorium body, non-cutaway
- X-braced spruce top, sapele back and sides
- Slim C-shaped nato neck with graphite reinforcement rods
- 24.75 inch scale length, 1.77 inch nut width
- Fishman Flex preamp
- Deluxe gig bag included, 2 year limited warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A twelve-string auditorium acoustic-electric with a Fishman preamp and a gig bag, aimed at players who want the chime of doubled strings on stage. It has no cutaway.
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ASIN: B0CBD3XWLRModel: Villager 12-StringCategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
A small stage or living room is the place for the Fender Villager, a non-cutaway Newporter auditorium body with an X-braced spruce top and sapele back and sides. A Fishman Flex preamp lets it plug in, and a deluxe gig bag is included.
The GraphTech NuBone nut and saddle supply the chime, while a slim neck and moderate scale make tension comfortable. The back and sides are laminated, and the listing gives a mixed connector entry.
Who it's for
Strummers and singer-songwriters who want the shimmer of twelve strings with a manageable neck. Players who solo high on the neck, or want a standard string count, should look at other models.
Pros and cons
- Slim C-shaped neck
- Graphite reinforcement rods in the neck
- Fishman Flex preamp
- Deluxe gig bag included
- Laminated back and sides
- Connector entry looks unclear
Performance notes
A spruce top with X bracing produces an articulate and powerful voice, and the nut and saddle material is credited with the signature twelve-string chime. Reinforcement rods help the neck resist the pull of so many strings. The preamp reproduces the natural sound when plugged into an amplifier or recording device.
Specifications
| Brand | Fender |
|---|---|
| Model | Villager 12-String |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 24.75 incheslower than 87% of 77 acoustic-electric guitars |
| String Nut Width | 1.77 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | X-braced spruce |
| Neck Material Type | Nato |
| Fretboard Material Type | Walnut |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Color | Aged Natural |
| Back Material Type | Laminated sapele |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Deluxe gig bag |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 year limited |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Fishman Flex preamp system |
| Guitar Bridge System | Modern Viking |
| Number of Strings | 12 |
| Body style | Newporter auditorium, non-cutaway |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Fender Villager 12-String a cutaway guitar?
No. The description calls it a non-cutaway Newporter auditorium body.
Is the Fender Villager 12-String an electric guitar?
No. It is an acoustic with a Fishman Flex preamp system for plugging in.
Does the Fender Villager 12-String come with a bag?
Yes. The description says a deluxe gig bag is included.