Fender Villager 12 string

[Dom in Dorset]

It's time to get a better 12 string, I've been using a Stagg, I set it up nicely but the sound is a little "cheap". I'm on a budget so the Villager seems to be a good option at £300
[url="http://www.fender.com/en-GB/series/california/villager-12-string-cutaway-electric-solid-spruce-top-mahogany-back-and-sides-fishman-preamp-with-built-in-tuner"]http://www.fender.com/en-GB/series/california/villager-12-string-cutaway-electric-solid-spruce-top-mahogany-back-and-sides-fishman-preamp-with-built-in-tuner[/url]
Anyone tried one?

[canarybass]

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1373011956' post='2132676']
Anyone tried one?
[/quote]

I've not tried one, but it looks fantastic - I love those hockey stick headstocks you get on Fender 12 strings!

[JimBobTTD]

I had a [i][b]different[/b][/i] Fender 12 string which was rather poorly built. I think that there is a reason that Fender are the top dog when it comes to electric guitars and basses but hardly see a look-in when it comes to acoustics.

[skankdelvar]

[quote name='canarybass' timestamp='1373018161' post='2132777']
those hockey stick headstocks you get on Fender 12 strings!
[/quote]

Also known as 'Smurf Hat' headstocks over the pond, apparently.



In any event, I like them too. Another reason why I am gas-ing for an Electric XII. Roll on the Squier re-issue.

Edited July 5, 2013 by skankdelvar

[Mykesbass]

I'd check out some of the lesser name brands like Cort and Aria before making a decision.