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I feel like it's sacrilege to talk about a different brand jumbo 12-string guitar on a Guild forum - I hold Guild jumbo 12-strings as the standard by which we measure and compare all acoustic 12-string guitars! I tried a set of Martin Marquis strings on my new Eastman AC330E 12-string - First...

Pete Townshend has one.

Most coated strings are coated first then wound - Elixirs and now D'Addario XS are wound then coated. The D'Addario XT's replace their older EXP coated strings and these are still coated then wound which gives them a more natural feel. I think the difference between coated/wound and...

Should I give up hoping for a limited edition run of F-612's ?

Beautiful finish on these, I can't fault it - it was hard to get a shot of the back without reflection! Here it is from another angle, taken after the tuner swap.

I bought an Eastman AC330E 12-string jumbo a few months ago. Sitka over mahogany. Swapped the Ping tuners for Gotoh SG-381-05C It's not Guild F-512/412 good ... but it is very, very good and outstanding value with a nice 6-latch hard case.

Tried them both, same result .. too slippery! I think the problem with Elixirs for me (and possibly D'Addario XS) is the strings are wound then coated. I have no problem with any other brands (including D'Addario XT's) where the string is coated then wound. Big difference in my opinion.

I just saw your post on AGF - I signed out there after they banned me but I still check out posts - absolutely fantastic guitar, really beautiful, I love it!

You 80/20 users should try Curt Mangan round-core 80/20's - they have this uncanny trick of lifting the mids, almost sounds like you're playing a guitar with mahogany back and sides! I rotate them with John Pearse 80/20's and D'Addario Nickel Bronze on my Gibson Historic 1957 SJ-200.

I have a 2020 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1957 SJ-200 - torrified top, hide glue, thin finish. It doesn't sound anything like the SJ-200 in that clip.

I had a red F-412 but sold it a couple of years ago .. as well as a Maton Country jumbo 12, Morris B-50-12, Taylor 355 and a Martin Grand J12-40E Special. I would rate this Eastman just below the F-412 and above the Taylor 355.

Very hard to fault it - nice response - comfortable neck - great finish - good volume - nice 6-latch hard case. Tuners are smooth but ratio is a tad fast, more like 12:1 but they work fine. Strangely these come with 12-53 D'Addario EJ-39 strings from factory but I got dealer to fit Martin Retro...

I don't want to upset you guys - this is a fabulous forum - but I bought a new jumbo 12-string acoustic guitar last week ... and it's not a Guild. Eastman AC330E. It's no F-512 or 412 ... but it is very impressive and outstanding value.

That rosewood scooped mids becomes most noticeable if you play a mahogany guitar and rosewood guitar back-to-back - mids spring out on the mahogany guitar. I've found the flattest, most even balance with maple jumbo guitars.

Have you adjusted them - you can firm up the turning by tightening the screw that holds the button/knob on - there's a spring washer that compresses.

Fantastic - I saw your post over on the AGF - they banned me so I've logged off but still read some posts - apparently my contributions have not been missed - love your Guild collection.

OK so not a Guild F50 but I have a 2020 Gibson Custom historic 1957 SJ-200 and it's probably the warmest sounding guitar I've ever played .. and yes, it's Maple. Factory .012" PB's sound muddy when they wear in, I wanted something cleaner and clearer. First string change I tried John Pearse...

Just a quick heads up - Strings By Mail are selling the Guild F-2512E for $399 and F-240E for $299 Good price to get into some jumbo guitars...

I haven't read all the posts so excuse me if this comparison has already been suggested. 'Black Magic Woman' The original by Peter Green era Fleetwood Mac ... or the Santana version?

For Silk & Steel strings in a slightly heavier gauge I suggest these 2.