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True 12-string Tonality from Fender





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Complete with a collection of essential hardware additions, a sightly Newporter body style, and a vintage-inspired "hockey stick" headstock, the Fender Villager 12-string acoustic-electric guitar is no dime a dozen. You'll find more than enough strength within this guitar's delicate tonewood selection and Fishman electronics system to cover any venue with supreme harmonic wash. It's also extremely easy to navigate, thanks to the smooth-as-silk satin-finished nato neck and supple walnut fingerboard. Complimentary fittings such as vintage-style tuning machines, a 3-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, and a Graph Tech NuBone nut add value and utility among the Villager's most important features. Topped off with an extremely economic price point, the Villager is a ripe tonal contender among a sea of 12-string instruments.





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Powerful 12-string timbre





Fender took no shortcuts when planning the Villager’s tonewood design. Topped with solid Sitka spruce, this formidable 12-string is known for its wieldy projection and balanced sonics. When paired with the guitar’s sapele back and sides, the Villager presents a powerful and flexible tonal palette with a hint of warmth in the lower register. The resulting sound is corralled by the instrument’s forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing pattern, allowing your notes to ring with unparalleled authenticity. Sweetwater guitarists agree: if sonorous acoustic dynamics are what you’re after, the Villager is sure to satisfy.





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A step above traditional utility





Given a collection of meticulously set nickel hardware and vintage-style tuning machines, the Villager 12-string can maneuver any performance or recording session with ease. Speaking of which, the Villager's satin-finished slim "C" style neck is a dream to drive, offering incredible comfort and movement along all 20 frets. Also onboard is a Modern Viking bridge and Graph Tech NuBone nut, granting extra authenticity and tuning stability on its own.





Performance-ready Fishman preamp system





The Villager’s onboard Fishman Flex pickup system offers stage-worthy projection of your sound within minutes. Volume and tone knobs are available for immediate adjustment, making it a cinch to pinpoint the exact tone you’re looking for. Likewise, the Push Tone knob for phase control offers a shortcut to supreme bass response when required. Forgot your tuner pedal? No problem: this preamp system includes a built-in tuner for instant intonation success in any location.





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Fender Villager 12-string Acoustic-electric Features:


12-string acoustic-electric in a proprietary Fender Newporter body style


Solid Sitka spruce top generates powerful, balanced tones with an ample amount of flexiblility


Sapele back and sides provide warm undertones with significant sustain in the lower register


Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing pattern carries vibrations easier along the bridge for enhanced vibration and projection


Active Fishman Flex electronics system keeps your instrument primed for high-performance stage use


Remarkably smooth satin-finished nato neck with slim “C” profile keeps movements swift and precise


12-inch radius walnut fingerboard with white dot inlays


Onboard Modern Viking bridge retains authentic string movement


Vintage-inspired “hockey stick” headstock


Graph Tech NuBone nut and vintage-style tuning machines ensure maximum intonation stability


Complementary nickel hardware and 3-ply tortoiseshell pickguard