Applause 12-String Acoustic / Electric Guitar

Applause guitars combine roundback technology, professional features, and extreme value. Featuring a spruce top with matched, lightweight bracing designed to enhance punch and projection, the AE35 12-string has a big, clear sound. The Deep Bowl composite body delivers rich, powerful tones and maximum acoustic output. The guitar's center soundhole offers a traditional look, and its slim neck has an electric-style profile, 20 hand-finished nickel-silver frets, and low factory-set action. The AE35's easy-to-use onboard DJ3 preamp has advanced tone-shaping EQ to help you refine your amplified sound. In 1965, aerospace engineers at our parent company began an extensive research project to determine whether an acoustic guitar could be sonically improved by modifying its shape and construction. Using audio oscillators and spectrum analyzers, they measured the sonic characteristics of dozens of conventional guitars, and then began exploring new designs. Ultimately they discovered a bowl-shaped body dramatically enhances a guitar's projection, sustain, and frequency response. From this intensive R&D, the Ovation roundback guitar was born. When it debuted in 1966, our groundbreaking instrument drew immediate acclaim for its superior tone and volume. Guitarists love the powerful sound of our roundback guitars. We think you will too. Features: Top Material: Spruce Scale Length: 25 1/4" Nut Width: 1 7/8" Number of Frets: 20 Shipped insured Brand new Price: $299.00 Normally Ships Within 1-2 Days.