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ESP LTD TL-12 Thinline 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar, Black

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Style: 12-String


Color: Black


Features

  • The LTD TL-12 Black has a Mahogany Body with a Maple Top, Mahogany Neck and a Rosewood Fingerboard
  • This guitar comes equipped with a Rosewood Bridge w/ Graphtech Nubone XB Saddle
  • It has a Set-Neck Construction with a 25" Scale with 22 Jumbo Frets and a Thin-U Neck Contour
  • The Pickup is a B-Band Electret Film Transducer w/ B-Band T-7 Preamp w/ Onboard Tuner

Description

The TL series is an entirely new thin line transducer-electric LTD series for 2014, featuring our Acoustic Resonant Chamber. Choose from steel string, nylon string, or 12-string models with premier components like Graphtech NuBone-XB nuts and saddles and B-Band pickup technology. If you've been searching for that full-body acoustic tone on your next performance or recording, then you will most definitely want to check out one of these TL models today.


Brand: ESP


Color: Black


Top Material Type: Maple Wood


Body Material: Mahogany


Back Material Type: Basswood


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Fretboard Material Type: Rosewood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: Piezoelectric


String Material Type: Nylon


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


Item Weight: 12 pounds


Product Dimensions: 19 x 6 x 48 inches


Item model number: LTL12BLK


Batteries: 1 9V batteries required. (included)


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: September 16, 2014


Back Material: Basswood


Body Material: Mahogany


Color Name: Black


Fretboard Material: Rosewood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: Piezoelectric


Scale Length: 25.0


String Material: Nylon


Top Material: Maple Wood


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Number of Strings: 12


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


Size: 12-String


Standing screen display size: 1


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    • Best 12 string ever
Style: 12-String Color: Black
This instrument is perfect for practice without amplifier and sounds incredible with. Easy play and yet another perfect LTD guitar in my arsenal.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023 by Robert Brockman
    • ESP Winner*****
Style: 6-String Color: Black
I have had the guitar for a few weeks now. I was waiting to be sure everything worked and that I still like playing this guitar. This is my second guitar after purchasing a Washburn. There is a big difference in sound and built quality. The delivery was on time. The guitar came in three different box sizes. One very large about 5 ft. one inside of that, and then the final box, well wrapped and packaged. I was lucky I was home. I did not want that huge box sitting outside too long, or having the UPS guy throw it on my front door space, like they do. First impression is that this acoustic/electric guitar is a bit heavier than I expected. Not a problem though. It can start to be heavy after an hour or so playing. The sound is crisp and clear once its plugged into a decent amp or PA system. I have two EV PA's, mixed through a Yamaha mixer, then plugged in to a Zoom H6 audio recorder. The onboard tuner is large and easy to read. Just turn on the tuner, pluck the string, when the string is in tune the display changes to green. Its easier to remember to turn it off than the onboard Washburn which is very dim. The only issue like the Washburn is that the battery a 9 volt. does not last more than 10 days of every day playing. The real down side, is that the ESP LTL 6, has 9 volt battery which is screwed to the back of the guitar body and you need a small philips head screwdriver to undo the screws on the plate. So remember to pack a philips head screwdriver when you are at a gig. Without the battery there is no electric sound or even a tuner. I usually print the date on the 9 volt to measure how long the battery lasted. This part I do not like. Because it will run through several batteries per month. Its the same problem on the Washburn. But the Washburn has a pop up and out cover for the battery compartment, no screwdriver needed. In terms of likes, the fret board is larger than most guitars. Its easy to find the fret markers when playing. I finger pick some times and the fret and sound are decent. There is no humming or sound distortion. Although I have a medium size male hand, the fret board is comfortable to use. The overall sound is super nice. You can hear some parts that sound like a full electric guitar but most of the time its an amplified acoustic sound which is what I like the most. My style of music has more focus on the vocals and lyrics than music which acts like an accompaniment. The black color goes with my Yamaha keyboard which I also play. I like the black color body and was looking for something that looked good on stage and had better sound of quality. Overall the guitar meets my needs. I played it 99% of the time over my other guitars. AsI said I play both keyboards and guitar and want instruments that bring quality and professionalism to the stage. I also suggest a better guitar carrying case because it is heavier, so a cheap soft guitar cases are not going to protect your investment. Once you place it down, it going to hit the ground hard if you are not careful. Another suggestion is always place in a guitar stand when not in use, either on stage or at home. Just some suggestions from 21 years of playing on the road. The downside again is the battery life. It seems to last only 7-10 days depending on much you play per day. Once that battery dies, you have only a tinny sound coming out of the body. I wish that were better, but again my Washburn does that too. I am not going to give it a lesser star-rating, for that. Currently thats the technology to have sound and a built in tuner. If anyone reading this has a better suggestion, go ahead and leave me a message. Best of Luck! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2015 by Anthony F
    • Excellent, cannot have greater value and beauty
Style: 6-String Color: Aqua Marine Burst
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Aqua marine is my second ESP LTD TL6 after the black one. The model brims with amazing value, particularly at price points I got these on! Will not dwell on specs and features since you can search them online easily. I will say that the guitars are excellently manufactured in Indonesia, and as you can see Aqua marine dazzles with a unique serenity. How differing hues bring out distinct personalities. Few things to note: 1. Do not get this guitar thinking you can hear its sound as an acoustic guitar unplugged. The sound unplugged is as mellow as from an electric guitar unplugged. 2. The loudness from high E string in Black was much low compared to other strings. Had it checked with a Guitar Center tech, who reinserted the transducer pickup. The pickup (metallic strip) needs to be completely flushed and tight against the body to pick up strings' vibrations evenly. After that, the sound became balanced. Did not encounter this issue in Aqua marine. 3. Fishman TL3 sound adjustment is top notch with clear changes to the tone. Electronic Tuner is not very accurate though. 4. Excellent Grover tuners along with Nut (all features and appointments except for electric tuner are of high grade). 5. The guitar is longer than most and thus you will have to search hard for a case that would fit it. ESP LTD one is quite expensive. 6. There is a new TL 7 model out this year, which has seven strings. I thought the broader bulky look was a bit odd and extra string for me would be unnecessary. Choose what suits you. You will be more than delighted with TL 6 so long as you know what this guitar does. 7. And yes, the guitar takes multi-effect processors very well, enhancing the use for it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021 by Gnr was the greatest Gnr was the greatest
    • After 6 months…Absolutely love ESP guitars! Esp. this one!
Style: Nylon String Color: Natural
I reviewed it right after I got it and was loving it already then. Since that time it has become my constant companion. I travel alot and take it with me everywhere I go. I have a pit group sofa and the pie section now belongs to “Fancy” (a name my wife and daughter gave it. It virtually plays itself, so-to-speak with a little help from me. It’s quiet enough and comfortable enough that I usually just keep it in my lap and softly practice while watching television or playing board games. When I want it amplified, I have a Zoom g1X foot pedal that I plug headphones into and just go for it. For recording it sounds fantastic just straight up through a Shure MVI. Coupled with the Zoom pedal and heavenly opportunities abound! Just love this guitar and ESP for making it. 😍😎👍👍👍 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022 by Reginald Huggins
    • VERY HEAVY/ and its a semi hollow body guitar
Style: 6-String Color: Wine Red
This guitar needs to be plugged in. Although it is advertised as an acoustic/electric guitar, unplugged in sound is like that of an electric guitar. Plugged in to an acoustic guitar amp, it does reproduce a very close resemblance of an acoustic guitar should sound. I would not recommend if you are looking for a closer "natural" sound of an acoustic guitar. There is nothing out there, that will replicate, the beautiful natural sound of a true acoustic guitar. There are some that come as close as can get such as Taylor T5z and. Fender. Acoustasonic series, and some others, if your don't mind breaking the bank. I would recommend if you are okay with the above description. It is decently made, and conservatively priced. I could not play it because I have severe thumb arthritis, and the action is closer to that of an acoustic. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2021 by dont ask
    • Meh
Style: 6-String Color: Black
Update 2-9-2023. Still a marginal guitar. The battery runs out between place which is a pain in the ass because trying to get the cover off to replace the battery is not easy. Not impressed with this guitar at all other than it’s good to look at. Well the G string broke twice when I tried to play it at a gig. Then the battery died the next time I tried to play it at a gig. I have managed to replace all of those and so far so good but I have yet to take it to a gig and play because something went wrong every time. Bummer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022 by Rosemary Gabriel

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