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The S-12 is the first U.S.A.-made, all-solid-wood production line harp guitar in over 100 years. Simple appointments and regionally harvested tonewoods produce this great sounding affordable hand crafted instrument. It features a select north Idaho Englemann spruce top, mahogany back/sides and neck, spanish heel neck design, walnut binding, rosewood fretboard and bridge, truss rod and a custom passive piezo contact pickup installed. Tuned F-G-A-B-C-D, the bass harp strings can be plucked to bring new voicings to the guitar and they also ring sympathetically adding natural sustain and reverb.

Harp guitars have traditionally been showcase pieces for great luthiers. They are incredible vehicles for displaying wood selection, acoustically engineered lines and cavity shapes, and masterful finish work. All of these categories of expression are present here in this breathtakingly beautiful instrument. It is a wonder to behold and a joy to play. With imaginative tunings, the sympathetic strings in the harp portion of the guitar speak in complex and complimentary ways that can become a part of your musical vocabulary. 

Soft case gig bag included.
Tonedevil Guitars S-12 Symphony Harp Guitar Natural
Tonedevil Guitars S-12 Symphony Harp Guitar Natural
Tonedevil Guitars S-12 Symphony Harp Guitar Natural

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Body
  • Body type: Harp
  • Cutaway: Non-cutaway
  • Top wood: Engelmann Spruce
  • Back & sides: Solid Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Modified X, slanted back bracing
  • Body finish: Satin lacquer
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Nut width: 1.875 in. (47.62 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish:
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Configuration: Three-point passive
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Gotoh 16:1
  • Bridge: Rosewood 
  • Saddle & nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 12-string
  • Case: Soft case gig bag 
  • Accessories: Warranty card, adjustment tools
  • Country of origin: United States

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  • Satin lacquer finish
  • Gotoh 16:1 gear ratio professional tuners
  • 12" radius fingerboard
  • 14-fret body
  • 4-1/8" body depth at tail
  • 3-1/8" body depth at harp head
  • 15.5" body width at bout
  • 41.5" overall length of instrument
  • Harp String Scale Lengths:
  • 33.125 in., 32.25 in., 31.25 in., 30 in., 29 in.
  • 25-1/2 in. guitar scale length
  • 2-1/4 in. string spacing at saddle
  • 1-9/16 in. string spacing at nut
  • 1-7/8 in. width at nut
  • Setup Specs:
  • Low E height @ 12th Fret: ~0.10 in.
  • High E height @ 12th Fret: ~0.070 in.
  • Low E height @ 1st Fret: ~0.023 in.
  • High E height @ 1st Fret: ~0.013 in.

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  • Fantastic instrument

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byCharles

    fromOakland, TN

    I wanted one of these for years, and finally got one. It is far lighter and easier to play than I expected. The entire instrument feels very well built, and Plays very smooth.

  • outstanding value, fit and finish and incredible tone

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byBob Perrone

    fromAllentown, PA

    I have the pleasure of owning a Tone Devil harp guitar, the S-18 12 string guitar/6 Subs. The craftsmanship is second to none and will stand up to the most critical players scrutiny. They use the most resonant tonewoods for a full, rich sound all produced in an instrument that is a joy to play. The fret work, bracing, action is all perfect and the detail work makes it a true work of art, that sings. To have an American made, high quality harp guitar available again has opened so many creative doors in my composing and performances. Again, don't be intimated, it is easy to play and will blow you and your audiences away with the rich harmonics and deep rich tone. A must have for any soloist and also for group players. They also produce outstanding "regular" 6 string concert and nylon models. Treat yourself to a true master built instrument.

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  • asked byJoan

    fromIllinois

    Looking for a harp guitar case.

    Looking for a harp guitar case.

    Open Reply -
    This would have to be special ordered. Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you set up and taken care of.
  • asked byDEW

    fromAltoona, PA

    Do you carry the super treble model of these tonedevil harp guitars?

    Do you carry the super treble model of these tonedevil harp guitars?

    Open Reply -
    No, unfortunately not.