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Fender CD-60-12

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description Fender CD-60-12 Overview

The Fender CD-60-12 is a versatile 12-string acoustic that serves as an excellent intermediate instrument for those wanting to explore expanded harmonies. It features a solid spruce top and mahogany back/sides, providing the necessary resonance for a 12-string's complex sound. While it leans toward the entry-level side of 'intermediate,' its build quality and tonal balance make it a reliable choice for expanding musical horizons.

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How is a 12-string Fender CD-60-12 tuned?

It uses six courses of two strings, normally tuned to E-A-D-G-B-E by course. The lower four courses usually pair an octave string with the main string, while the B and high E courses are tuned in unison.

Why does the CD-60-12 sound wider than a six-string?

The doubled courses create natural chorusing and extra octave content when you strum one chord, which gives the Fender a fuller shimmer. Its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides add resonance to that 12-string response.

What is the difference between a Fender CD-60-12 and CD-60SCE-12?

The CD-60SCE-12 is the cutaway, electrified variant, while the standard CD-60-12 should be treated as an acoustic model unless its listing shows a pickup and output jack. That distinction matters if you plan to connect the guitar to an amplifier or PA.

Is restringing a Fender CD-60-12 much different from a six-string?

The basic process is similar, but the CD-60-12 has 12 strings and needs all six paired courses installed and tuned correctly. A fresh setup is useful if the action, intonation, or neck relief feels wrong after restringing.

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