Guild F212XL Standard 12 String Acoustic/Electric Guitar w/Case (2012) Studio Accessories The DeArmond 1000 Rhythm Chief

The DeArmond 1000 Rhythm Chief floating single coil pickup has been a staple feature of Guild archtops since the mid-1950s

and BOSS released the multimillion-selling DS-1 Distortion the following year to wide acclaim

which have amazed many professional drummers around the world while it delivers a smooth responsive action without a bottom plate ever required

both music and surfing have evolved far beyond their roots

Body: Alder

Guild F212XL Standard 12 String Acoustic/Electric Guitar w/Case (2012) Studio Accessories The DeArmond 1000 Rhythm ChiefThis is a New Hartford Era Guild F212XL STD from 2012. It's in very good overall condition and has been maintained well. A top crack was repaired at some point, but is holding strong. There are some areas where the finish has cracked and chipped but overall kept in very good shape. This guitar plays well with nice action and Elixir light gauge strings, and had a K&K mini pickup installed at some point. Sold with the original Guild hard shell case.