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Fender Villager 12-String, Black V3

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Villager 12-String, Black V3

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Villager 12-String, Black V3
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Villager 12-String, Black V3

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With its authentic "hockey stick" headstock from the 1960s, the Villager(TM) 12-String joins the ranks of Fender's California Player series acoustics. Originally introduced in 1965, today's Villager 12-String has been updated for the modern player's needs with a gloss black finish, comfortable cutaway Newporter shape and high-quality Fishman electronics. Acoustically, this solid spruce-topped guitar offers all the chiming resonance you expect from a great 12-string.

The Villager 12-String features optimized bracing for reduced mass and superior resonance, a Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle for greater sustain and a Fishman preamp system that makes it easy to plug in without sacrificing the guitar's natural sound. The 24.75" scale gives this instrument a slightly slinkier feel, making it easier to wrangle all 12 strings simultaneously. The lightweight mahogany neck features a comfortable, easy-to-play, slim-taper "C"-shaped profile suitable for any playing style, and its walnut fingerboard and bridge further augment this instrument's vibrant tone.

With superb playability, distinctive looks and unmistakable Fender vibe, the Villager 12-String is an instrument for a new generation of fearless players.

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Model Name: Villager 12-String, Walnut Fingerboard, Black V3
Model: 0970753006
Series: California Series
Colour: Black
Body: Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
Body Finish: Gloss Poly
Body Shape: Newporter
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Shape: Slim "C"
Scale Length: 24.72" (628 mm)
Fingerboard: Walnut
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Number of Frets: 20
String Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
Nut Width: 1.77" (45 mm)
Position Inlays: Dot
Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble
Bridge: Modern Viking
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Sealed Nickel
Pickguard: 3-Ply Gold
Strings: Fender Phosphor Bronze 70-12L, 80/20 (.010-.048 Gauges)

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Loving this Fender 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec
Picked this up during a stay in Toronto just to keep me busy... it has become my go-to guitar for shows. Have done close to 30hrs with it and it has been fantastic in terms of sound and playability.
now if they can just make a jumbo villager!!
Posted by Mitch on Dec 5, 2022
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Great Reading! 0 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Waterloo, Ontario
I Read that 'it has better action than 'a' Martin !!
Also that it is Better than others Costing 3x as much!!
And, it has Sweet tone, and Sounds Great thru a massive 'Traynor?' Amp!!
And, the Shorter Scale length is Ideal on 12 string.
And, "Tuning Down to D,G,C,F,A,D really Helps fingers.
So, I will definitely Consider it, when/if I buy a '12' !!
Posted by Stephen G. Clarke on Sep 2, 2022
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Value for money! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Oshawa, Ontario
A wolf in sheep’s clothing! Playable along the entire neck. Great action. Did Taylor have their say in it ,lol remains in tune, good intonation. ( or maybe that was the excellent work of John , the guitar tech.) Very comfortable, smaller body size. Only trade-off to consider comfort over the loss of a little bit of the dynamic range. If your using an amplifier, might not be an issue. Nevertheless, great value for the price!
Posted by M,C on Mar 12, 2021
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What a lucky find! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Vancouver, British Columbia
I have wanted a 12 string for several months but my need list of features was long, shorter scale, narrow nut, less 16" radius, not a huge dreadnought, decent electronics and uner $1000. I was about to order a D'angelico Fulton from overseas when I did one last search on L&M and found this had just arrived at our Vancouver store. A Fender short scale...!! NO WAY..!! I thought.. I went the next day and bought it. Meets all expectaions and more. Fits my small hands and body, less tension on strings [I am experimenting with tuning down for even less string tension] for less tiring fingers... etc etc... It has been over 50 yrs between 12 strings for me, the modernization and uprgrades are amazing. I highly recommend this guitar.
Posted by Gary on Feb 11, 2021
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Great 12 string 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Kingston, Ontario
Never had a 12 string before, been lookin at this fender for some time now. Decided to go for it and boy am I glad I did. Had to order it but folks at L/ M were really helpful there. I love the tone and having the preamp built in is fantastic. Took a bit of getting used to the slightly wider neck but all in all , a great guitar for a great price. Even came with a protective gig bag. Love it, but then it is a Femder, ...compliments my Strat.Love these guitars. Incidentally, I’m still trying to pick it, .....now that.... Is a challenge.
Posted by James on Aug 22, 2020
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fills the need for big sound 1 of 12 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Kingston, Ontario
I was apprehensive about the Fender acoustic neck, being used to my Stratocaster and other electric guitars, but it is smooth and easily in reach for most chords, and sings leads beautifully. Used sparingly but a good looking, good sounding essential member of my collection.
Posted by Peter H on Aug 19, 2020
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Great! 5 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Kanata, Ontario
Went in today to try out guitars and picked up this one, plays great, enjoyed it. Very well built and a good deal for the stuff you get.
Posted by Will on Dec 21, 2019
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Excellent to play 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
Purchased to replace my Takamini....head snapped....and right from the get go, this guitar felt right, sounded right. The action is nicer than my Martin and its very comfortable to play.
Posted by mike on Oct 5, 2019
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Fender Villager repro 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Mississauga, Ontario
Very very playable 12 string! Good projection with a balanced sweet sound. Plugged into a Traynor AM Standard amp the Villager's Fishmann p/u is full and vibrant. I compared this guitar to ones costing almost 3 times as much. Very happy!
Posted by Rick Latorre on May 7, 2019
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