Ibanez PF5412 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar – Weathered Black
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Twelve strings deliver that huge, shimmering natural chorus no pedal can fake, and the wide nut keeps every string pair clean under your fingers — the 12-string sound, finally within easy reach.
Ibanez PF5412 12-String Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar – Weathered Black
That huge, shimmering 12-string chorus in a warm, playable dreadnought — with a weathered black top over natural back and sides that looks as distinctive as it sounds.
Is This the Right Guitar for You?
Every guitarist hits the moment when six strings aren't quite enough — when a song calls for that shimmering, chiming wall of sound only a 12-string makes. The PF5412 is built to make that moment affordable. Part of Ibanez's PF Performance series, it pairs a traditional dreadnought body with all-meranti construction that keeps the 12-string's doubled harmonics warm and controlled instead of brittle. The 45mm nut gives the string pairs room to separate cleanly under your fingers, the nandu wood fretboard plays smooth, and the Advantage bridge pins take real frustration out of restringing — a genuine kindness on an instrument with twelve of them. If you've been curious about 12-strings but put off by the price of entry, this is your invitation.
Key Highlights
- Classic 12-string shimmer and natural chorus from doubled string courses
- Dreadnought body provides the volume and low end to carry all twelve strings
- All-meranti top, back, and sides keep the expanded harmonics warm and balanced
- Wide 45mm (1.77") nut gives string pairs clean separation for tidy fretting
- Flat 15.75" fretboard radius makes big chord shapes comfortable
- Ibanez Advantage bridge pins grip securely and simplify string changes
- Weathered black open pore top over natural back and sides — a standout look
Why You'll Love It
Features
A dreadnought body in meranti with a dovetail-joined PF neck, a 20-fret nandu wood fingerboard at a 650mm scale, chrome die-cast tuners, and a nandu wood bridge fitted with Ibanez Advantage pins.
Advantages
The proven PF platform handles 12-string tension with a stable, familiar feel, while the wider nut and flat radius keep the doubled courses playable rather than punishing.
Benefits
You get the lush, layered sound that makes recordings sparkle and campfire chords sound enormous — without the cost or intimidation that usually comes with the category.
Great Fit For
- Six-string players adding their first 12-string to the collection
- Songwriters and home recordists layering shimmer behind their tracks
- Folk, rock, and worship players chasing that classic jangling rhythm bed
- Anyone who loves the weathered, road-worn aesthetic
- Gift shoppers looking for the "wow" instrument that won't break the budget
Sound and Feel
The magic of a 12-string is the built-in chorus: the four lowest courses pair each string with an octave partner, and the tiny natural variations between them create that famous shimmer no pedal quite replicates. The PF5412's dreadnought body gives all that harmonic content room to bloom, while meranti's warm, balanced character keeps the top end sweet instead of shrill. Strummed, it sounds like two guitars; fingerpicked, arpeggios ring with octave sparkle. Playability-wise, the wide nut and flat 15.75" radius are doing quiet, important work — string pairs stay distinct under your fingertips, and chord shapes feel roomy rather than cramped. A helpful tip we share with every 12-string buyer: many players tune down a half step or fret with a light touch at first while their hands build 12-string strength. It comes fast.
Specifications
A Note From Us
The first chord on a 12-string is one of those moments guitarists remember — that big E ringing out like a choir. We love handing this one to players who've never tried one, just to watch the grin show up. It happens every time. If you've got questions about tuning, string tension, or whether your hands are ready for twelve strings (they are — sooner than you think), give us a shout. Text or call 814-371-5666, and if you're nearby, come strum that first big chord in person.