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Rich mahogany tones with warmth and depth
Mahogany gives the Renaissance 12-String its warm, distinctive acoustic character. The solid mahogany top produces a rounded tone with a pronounced midrange, bringing richness and definition to every chord. Paired with the mahogany back and sides, it creates a cohesive, woody sound with a full low end and smooth highs. This tonal balance works particularly well with the twelve-string configuration, allowing the additional harmonics to blend naturally with the guitar's warm acoustic voice. Whether you're playing open chords, gentle arpeggios, or rhythmic strumming patterns, the mahogany construction provides a rich tonal foundation for your music.
Shimmering twelve-string sound with full-bodied projection
The Renaissance's twelve-string configuration brings a rich, layered character to your playing. Each string is paired with another, producing a natural chorus effect as the strings vibrate together. The lower four courses feature octave pairings, adding brightness and harmonic detail, while the upper two courses are tuned in unison for a fuller treble response. The dreadnought body complements this arrangement with strong bass, natural resonance, and plenty of acoustic projection. Together, they create a broad, shimmering sound that gives strummed chords a satisfying sense of depth and movement. It's particularly well suited to accompanying vocals, rhythmic playing, and expressive acoustic arrangements.
Amplify your twelve-string sound with ease
The Renaissance features a soundhole-mounted single-coil magnetic pickup, giving you the option to amplify your playing whenever you need additional volume. By capturing the vibrations of the strings, the pickup converts your performance into an electrical signal that can be sent to compatible amplification equipment. This makes it useful for rehearsals, live performances, and recording setups where an amplified signal is needed. The twelve-string configuration adds natural shimmer and harmonic richness to your playing, while the pickup allows you to bring that layered character into an amplified setup. You can enjoy the guitar acoustically at home, then connect it to your equipment when you're ready to perform.
Smooth playability with dependable tuning
The Renaissance features a C-shaped mahogany neck with a smooth satin finish, allowing your hand to glide comfortably between chords and positions. Its laurel fretboard and carefully finished frets provide a smooth playing surface, helping you navigate chord shapes and melodic passages with confidence. Keeping twelve strings in tune is an important part of the playing experience, so the chrome tuning machines with ivory-style buttons offer precise adjustments to help maintain consistent pitch. Pearloid dot inlays make navigating the neck straightforward, while cream-coloured binding, a subtle soundhole rosette, and a rich mahogany satin finish complete the guitar's traditional acoustic appearance.
Specifications
General
- Product Code: HW12-REN-DE-MH
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Number Of Strings: 12
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Finish: Mahogany Satin
- Body Size: Dreadnought
- Top Material: Solid Mahogany
- Pickguard: N/A
Neck
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: C
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fretboard Material: Laurel
- Fretboard Radius: 16"
- Frets: 20
- Nut Material: ABS
- Nut Width: 49mm
- Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Hardware
- Bridge: Laurel
- Bridge Width: 155mm
- Tuning Machines: Ivory Button
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Strap Buttons: 1
Electronics
- Controls: N/A
- Pickup Configuration: Soundhole Mounted
- Pickups: Magnetic, Single Coil
- Pickup Switching: N/A
Dimensions
- Length: 1110mm
- Body Length: 510mm
- Upper Bout: 295mm
- Lower Bout: 395mm
- Depth: 115mm

Hartwood's carefully developed range of electric and acoustic instruments offers exceptional quality and sound. Honing in on the finest components, tonewoods, and construction techniques, each Hartwood model has been designed to evolve with you and your music. With both classic and contemporary designs, Hartwood guitars are suitable for all musicians, no matter your style.