The 12 string VSA500 is fitted with a pair of Wilkinson® WOCHB hum cancelling pickups delivering exceptional clarity and versatility whilst capturing the natural, melodic 12 string chime, coupled with an airy woodiness from the hollow, maple body construction.

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As most guitar players will be aware, one of the original ideas behind semi-hollow guitars was to deliver the acoustic properties of archtop guitars at louder volumes with reduced feedback, this is where all models in the Vintage VSA500 Series shine.

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VSA500CR-12 Features:

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Body:
Maple body with maple top provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight' comfort. The VSA500 features Vintage's unique, offset double cutaway evolutionary body shape, ingeniously-designed offset heel and enhanced treble side cutaway to improve upper fret access and playability.

Bridge:
Wilkinson T.O.M. bridge provides superb tuning stability along with adjustable intonation for each string.

Pickups:
Two Wilkinson Vintage Voiced WOCHB double coils provide thick and rich tones.

Controls:
Dual master Volume and Tone pots with three position pickup selector switch.

Machine heads:
Wilkinson with Ivory button machine heads provide simple, effective action for superb tuning stability.

Neck:
One piece Mahog with classic Vintage ‘soft C' profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.

Fingerboard:
12" radius Rosewood fingerboard provides positive feel and superior playability.

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Scale Length:
24.75" / 628mm.

Frets:
22 Medium Jumbo profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage VSA500.

Nut:
43mm Graphtech NuBone for smooth and friction-free string bending and tuning.

Headstock:
Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal.

The VSA500™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series guitar, designed and created by the UK Vintage design team.