Instrument Details
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- Specs
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- Status
- Sold
- Brand
- Manzer, Linda
- Product Year
- 1997
- Model
- 12 String
- Serial #
- 10216
- New/Preowned
- Preowned
- SKU
- 5458
- Condition
- Finish checks on top and at nut. Some pick marks at treble waist. Top crack at cutaway, cleated and stabilized. Previous center seam separation and crack, also stabilized.
- Body Type(s)
- Medium, Grand Concert
- Back & Sides
- Koa
- Top
- Spruce - Sitka
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- C
- Bridge
- Ebony
- Rosette
- Abalone and Koa
- Top Trim
- Wood Lines
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Bindings
- Ebony
- Fret Markers
- Phoenix & Chinese Dragon
- Frets to Body
- 14
- Headplate
- Ebony
- Headstock Bindings
- Maple
- Headstock Inlay
- None
- Instrument Finish
- Gloss
- Body Bindings
- Ebony
- Tuners
- Schaller
- Tuner Finish
- Black with Ebony Buttons
- Cutaway
- Venetian
- Pickguard
- None
- Pickup
- B-Band UST
- Pickup (y/n)
- Yes
- Body Length
- 19.5 in
- Upper Bout
- 11.25 in
- Lower Bout
- 15.5 in
- Body Depth Heel
- 3.625 in
- Body Depth Tail
- 4 in
- Scale Length
- 25.625 in
- Scale Length (mm)
- 650 mm
- Nut Width
- 1.875 in
- Nut Width (mm)
- 47.625 mm
- String Spacing
- 2.313 in
- String Spacing (mm)
- 58.738 mm
- Neck Depth First Fret
- 0.85 in
- Neck Depth Seventh Fret
- 0.92 in
- Weight
- 5 lb. 3 oz.
- Case
- Hardshell - Roadrunner
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- Description
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The 12-string market just got a little brighter: we have a 1997 12-string from Linda Manzer in Koa and Sitka Spruce! The 25 5/8" scale has easy playability and great intonation across the numerous string gauges in play here, and the added comforts of a Manzer Wedge and Venetian Cutaway make this instrument further improve that playability.
The voice is excellently balanced, and responds well to both a gentle and robust attack. Well played-in and opened up, this Manzer 12-String also comes with a B-Band UST pickup which faithfully translates all the Koa-and-Sitka colorfulness to whatever amp you'd like. Across the fretboard you'll find on of Linda's rare Phoenix-and-Chinese-Dragon inlays which, with the simpler Ebony bindings elsewhere, acts as a gorgeous centerpiece to this already attractive display of lutherie at its finest.
Here's an additional demo with Al for you listening pleasure! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arDO25nV7mk
The dry Koa tone works well for a 12-string, and the voice on this Manzer definitely benefits from that punchiness and even response. I also like the look of the hollowed out headstock; a great way to keep the weight down. Overall, this guitar is really easy to play. 
Koa for days! Tight flame makes for a gorgeous visual, and the added dryness and punch to the voice makes for a crisp and well-defined 12-string experience. 
I really enjoyed playing this 12-string. It has just the right amount of jangle that 12-strings are known for, as well as packing a nice punch with its midrange frequencies. - Accessories
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