Vangoa 42" 12-String Acoustic Guitar VGE12-2
- 12 strings, cutaway dreadnought
- Piezo transducer and preamp, cable included
- 25.5 inches scale, 1.89 inches nut width
- Spruce top, sapele back and sides, laminated body
- 18:1 sealed gear tuners
- Bone nut and saddle, purpleheart bridge
- Gig bag, tuner, strap, extra strings and more included
Updated 3 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A plugged-in twelve string with a cutaway, a bone nut and saddle, and a full accessory kit for players ready for that chiming chorus sound. The body is laminated and twelve strings take more finger strength than six.
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ASIN: B09743WBN9Model: VGE12-2
Overview
A living room jam or a small church stage is where this Vangoa twelve string fills the space with its doubled, chorus-like shimmer. Paired strings ring together over a spruce top, and a piezo transducer with preamp sends the sound to an amp or PA.
The rich doubled tone plus stage-ready electronics are the reason to buy, along with an accessory bundle that covers the basics. Twelve strings mean more tuning work and harder fretting, and the laminated build trades some resonance for durability.
Who it's for
Players who already know their chords and want a fuller, ringing rhythm sound get a twelve string they can plug in. True beginners usually learn faster on a six string with lighter tension.
Pros and cons
- Rich doubled string sound
- Piezo and preamp built in
- Cutaway for upper frets
- Bone nut and saddle
- Laminated top and body
- Twelve strings slow down tuning
- Harder to fret than six strings
- Body size listed inconsistently
Performance notes
Each course pairs a standard string with a thinner or octave partner, and that pairing creates the chorus effect. Scalloped X-bracing lets the top vibrate more freely, while the piezo under the saddle turns string vibration into signal for amplified playing.
Specifications
| Brand | Vangoa |
|---|---|
| Model | VGE12-2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | Full |
| Item Dimensions | 42 x 15.7 x 4.7 inches |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 42"L x 15.7"W x 4.7"H |
| Scale Length | 25.5 inches |
| String Nut Width | 1.89 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Back Material Type | Sapele Wood |
| Body Material Type | Laminated |
| Color | Natural |
| Fretboard Material Type | Walnut Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Okoume Wood |
| String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
| Top Material Type | Spruce Plywood |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezo Pickup |
| Instrument | Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Acoustic-Electric Guitar |
| Number Of Strings | 12 |
| Sound Profile | Rich, shimmering, powerful, earthy, warm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vangoa VGE12-2 a purely acoustic guitar?
No. It is an acoustic-electric with a piezo transducer and preamp system, and a cable is included.
Is the Vangoa VGE12-2 good for beginners?
Vangoa markets it to beginners, but a 12 string needs more finger pressure and tuning than a 6 string. The slim C neck helps.
Does the Vangoa VGE12-2 come with a case?
It comes with a gig bag, plus a tuner, extra string set, strap, plectrums, cleaning cloth and Allen key.
Can I reach high frets on the Vangoa VGE12-2?
Yes. The cutaway body style gives easier access to the higher frets.