Fender Alternate Reality Electric XII Lake Placid Blue 2019 12-String Guitar

This is a Fender Alternate Reality Electric XII 12 String Electric Guitar in Lake Placid Blue finish. Built in Mexico in 2019 this guitar pays tribute to the iconic Fender Electric XII of the mid-to-late 1960s, but brings it into the present day with modern appointments, featuring an Alder body and a Modern ‘C’ profile Maple neck topped with 21 fret Pau Ferro fingerboard. A pair of split-coil electric XII pickups are installed, these are wired to master volume/tone controls and a 3-way toggle switch.

The satin finish Modern ‘C’ neck plays very smoothly, offering a comfortable and easy playing surface, The Satin finish to the rear of the neck assists with navigation of the 25.5” scale, whilst the offset body shape and contours ensure ample fret access and comfort on long playing sessions. The traditional 9.5” fingerboard radius is as practical as ever, nicely balanced between comfort when chord playing and ease for lead lines and bending. This is enhanced by the Medium Jumbo frets which offer a rock-solid and dependable playing surface.

The split coil electric XII single coil pickups sound crisp, clear and balanced, with a warm low end, an open midrange, along with very articulate trebles. The 3-way toggle switch offers a more approachable tone selector than the original rotary, giving a wide range of tones in a simpler package.

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1140726223680

Weight: 8.35lbs

Serial: MX19178889

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall excellent condition. A light indentation is present to the front face top edge of the headstock, this can be seen under close scrutiny.

Neck: Overall excellent condition. All aspects of the neck and fingerboard display light signs of past use.

Body: Overall very good condition. A mild indentation is present to the lower bout bass side edge of the body, this has not exposed the wood beneath and is secure. A mild indentation is also present to the front face below the bridge, this has lightly exposed the wood beneath. All aspects of the body display light scratching which can be seen under direct light, as is common with gloss finishes.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (flathead screwdriver) not included.

Hardware: Overall excellent condition. All aspects of the hardware display light signs of past use.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.75mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar -Rotosound Double Six set

Electrics:

Fully functional.

Case & Accessories:

No case is provided with this guitar.

Truss rod tool not included.