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product_id: 69862842
title: "OD312CEB-A Dreadnought (12 String) Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar. Black"
brand: "oscar schmidt"
price: "KD 172.36"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/69862842-od312ceb-a-dreadnought-12-string-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar-black
store_origin: KW
region: Kuwait
---

# 12-string dreadnought power Sleek black high gloss finish Active EQ preamp + tuner OD312CEB-A Dreadnought (12 String) Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar. Black

**Brand:** oscar schmidt
**Price:** KD 172.36
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound, own the spotlight with every strum!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OD312CEB-A Dreadnought (12 String) Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar. Black by oscar schmidt
- **How much does it cost?** KD 172.36 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/69862842-od312ceb-a-dreadnought-12-string-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar-black)

## Best For

- oscar schmidt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted oscar schmidt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium Craftsmanship:** Select spruce top and mahogany body combine for warm resonance and durability.
- • **Cutaway Access for Pros:** Seamlessly reach upper frets with the ergonomic cutaway design—play like a pro.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Active EQ preamp with built-in tuner ensures perfect tone and effortless live or studio setup.
- • **Iconic Black Gloss Finish:** Stand out on stage or in the studio with a sleek, polished look that commands attention.
- • **Lush 12-String Soundscape:** Experience rich, chiming tones that only a 12-string dreadnought can deliver.

## Overview

The Oscar Schmidt OD312CEB-A is a 12-string dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar featuring a cutaway for easy upper fret access, a select spruce top with mahogany back and sides, and a fixed hardtail bridge. Equipped with a humbucker pickup and an active EQ preamp with built-in tuner, it delivers rich, chiming tones perfect for live performance or recording. Finished in sleek black high gloss, this right-handed guitar combines professional-grade playability with eye-catching style.

## Description

The OD312CE is a 12 string dreadnought with a cutaway for easy upper fret access. Its great action makes it one of the easiest playing 12 strings around. The MET-A07 Preamp/Tuner brings out the full lush & chiming sound of all 12 strings through any PA or amp. Handcrafted quality Dreadnought cutaway style High gloss finish Select spruce top Mahogany sides & back Engineered wood fretboard (CITES safe for export! ) Decorative wood marquetry Mahogany neck Fully adjustable truss rod Chrome die cast tuners Active EQ preamp with built in tuner. LifetimeBody & ConstructionTop Wood Select Spruce (spalted maple on SM models) Back Wood Mahogany Sides Mahogany Type Acoustic Guitars Shape Dreadnought

## Features

- Guitar Bridge System: Hardtail Bridge
- Guitar Pickup Configuration: Humbucker
- Hand Orientation: Right
- Country of Origin: China

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Color | Black |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 42"L x 16"W x 4.75"H |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 12 |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Oscar Schmidt
- **Color:** Black
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood
- **Body Material:** Mahogany
- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany Wood
- **Neck Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Hand Orientation:** Right

## Images

![OD312CEB-A Dreadnought (12 String) Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar. Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PcUD4N7oL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does anyone know if this guitar should fit in the Gator GWE-DREAD 12 Acoustic Guitar Case?**
A: Yes! It fits very nicely. I purchased both together and the case is excellent, especially for the price. The guitar may need some professional setup; neck adjustment, saddle modification (too high), but after that it's a great playing, tone rich 12 string. Note: if you have an android phone download PitchLab. Great little, free app. Makes quick work of tuning a 12 string, and about anything else with strings for that matter.

**Q: does the guitar have a pick guard? i can tell haha**
A: Does not have a pick guiard

**Q: how wide is the neck....what does the contour of the neck feel like....how is the action.. i have a bit of arthritis in my hand**
A: Hi..I have arthritis issues myself. The guitar is quite comfortable to play. Tapers from 2 1/2in to 2in. C shaped neck. Action comes low. This was my 3rd Oscar Schmidt purchase. For the price can't beat the quality.

**Q: Does it have strap buttons?**
A: it has one on the bottom end but not on the neck

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent guitar that I would not hesitate to take on stage.
*by J***H on December 24, 2014*

Despite a two day delay in UPS hub in Louisville, KY, my delivery was a day sooner than originally expected as UPS upgraded the service due to the delay. I was supposed to get it on the 24th, I received the instrument on the 23rd via UPS and it got to me in perfect condition, tuned down about a step which is a good thing when shipping or storing a 12-string unused for an extended period. I immediately tuned it to concert pitch and had to tweak the truss rod just a bit to get rid of a few string buzzes, but otherwise it was otherwise pretty well set up and the tuning drift is well within what one would expect from strings that have just been tuned to concert pitch for the first time. Playing the Bb bar cords at the first fret is easier on this than on most 6 strings I've played. Beautiful instrument but no front strap post but the neck seems rugged enough to use a guitar strap with the attachment strap just above the nut. Good action, brilliant, clean tone and the tuner was close enough that it will get you well within an acceptable range. My sister and I played a duet, with her guitar tuned on another tuner and it was close enough that we didn't need any tuning tweaks to sound good together.I have been playing since I was 13 and am now a part the Geritol generation with a bad back but nimble fingers and good ears and this is one of the nicest 12 strings I have ever played. The neck is a bit thicker than some 6 strings 12 strings I've played in the past, but the instrument is very well made, quite attractive and has a very good degree of tone and balance up and down the neck. The harmonics are spot-on at the 12th and 7th frets and with the flat fingerboard, capos a lot better than many 6 and 12-strings I have played. I am imagining that my descendants are going to be using this instrument a long after I'm gone.This is one of the best bangs for the buck I have ever found out there and I would recommend this as a viable guitar for anyone who wants to play a 12-string. It may not have a fancy name and not cost more than a 2010 Hyundai, but it is a serious, good quality instrument. This is the second 12-string I've owned. My previous 12-string was a very high end Yamaha bought in the 1990s and this plays and sounds better than one I paid over twice the price for (or almost 4 times as much for in terms of 1990s dollars) and would undoubtedly sell for at least $800 nowadays.One thing is does have is both 1/4" (6.35mm) and DIN sockets so it will be good for any kind of sound setup. This is a serious instrument and Taylor has done a really good job of keeping their sound in what is essentially to Taylor as Applause is to Ovation. It may be relatively inexpensive, but it is a serious instrument with all the features that make high-end instruments easy to set up as well. Even if it doesn't project as well as a few higher end makes, it will hold up to most situations and the pickups sound good enough on an amp where this is essentially an non-issue as the equalization on the pickup is very nicely done. The guitar came with both a 1/4 guitar cord and the Allen wrench for the truss rod and that is all one really needs if the guitar is well made. The machine heads are a good design, and are the kind that are adjustable, if you know what you are doing - just use the proper sized Phillips screw driver in excellent condition to prevent damage to the screw heads and tweak it in stages to prevent over tightening which will accelerate wear on the machine heads. The overall quality of components, plus a quick look at the interior bracing and construction with an angled inspection mirror and flashlight showed good, well-glued bracing and over all good construction. An extremely good instrument for the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A mí hijo le gustó mucho
*by L***H on March 10, 2025*

Esta muy buena la guitarra 🎸,solo que debería de traer cuerdas de repuesto

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT INSTRUMENT FOR THE PRICE !!!
*by G***7 on August 22, 2013*

Where do I begin??? For starters, I have been playing for almost 20 years and have been doing repairs on solid body electrics and acoustic guitars for 5 years now commercially. Not to sound arrogant - but I KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE....The craftsmanship for this guitar is excellent. The construction is solid feeling and the paint finish is handsomely done. The bridge is glued straight and even onto the body with no exposed seams. The nut is precisely cut for the strings - they sit there nice and snug. On cheaply done 12 strings, you see that the nut is not cut very evenly. This guitar feature a NUBONE brand nut & compensated saddle & that makes for great intonation on this guitar and your strings will stay in tune much longer.The tuners are standard sealed tuners and do well holding the guitar in tune. I normally like to replace the tuners immediately on my acoustics with "GROVER" brand tuners but after playing this guitar for a week straight - no less than 3 hours a day (seriously folks), I've only had to tune the guitar twice.The guitar arrived with the action set perfectly. The strings were nice and low from the start and still had enough clearance for hard strumming with NO BUZZING. The strings didn't need changing either since the guitar has D'Addario XL strapped on - great bright/jangly sounding highs with nice clear lows!!!The body has a spruce top with mahogany sides & back. This guitar sounds great. I compared it to my friends 18 year old FENDER brand 12 string and it sounds better than hers! (I told her it sounds just as good as her guitar so as not to hurt her feelings. But in reality this guitar beats hers....LOL)The electronics are not top of the line - obviously. BUT... The wiring is neat and the sound when amplified is pretty darn good. Naturally, you need to reduce how much gain you use if you play really loud on your amp. But that's just the way it is when dealing with acoustic guitars anyway. I might in the future change it out for a PIEZO system but then again - I might not. It holds up well as is. The instrument control board also includes a nice handy tuner which always helps & it does the job accurately.Kudos to the manufacturer for including an output jack for direct line connection to a soundboard/mixer besides the standard output jack you would plug into your amp. That's real versatility and very helpful. You usually don't find such versatility except on more expensive instruments!!! Very nice, indeed.On the control panel for the electronics, the buttons are a little stiff when you press them. The knobs are a little too small to grab and a little too tight when you turn them. You have to have a moderately "soft touch" when pushing the buttons and a little more strength when using the knobs. Personally speaking, I tend to leave the "tone tweaking" alone on the actual guitars I own and always use my amp or pedals for tone shaping alteration anyway. So i won't be using the buttons or knobs too much anyway.Lastly, I wish it came with a pick guard. Oh well, I just ordered a nice one with a fancy hummingbird design on it.Problem solved.What's the bottom line, people???BUY THIS GUITAR !!!!!!!!!You'd be a fool not to. You get so much for under $200. What the heck are u waiting for???I'm seriously gonna get a second one.

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