Immense width, shimmering octave detail and authoritative low-end power converge in the Breedlove Roots Rosewood Dreadnought 12-string acoustic-electric guitar. Hand-built in Bend, Oregon, this USA-made instrument delivers the unmistakable dimensionality of a classic 12-string, elevated by premium tonewoods and Breedlove’s meticulous hand-voicing. A Sitka spruce top paired with East Indian rosewood back and sides produces a bold, harmonically layered voice with piano-like clarity, expansive sustain and exceptional projection. Designed to feel remarkably controlled for a 12-string, it features a Slim V mahogany neck, African ebony fingerboard and Breedlove’s Bridge Truss system to ensure confident playability, stable intonation and long-term reliability. Finished with a bone nut and saddle, pinless ebony bridge and LR Baggs HiFi electronics, the Roots Rosewood Dreadnought 12-string is a commanding, stage-ready instrument built to deliver maximum impact without sacrificing finesse.
Sitka Spruce and East Indian Rosewood for Expansive 12-String Tone
The Roots Rosewood Dreadnought 12-string draws its sweeping voice from a solid Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides. Sitka spruce provides clarity, snap and dynamic responsiveness, while rosewood contributes depth, harmonic complexity and a wide, enveloping low end. Breedlove’s sound-optimized X-bracing and hand-voicing ensure that each string pair speaks evenly, preventing congestion while allowing octave shimmer and natural chorus to bloom. The dreadnought body delivers the projection and authority expected from a 12-string, producing a sound that is expansive, articulate and unmistakably cinematic.
Slim V Mahogany Neck and Ebony Fingerboard for Controlled, Confident Playability
Designed to make a traditionally demanding instrument feel manageable, the Honduran mahogany neck is carved to Breedlove’s Slim V profile for a supportive yet streamlined grip. A semi-gloss finish allows smooth hand movement, while the African ebony fingerboard provides a stable, precise playing surface across all 20 frets. The wider 1.875" nut width accommodates paired strings comfortably, supporting clean fretting and accurate articulation. Together, the neck and fingerboard create a balanced playing experience that encourages extended sessions and expressive control.
Pro-Grade Hardware and Rock-Solid Bridge Truss System
Built to handle the added tension and demands of a 12-string format, the Roots Rosewood Dreadnought features a pinless African ebony bridge paired with Breedlove’s Bridge Truss system for enhanced structural stability, tuning consistency and long-term reliability. This reinforcement allows the top to resonate freely while maintaining accurate intonation and dependable performance under full string load. A bone nut and saddle maximize sustain and clarity across all courses, while Breedlove nickel tuners provide smooth, precise tuning control. Finished with understated appointments including a koa rosette and Vintage Toner gloss, this stage-ready 12-string balances durability, performance and classic visual refinement.
LR Baggs HiFi Electronics for Natural Amplified Sound
LR Baggs HiFi electronics translate the Roots Rosewood Dreadnought 12-string’s expansive acoustic voice with remarkable transparency and balance. The dual bridge plate sensor design captures both string energy and top movement, preserving the guitar’s natural shimmer, harmonic depth and dynamic response when amplified. With ample headroom and strong feedback resistance, the system delivers a clear, studio-quality signal suited for live performance, recording or rehearsal—faithfully reproducing the instrument’s complex 12-string character without coloration.
The Roots Rosewood Dreadnought 12-String: Power, Dimension and Refined Control
From its Sitka spruce top to its richly resonant East Indian rosewood construction, the Breedlove Roots Rosewood Dreadnought 12-String delivers the depth, projection and dimensionality players expect from a premium 12-string—without the usual compromises in playability or stability. Hand-built in the USA and thoughtfully engineered for real-world performance, it offers expansive shimmer, authoritative low end and controlled response in equal measure. For players seeking a bold, inspiring 12-string voice with professional reliability and refined craftsmanship, the Roots Rosewood Dreadnought 12-string acoustic-electric guitar stands as a powerful, expressive instrument built to endure.