Vintage VSA500-12 String Semi Acoustic Guitar - Sunburst

Vintage VSA500-12 Sunburst – classic 12-string semi-acoustic with timeless tone

The Vintage VSA500-12 Sunburst is a 12-string semi-acoustic electric guitar combining vintage design with modern build precision. Featuring a maple body, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, it delivers the rich, resonant tone that has made semi-acoustic guitars legendary in blues, rock and jazz. The elegant sunburst finish and f-holes complete an instrument that both looks and sounds exceptional.

Overview and Features

Fitted with two Wilkinson WOCHB double-coil pickups, the VSA500-12 offers a wide tonal palette – from airy, shimmering chords to clear single-note articulation. Its chambered maple body enhances resonance while reducing feedback, making it equally suited to stage and studio use. A Wilkinson Tun-O-Matic bridge ensures accurate intonation and solid tuning, while Grover machine heads provide smooth, precise adjustment.

Construction and Materials

The body is crafted from maple with a maple top for bright tone and reduced weight. The one-piece mahogany neck with classic “soft C” profile offers immediate comfort and speed, while the rosewood (Lignum Rosa) fingerboard with 12″ radius adds warmth and smooth playability.

Controls and Playability

The VSA500-12 features dual master Volume and Tone controls plus a three-way pickup selector for versatile sound shaping. The 24.75″ scale and 22 medium-jumbo frets make it comfortable for both chords and melodic lines, balancing acoustic resonance with electric clarity for a rich, responsive feel.

Specifications

• Type: 12-string electric guitar, semi-acoustic
• Body: Maple with maple top
• Neck: One-piece mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood (Lignum Rosa), 12″ radius
• Scale Length: 24.75″ / 628 mm
• Frets: 22 medium jumbo
• Inlays: Pearloid dots
• Tuners: Grover®
• Bridge: Wilkinson Tun-O-Matic
• Pickups: 2 × Wilkinson WOCHB humbuckers
• Controls: 2 × Volume, 2 × Tone, 3-way switch
• Nut: 43 mm Graphtech NuBone
• Hardware: Chrome
• Finish: Sunburst Gloss
• Other: Designed in the UK by the Vintage® Design Team

FAQ

What is the body construction?
The body is made from maple with a chambered semi-acoustic design and f-holes for resonant, lightweight tone.

Which pickups are used?
Two Wilkinson WOCHB humbuckers deliver warm, dynamic and articulate tone with classic character.

Is the VSA500-12 versatile for different styles?
Yes, its balanced semi-acoustic design makes it ideal for blues, jazz, pop and rock alike.