Richwood RD-12-BK Artist Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar – glossy black agathis top, laminated basswood back & sides, chrome die-cast tuners, X-scalloped bracing
Standing under the spotlight in sleek high-gloss black, the Richwood RD-12-BK proves that a first steel-string can look every bit as bold as it sounds. Its full-bodied dreadnought profile projects a generous low end, while the agathis soundboard with X-scalloped bracing lets mids bloom and highs chime—ideal for players who want both camp-fire warmth and practice-room clarity. Laminated basswood back and sides add a pleasant woody texture, so a gentle fingerstyle passage sits just as comfortably as an energetic strum.
Playability makes the RD-12-BK feel like an old friend. A 650 mm scale partners a slim 43 mm nut, keeping open chords roomy and barre shapes forgiving. The Indonesian mahogany neck is topped with an acacia fingerboard bound in ivory-tone ABS, hiding fret edges for silky slides. Richwood dresses the frets in durable 18 % nickel-silver and stabilizes the neck with an active two-way truss-rod that lets you dial in seasonal relief. Up at the headstock, chrome die-cast machine heads glide smoothly on self-lubricating gears, locking the .012–.053 strings into tune so beginners spend more time playing, less time tweaking.
Whether you’re capturing demos on a budget or upgrading from a nylon starter, the RD-12-BK’s balanced voice and low-action setup invite hours of exploration. And because you’re buying through Elit Music, you gain over 30 years of expertise and one of Eastern Europe’s most diverse inventories—fast shipping, real-world advice and dependable after-sales care included. This is entry-level done right.
These are the technical specifications
Body shape: dreadnought
Top: agathis, high-gloss black
Back & sides: laminated basswood
Bracing: X-scalloped
Neck: Indonesian mahogany
Truss-rod: active two-way
Fingerboard: acacia, ABS ivory binding
Bridge: acacia
Frets: 18 % nickel-silver
Tuners: chrome die-cast
Strings: .012–.053 steel
Scale length: 650 mm
Nut width: 43 mm
Width at 12th fret: 54.8 mm
Body length: 500 mm
Lower bout width: 405 mm
Body depth: 96 / 120 mm
