Richwood RD-12-CEBK Artist Series Cutaway Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar – glossy black agathis top, laminated basswood back & sides, active EQ5 preamp with tuner, chrome die-cast tuners
The stage calls for a guitar that answers with confidence, and the RD-12-CEBK strides forward in a mirror-deep black gloss, its cutaway dreadnought body sculpted for fearless solos above the 14th fret. Beneath the finish, a solidly braced agathis top with X-scalloped architecture breathes warmth into every chord, while laminated basswood back and sides lend a rounded mid-range that supports both gentle fingerstyle and anthemic strumming. Plugged in, the on-board Richwood EQ5 active preamp—volume, bass, mid, treble, phase switch and integrated tuner— translates that acoustic character into a clear, feedback-resistant signal ready for coffeehouse PA or classroom amp.
Playability is instant: a familiar 650 mm scale meets a slim 43 mm nut, making barre chords friendly to beginners yet spacious for seasoned arrangements. The Indonesian mahogany neck, kept straight by an active two-way truss rod, wears an acacia fingerboard bound in ivoried ABS; fret ends vanish beneath the fingertips, and 18 % nickel-silver frets promise years of smooth bends. Self-lubricating chrome die-cast machine heads hold the factory-fitted D’Addario .012-.053 set with impressive stability, so practice time remains musical rather than mechanical.
For over 30 years, Elit Music has matched instruments to inspirations across Eastern Europe; choosing your RD-12-CEBK through Elit means fast shipping, honest setup advice and after-sales care that keeps you focused on the next song rather than the next adjustment.
Technical specifications
Body shape: cutaway dreadnought
Top: agathis, high-gloss black
Back & sides: laminated basswood
Bracing: X-scalloped
Neck: Indonesian mahogany, active two-way truss rod
Fingerboard: acacia, ABS ivory binding
Bridge: acacia
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
Frets: 18 % nickel-silver
Nut & saddle: synthetic
Tuners: chrome die-cast, self-lubricating
Strings: D’Addario .012-.053
Electronics: Richwood EQ5 (volume, bass, mid, treble, phase, tuner)
Pickguard: model 129 black
Bridge pins: black with white core
Strap button: chrome