Richwood RD-12L-BK Artist Series Left-Handed Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar – glossy black, agathis top, laminated basswood back & sides, chrome die-cast machine heads
A first steel-string should feel like a promise, and the Richwood RD-12L-BK keeps that promise in dramatic glossy black. Its full-sized left-handed dreadnought body floods the room with confident volume, while the agathis soundboard—voiced by responsive X-scalloped bracing—adds warmth and focus that flatter both delicate finger-picking and fire-brand strumming. Laminated basswood back and sides round out the mid-range, so the guitar sits comfortably under vocals or cuts through a camp-fire jam.
Playability is instant. A familiar 650 mm scale partners a comfortable 43 mm nut, making open chords spacious and barre shapes approachable. The Indonesian mahogany neck feels solid yet nimble; an acacia fingerboard with ABS ivory binding hides fret edges, letting slides feel silkier than the price suggests. Intonation stays true thanks to an active two-way truss-rod that lets you dial relief for humid summers or dry winters. Up top, chrome die-cast machine heads lock the .012–.053 strings into steadfast tune, freeing beginners from the distraction of constant re-tuning.
As your skills grow, the RD-12L-BK’s balanced voice records cleanly and projects confidently on small stages—proof that Richwood’s relentless quality upgrades reach right down to entry level. Order through Elit Music and you gain more than a guitar: you tap into over 30 years of expertise and one of Eastern Europe’s most diverse catalogues, meaning fast delivery and real-world support whenever inspiration strikes.
Technical specifications
Body shape: left-handed dreadnought
Bracing: X-scalloped
Scale length: 650 mm
Nut width: 43 mm
12th-fret width: 54.8 mm
Body length: 500 mm
Lower bout: 405 mm
Body depth: 96/120 mm
Top: agathis (gloss black)
Back & sides: laminated basswood
Neck: Indonesian mahogany
Fingerboard: acacia, ABS ivory binding
Bridge: acacia
Finish: glossy black (body & neck)
Rosette: 3-ring black & ivory
Purfling: 3-ply
Side binding: ivory / back binding: black
Truss-rod: active two-way
Position dots: 5.5 mm shell (top), 2 mm black ABS (side)
Frets: 18 % nickel-silver
Nut & saddle: synthetic
Machine heads: chrome die-cast
Strings: .012–.053
Bridge pins: black with white core
Pickguard: model 129 black
Strap button: chrome
