Richwood RD-12L-SB Artist Series left-handed dreadnought acoustic guitar – glossy sunburst agathis top, laminated basswood back & sides, X-scalloped bracing, chrome die-cast tuners
The first steel-string a south-paw picks up should feel like an invitation rather than a compromise, and the RD-12L-SB extends that welcome with an eye-catching sunburst gloss finish that radiates vintage character. Its full-sized left-handed dreadnought body pushes a generous low end that anchors sing-alongs, while the agathis top—opened up by responsive X-scalloped bracing—delivers mids that blossom and highs that sparkle. Together with laminated basswood back and sides, the guitar speaks in a balanced, honest voice that flatters delicate fingerstyle and fires up energetic strumming in equal measure.
Ease of play keeps inspiration flowing. A comfortable 650 mm scale meets a slim 43 mm nut, so open chords feel airy and barre shapes stay civilised. The Indonesian mahogany neck is capped with a smooth acacia fingerboard bound in ivory-tone ABS that hides fret ends; 18 % nickel-silver frets invite silky bends and will outlast countless rehearsals. Up at the headstock, chrome die-cast machine heads glide on self-lubricating gears, locking .012-.053 strings in rock-solid tune and freeing beginners from constant tweaking. An active two-way truss rod takes seasonal shifts in stride, keeping action low and buzz-free.
Whether you’re recording demos on a shoestring or leading camp-fire choruses, the RD-12L-SB proves Richwood’s relentless quality climb. Order through Elit Music and you gain over 30 years of trusted expertise, a vast catalogue and after-sales support that lets you focus on the only thing that matters: the music.
Technical specifications
Body shape: left-handed dreadnought
Bracing: X-scalloped
Scale length: 650 mm
Nut width: 43 mm
Width at 12th fret: 54.8 mm
Body length: 500 mm
Lower bout: 405 mm
Body depth: 96/120 mm
Top: agathis, sunburst gloss
Back & sides: laminated basswood
Neck: Indonesian mahogany
Fingerboard: acacia, ABS ivory binding
Bridge: acacia
Frets: 18 % nickel-silver
Truss rod: active two-way
Nut & saddle: synthetic
Tuners: chrome die-cast
Strings: .012-.053 steel
Bridge pins: black with white core
Pickguard: model 129 black
Strap button: chrome
