Eko Ranger XII EQ Vintage Reissue Dreadnought Natural Top Stained

A Modern Reissue of a Classic Eko

The Ranger XII is one of those instantly recognizable shapes that have marked the history of folk guitars. Born in the 1960s in Eastern Italy, this 12-string Eko established itself thanks to a strong visual identity and a reputation for durability. The Ranger Vintage Reissue series revives these iconic aesthetic codes while adapting them to current needs: lutherie designed to last, improved playability, and an electro-acoustic version ready for stage or recording.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

With its excellent value for money and refined ergonomics, this 12-string folk guitar is well suited for beginners who want to discover the rich sound of a twelve-string while remaining accessible for everyday use. It will also appeal to intermediate guitarists looking for a reliable instrument with a retro look. Style-wise, it excels in pop, folk, chanson, acoustic rock, and rhythmic accompaniment, where the double courses bring that typical brightness and width.

Sound Characteristics

Its wide and deep Dreadnought body promotes generous projection and a solid low-end foundation, ideal for filling space when strumming. The spruce top provides precision, attack, and beautiful clarity, while the sapele back and sides enhance durability and contribute to pleasant sustain with present mids. The combination of zero fret and aluminum nut helps the strings vibrate clearly and maintains good tuning consistency, a key point on a 12-string. Once plugged in, the Fishman Sonitone GT1 electronics amplify the guitar's natural character with simple and effective controls.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of this Ranger XII, opt for a set of steel strings for 12-string folk guitar (standard 12-string acoustic format), chosen according to desired tension and comfort.

Technical specifications

Category	Steel String Shaped Body Electric-Acoustic	Nbrs of frets	20
Format	Dreadnought	Scale (mm)	650 mm
Truss Rod	Double-action	Bridge	South American roupanà
Strings	Steel	Nut	Aluminum + zero fret
Nbr of strings	12	Electronics	préampli Fishman Sonitone GT1 (volume, tonalité)
Top	Spruce	Neck Type	Screwed
Back&Sides	Sapelli	Electroacoustic	Yes
Nets	Multiple bands	Color	Natural
Neck	Mahogany	Colours	Vintage Natural
Neck format	C low profile	Finishing	Glossy
Nut Width	50 mm	Hardware	Chromed
Fingerboard	South American roupanà

Back & sides	Sapele	Inlays	Split block
Binding	Multi-strip	Scale length	25.6" / 650 mm
Finish	Glossy	Nuts	Aluminum + zero fret
Color variant	Natural Top Stained	Tuners	Diecast with black buttons
Neck shape	C low profile	Number of strings	12
Number of frets	20	Pickguard	"Mustache" style (vintage Ranger design)