Epiphone Dr-100 Songmaker E1 12 Natural
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A 12-string "Songmaker" Designed for the Large Format
Within the Epiphone range, the Songmaker DR-212 stands out as an acoustic 12-string focused on efficiency: a square-shouldered dreadnought format built to withstand the specific tension of a 12-string and deliver the expected "big sound." It incorporates the fundamentals appreciated in this type of guitar (volume, harmonic breadth, rhythmic impact) while emphasizing a top and bracing structure coherent with the additional tension.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The DR-212 is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to enrich their accompaniments and add breadth to fingerstyle or pick playing. It excels in folk, blues, rock, and country, especially for open rhythms, shimmering arpeggios, and "chorus" parts that need to stand out in a mix. For beginners, the tension and string spacing of a 12-string may require an adjustment period.
Sound Characteristics
The selected spruce top provides precise attack and good definition in the upper spectrum, ideal for the typical shimmer of a 12-string. The mahogany back and sides reinforce the midrange, add roundness and a woody character, while maintaining a clear response. The dreadnought format favors projection and volume, with present bass and generous sustain, while the bracing designed for tension helps maintain a balance between brightness, power, and chord clarity.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For transport and protection, a AJ/Dreadnought acoustic hard case is recommended as an option: 940-EDREAD.
Technical specifications
| Type | 12-string acoustic guitar | Nut material | PVC |
| Shape | square-shouldered dreadnought | Nut width | 1.75" / 44.5 mm |
| Body material | mahogany | Finish | nickel |
| Top | selected spruce | Tuner plating | nickel |
| Back | mahogany | Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe |
| Sides | mahogany | Bridge | pau ferro |
| Binding | black and white | Pickguard | tortoise imitation with aluminum "E" inlay |
| Material | mahogany | Truss rod cover | bell-shaped, 2 layers (black/white), with DR-212 in white |
| Body-neck joint | glued dovetail | Strap buttons | 2 (bottom and heel side) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Strings | plain steel .010/.010, .014/.014, phosphor bronze wound .023/.008(p), .030/.012(p), .039/.018(p), .047/.027(w) |
| Frets | Medium Jumbo | Case | optional, AJ/Dreadnought acoustic hard case 940-EDREAD |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Epiphone DR-100 Songmaker E1 12 Natural suitable for folk and rock?
This model is suitable for folk, blues, rock, and country accompaniments. The dreadnought body shape favors volume and projection for open strumming as well as fingerpicking.
Is it suitable as a first 12-string guitar?
The tension and string spacing specific to 12-strings require an adaptation period for beginners. The nut width is 44.5 mm and the scale length measures 648 mm.
What sound does the spruce top provide?
The selected spruce top delivers precise attack and good definition in the trebles. The mahogany back and sides reinforce the midrange with a woody character.
What are the neck dimensions of this 12-string guitar?
The neck features a 25.5 inch (648 mm) scale length and a 1.75 inch (44.5 mm) nut width. Medium Jumbo frets and a PVC nut are specified.
Which case should be used to transport this guitar?
It is possible to use the AJ/Dreadnought acoustic hard case with reference 940-EDREAD. Two strap buttons are present: one at the bottom of the body and one on the side of the heel.
