If you’ve ever dreamed of strumming a guitar that has a “chorus of smooth” while looking sleek enough to look sharp in the spotlight, the Faith Eclipse Neptune 12-String is your ticket to stardom.
This newly designed electro-acoustic masterpiece, designed by UK luthier Patrick James Eggle, is a stage performer’s dream, blending rich materials, a harmonic voice and playability that’ll make your fingers dance.
Launch with a 12-String
For musicians seeking to boldly go and stand out, a 12-String opens new creative avenues. Featuring unique timbre inspires fresh songwriting adding depth to performances, whether solo or in a band. It’s like having two guitars in one, offering versatility without needing multiple instruments.
A quality 12-String guitar produces a lush, shimmering tone creating a natural chorus effect. It’s perfect for genres like folk, rock, and acoustic pop; instantly elevating songs with a fuller, more immersive sound.
For example, iconic tracks like The Byrds’ “Turn! Turn! Turn!” or Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” showcase its captivating quality.
Materials That Eclipse Others
The Eclipse Neptune 12-String is crafted with a solid Engelmann Spruce top with solid Mahogany back and sides; a classic combo that delivers warmth and punch. Its Onyx-Black gloss finish, topped with a thin layer of clear PU lacquer, not only looks stunning under stage lights but also tames the wood’s resonance for a focused, predictable tone.
Add in figured maple binding and a forearm contour for comfort, plus Macassan Ebony on the fingerboard, bridge and headplate, and you’ve got a guitar that’s as fetching as it is functional.
The 2024 upgrades also include ethical touches like replacing mother-of-pearl with figured Maple for the rosette and logo, aligning with Faith’s commitment to sustainability (Faith plants a tree for every guitar sold through JustOneTree.)
Sounds That Are Syzygy
Plug it in, and the Eclipse comes alive with the amazing Fishman’s INK Body preamp system, blending a piezo pickup’s clarity with a body sensor’s richness. The result? A full-bodied, balanced tone with a natural chorus effect that’s quintessentially 12-string (think The Beatles or Led Zeppelin vibes).
Unplugged, it’s robust and nuanced, with sustain that seems to stretch into the following week. The Spruce & Mahogany pairing gives it a bright, mid-focused voice, perfect for chords or intricate fingerstyle, making it a go-to for open tunings and lush, layered soundscapes.
For the Spacefarer
This guitar is built for the stage performer, buskers, open-mic enthusiasts or professionals soaring in local theaters. The compact mini-jumbo body (Neptune) is big enough for a bold acoustic presence but nimble enough to let you move freely without feeling like you’re wrestling a full-fat jumbo.
For a singer-songwriter craving depth to back their vocals, a fingerstyle artist chasing nuanced expression or a band player looking to add texture to tracks, the Eclipse 12-String easily has you covered. It’s especially suited for those who value playability, with a Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard offering smooth action and a comfortable string spacing that won’t intimidate 6-String veterans.
Other Cadets
With GuitarWorld’s verdict on the Neptune 12-String being “an essential consideration” and Mixdown magazine describing Faith guitars “such a pleasure to play”, with further artists such as The Decemberists, The National, Fleet Foxes, The War on Drugs and Tame Impala using 12-String guitars, the trend seems to be blasting off for 12-String guitars.
Ready to strum your way into the musical cosmos? This Faith 12-String will be your ticket to sonic bliss, dishing out its lush spacial tones that’ll make your heart sing and your steam-age neighbors jealous.
This isn’t just any guitar, it’s a 12-string masterpiece that turns every chord into a symphony. But, these beauties are more popular than free chips, and they’re vanishing faster than your resolve at a buffet. Hyperdrive to our Leamington Spa shop now, strum one for yourself and snag a Faith before it’s gone. Your future rocketeer self will thank you!
A quality 12-String guitar produces a lush, shimmering tone creating a natural chorus effect. It’s perfect for genres like folk, rock, and acoustic pop; instantly elevating songs with a fuller, more immersive sound.
