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1966 Fender Electric XII Factory Black Rare Custom Color Vintage Collector 12 strings

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Condition: Good · Reference 98229148

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About this piece

The real deal from late 1965 / early 1966.

Here is a seriously rare 100% original Fender Electric XII in factory Black finish — one of the coolest and hardest-to-find custom color examples of Fender’s legendary 12-string electric.

This one has all the right mid-60s Fender magic: dot inlays, the iconic hockey-stick headstock, split Electric XII pickups, individual 12-string bridge saddles and that unmistakable wide, bright, articulate sound. Big 60s jangle, but with a darker and meaner custom color look.

The neck is stamped 12 NOV 65 B, dating it to November 1965. Both pots are dated 304-6545, meaning the 45th week of 1965, perfectly consistent with late 1965 production.

The guitar weighs 3.844 kg / 8.47 lbs — approx. 8 lbs 7.6 oz — and feels nicely balanced for a vintage 12-string.

Condition-wise, this is a real vintage guitar with honest signs of use. There are dings, scratches, small chips and normal vintage wear throughout. A previous owner has darkened/blended in a few of the small dings on the black finish so they are less visible. The guitar still presents beautifully and has the right vintage patina — not overly clean, not fake-looking, just a proper nearly 60-year-old custom color Fender with character.

Factory Black Electric XIIs do not show up often, especially in 100% original condition with this kind of look and date consistency. A very cool collector-grade piece that also happens to be a fantastic player.

Specs / Highlights:

100% original Fender Electric XII

Factory Black custom color finish

Neck stamp: 12 NOV 65 B

Both pots dated 304-6545 — 45th week of 1965

Weight: 3.844 kg / 8.47 lbs — approx. 8 lbs 7.6 oz

Dot inlays

Split Electric XII pickups

Individual 12-string bridge saddles

Classic hockey-stick headstock

Huge 60s chime and articulate 12-string tone

Honest dings, scratches, small chips and vintage patina throughout

Some small dings have been darkened/blended in by a previous owner

One of the rarest and coolest custom color versions of the Electric XII

Comes with a newer G&G Fender case.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

International buyers welcome

Hand delivery available on a case by case basis

Buyers requesting international shipping will need to get their own shipping insurance.

Listing information updated 16 September 2026. Please confirm any details with The Real Deal Guitar Shop.

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