The DS-12 version embodies the flat top of the 14-fret DS Crossroads: its dressed-down binding scheme, and the same dark sunburst, but the 12-fretter brings the player the same charm and thunder of any large-body 12-fret guitar (see the DS-12). You have to trade away a couple frets of high-end access, but in return you get a powerhouse guitar that can cover all the bases if you are player enough to master it.