The Robert Smith UltraCure-XII is a 12-string electric designed for players who demand harmonic complexity and extended range without sacrificing playability. Its thin 'C' neck profile and lightweight chambered mahogany body respond immediately across all 24 frets, making fast position work and upper-register work genuinely comfortable rather than a compromise.
Playability & BuildThe 3-piece maple neck with set-neck construction and Ultra Access delivers both stability and freedom at the higher frets. You get a 25.5" scale, 24 X-Jumbo frets, and a 14" fretboard radius cut into rosewood with mother-of-pearl block inlays and glow-in-the-dark side dots. The Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut at 1.771" width is precision-cut for the included Ernie Ball .010–.046 12-string set, while Schecter locking tuners and a 2-way truss rod handle the increased tension without fuss.
Tone & ElectronicsPaired Seymour Duncan '59 humbuckers—SH-1B at the bridge and SH-1N at the neck—deliver the articulation and sustain that defined the classic '59 voice, essential for 12-string clarity. The electronics feature dual push-pull volume controls plus a master volume with a 3-way selector switch, giving you real tonal flexibility across both pickups without unnecessary complexity.
Key Features- Model: Robert Smith UltraCure-XII (Item #281), South Korea manufactured
- Body: Chambered mahogany with flat top and raised center contour
- Neck: Thin 'C' profile, 3-piece maple with set-neck construction and Ultra Access
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm) with 24 X-Jumbo frets and 14" fretboard radius
- Fretboard: Rosewood with mother-of-pearl block inlays and glow-in-the-dark side dot markers
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 1.771" width, precision-cut for Ernie Ball 12-string spacing
- Bridge: Diamond Adjustable-12 for individual string intonation control
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1B (bridge) and SH-1N (neck) humbuckers
- Controls: Dual push-pull volumes, master volume, and 3-way selector switch
- Hardware: Chrome with metal knurled knobs and set screws
- Includes: Ernie Ball 12-string set #2230 (.010–.046); right-handed configuration
- Neck Dimensions: .787" at 1st fret / .866" at 12th fret
This instrument pairs Robert Smith's signature design with Schecter's proven hardware and Seymour Duncan electronics—a serious choice for 12-string players who refuse to compromise between vintage tone and modern playability.
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