Docerola in paired strings

KARMA ALPHA 12-BLK

Your first docerola, already in paired strings.

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Karma Alpha 12-BLK docerola, front view
$399.99 USD

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Estimated delivery: 20-30 November 2026

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  • Warranty12 months
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  • Unison Pairs10|47 Setup
  • BracingX-Bracing
  • PreampKarma Boost
  • Warranty12 months

YOUR FIRST DOCEROLA

Where your lead playing starts.

You know the corridos by heart and you want to play them, not just listen. You want a first serious docerola without overspending. Karma Alpha is the guitar for that start.

Who is it for?
For the player who is starting out or wants a first serious acoustic-electric docerola for Regional Mexican music, in satin black.
The sound, in words
Mahogany top, back and sides with X-Bracing. It ships in paired strings, so it sounds like Regional Mexican music from day one.
How it feels to play
Open-pore satin finish, so you feel the wood. A 47 mm bone nut and a cutaway for easy reach to the upper frets.
Karma Boost EQ System

EVERY DETAIL MATTERS

Built for players who demand more.

Karma Alpha 12-BLK docerola, front view
  • BODYDreadnought · Cutaway
  • TOPLaminated mahogany
  • BACK & SIDESMahogany
  • BRACINGX-Bracing
  • PREAMPKarma Boost
  • FINISHOpen-Pore Satin · Black
$399.99 USD
  • Ships to the U.S.7 to 14 business days
  • Warranty12 months
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Karma Alpha 12-BLK docerola, top detail
Dreadnought with cutawayFull-size body, easy reach up the neck.
Sistema EQ Karma Boost
Karma Boost3-band EQ with a built-in tuner.
Sistema EQ Karma Boost
Controls within reachThree bands to shape your tone.
Karma Alpha 12-BLK docerola for Regional Mexican music
Preamp on the sidePlug in and tune without putting it down.
Karma Alpha 12-BLK docerola, satin black
Twelve tunersMahogany neck with a dual-action truss rod.
Karma Alpha 12-BLK docerola, satin black
Headstock with Karma logo47 mm bone nut.
Karma Alpha 12-BLK docerola, satin black
Factory paired strings.010-.047 phosphor bronze strings.

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Your first docerola, in pairs.

At the entry level there are 12-string guitars from Yamaha, Fender or Ibanez. They are serious brands, built with other genres in mind. The Alpha 12 ships in paired strings, ready for Regional Mexican music.

OTHER BRANDS
Paired strings from factory
✓ Yes
Octave-strung
Preamp with tuner
✓ Karma Boost
Depends on model
Top bracing
✓ X-Bracing
Depends on model
Top, back and sides
✓ Mahogany
Depends on model
Nut and saddle
✓ Bone
Depends on model
Warranty
✓ 12 months
Varies

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Everything you need to know

  • Body shapeDreadnought with cutaway
  • NeckMahogany
  • FingerboardRosewood
  • Scale length644 mm
  • FinishOpen-Pore Satin
  • Strings.010-.047 phosphor bronze, in unison pairs
Description

The KARMA ALPHA 12-BLK is an acoustic-electric docerola (12-string guitar) made for Regional Mexicano. It is the entry point to the Karma line. Dreadnought body with cutaway, laminated mahogany top, mahogany back and sides, X-Bracing and open-pore satin finish in black. Mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, and a 644 mm scale length. It has a Karma Boost 3-band preamp with tuner, and ships from the factory with .010-.047 phosphor bronze strings in unison pairs. The case is sold separately; 12-month warranty.

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Body shape
Dreadnought with cutaway
Top
Laminated mahogany
Back and sides
Mahogany
Bracing
X-Bracing
Finish
Open-Pore Satin
Color
Black
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Number of frets
20
Scale length
644 mm
Nut width
47 mm
Nut and saddle
Bone
Bridge
Rosewood
Truss rod
Dual-action rod
Preamp
Karma Boost, 3-band, with tuner
Bridge Doctor
Optional add-on
Strings
.010-.047 phosphor bronze, in unison pairs
Case
Not included
Warranty
12 months
Made in
PRC
Does it come in paired strings?
Yes. It ships from the factory with .010-.047 phosphor bronze strings in pairs, ready for Regional Mexican music.
Does it include a Bridge Doctor?
Not as standard. On the Alpha 12 the Bridge Doctor is an optional add-on: it is installed separately and you can add it to your order.
Is a case included?
No. The hardshell case for the docerola is sold separately and you can add it to your order along with the guitar.
How much is shipping?
FREE UPS shipping anywhere in the United States. The cost is calculated at checkout and delivery takes 7 to 14 business days.
What does the warranty cover?
12 months against manufacturing defects. Register it within 30 days of receiving it.

PLAYING AS A DUO?

Perfect Match: 12-string + rhythm guitar, 12% off

KARMA ALPHA BLK SET · Docerola + Guitar

$749.98 $659.99 USD

Same finish and same sound on stage.

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Karma Alpha 12-BLK docerola, front view

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$399.99 USD
  • Ships to the U.S.7 to 14 business days
  • Warranty12 months
  • Secure paymentencrypted data