Reddit reviews Farberware 12-Cup Percolator, Stainless Steel, FCP412
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Premium Stainless Steel Exterior: Premium percolator constructed with stainless steel for a durable appliance that looks great in your kitchen.Robust Aroma and Flavor: Percolating is the fast and easy way to enjoy the full flavor of aroma of your favorite ground coffee.Cup-A-Minute: The speedy percolator produces about one cup per minute of delicious coffee.Detachable Cord: Serving is simple thanks to the detachable cord that simplifies moving and pouring the kettle.Automatic Keep Warm: Once brewing is complete, the kettle automatically switches to its “keep warm” function. Volts - 60Hz
It tastes fine and is quite convenient for making large amounts for entertaining.
I've had & made all kinds of coffee ranging from french press, pour over, aeropress, espresso, etc.
I picked mine up at a garage/estate sale for pretty cheap. It has a built in timer that shuts off the heating element in order to "prevent" over-brewing. This Wikipedia article goes into explaining the process quite well.
Regarding "making a good cup"... I'd say you'll want to stick to fresh beans + consistent/appropriate grind size + relevant water:coffee ratio (per brewing method) + water temp (debatable) as outlined in the coffee primer on the sidebar.
Per your needs, you may want to try cold-brewing for reduced acidity... though I haven't had much success for tasty coffee there (but i've also used less optimal beans for this process, as the coffee to water ratio is higher).
Best of luck to you.