in the market for a 12-string

rckstr22

rckstr22

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So i've contemplated it for a while now, sold a couple knick knacks here and there, and finally saved up for one.... but have no idea what to get in the lines of brands that make 12 strings. -- any advice?

Price range is about 600-1000
 
Re: in the market for a 12-string

I've played a couple very nice 12-string Seagulls. Anything else in that range that I've seen has been all Yamaha, Ibanez, and a few random crap brands
 
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can't go wrong with a seagull. i have a seagull 6 string that i love. for 12 string though i bought the martin one that is not real wood except for the top. i'm probably in the minority but i LOVE that guitar. sounds great to me and because the neck is not wood it rarely goes out of tune, which i believe is a common issue for 12 strings. got it for $550.
 
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these_go211 said:
can't go wrong with a seagull. i have a seagull 6 string that i love. for 12 string though i bought the martin one that is not real wood except for the top. i'm probably in the minority but i LOVE that guitar. sounds great to me and because the neck is not wood it rarely goes out of tune, which i believe is a common issue for 12 strings. got it for $550.
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About your Martin that's "not real wood except for the top".....I just bought a 6 string model last week, the DX1R and I LOVE it!! Really didn't want to spend anymore than $600.00 for an acoustic, tried all kinds and this particular Martin was one I never considered until I played it. Couldn't believe how good the sound that comes from within. I'll tell ya, considering that it's a "budget guitar" and the materials it's made from I think it's one of the better bang for the buck guitars.
 
Re: in the market for a 12-string

Make sure that whatever you get that the guitar has great tuners ... if not plan on adding extra bucks for 12 tuners.
 
Re: in the market for a 12-string

I'm an Ovation user. There are numerous models in that price range. The thing I like about Ovations is that they're tough as hell and can tolerate some abuse, their frequency response is flat across the board and they're LOUD.
 
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Spend 200 bucks and get an old Yamaha FG series. Great 12 string acoustics.
 
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anyone know any good electric 12 strings? not double necks, preferably not a rickenbaker or a fender XII
 
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NevermindUs said:
anyone know any good electric 12 strings? not double necks, preferably not a rickenbaker or a fender XII
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check out the schecter CSH12 if you can find one. my GC had a used one a little while back...really nice axe.
 
Re: in the market for a 12-string

The Dean Boca is an awesome 12 string electric. Sounds more like a Gibson than a Ric. Great guitar for the $$$$$

It doesn't look like a Dean either except for the headstock
 
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