Please recommend a 12 string acoustic

[lex666]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to add a good 12 string acoustic/electric to my collection. Can you please recommend something under $1,000?

So far the only one that has caught my eye is this Takamine. If you have any experience with this guitar, please share.

Otherwise, I'm open to all other suggestions.

Thanks!

 

[MojoMonster]

Re: Please recommend a 12 string acoustic

EG523SC12 Takamine. If you have any experience with this guitar, please share.
Otherwise, I'm open to all other suggestions.
Thanks!

Owned one for about 6 months. Loved it.
I have smallish hands tho and what I discovered is that you have to spend $1200-$1300+ to get a 12 string with a thin neck.
That said, I bought a Carvin 98012T(made by Cort in Korea for Carvin) and haven't looked back.
It's not as thin as I'd like, but I found it more comfortable to play than the Tak.
I've played around with most of the sub-$1k 12 strings and the only one who's neck I liked was an Ovation... just can't handle the bowl back.
Breedlove makes some awesome sub-$1K 12 strings and I'd look at the Alvarez AJ60S12, as well.
I'd keep an eye out for used Talyors, too.

MM

 

[Bludave]

Re: Please recommend a 12 string acoustic

For me... Guild 12 strings are the only way to go. This is a Chinese made Guild with Mahogany back & sides. Its a way cool guitar and it is one of the few that can play to pitch. Most do not have enough strength in the neck to tune them to pitch. I like this a lot and it is under your budget. It has a great neck & plays like a dream.

 

[phil_104]

Re: Please recommend a 12 string acoustic

I have a Takamine EG series 12 string. It's not the same wood combination as what you are showing in your link, but I can't say enough good about it. I love it, and it's probably one of the nicest acoustics I have had over the years.

I picked mine up used for around 450, with hard shell case, and it was mint. worth every penny. They have a really nice feel that just is so comfortable to play, and they will survive stage use like a champ. I can attest to that.

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: Please recommend a 12 string acoustic

Here's a beauty that I'd part with. Great tone and plays like a dream. Cedar top, lacewood body and sides. Gorgeous guitar and nice hardshell case. PM me if you're interested. Thanks! Lew

 

[Hellion]

Re: Please recommend a 12 string acoustic

Depends on what you want to do with it, but I like Ovation. I've got 3 twelve strings of theirs.

 

[ericmeyer4]

Re: Please recommend a 12 string acoustic

Don't forget Alvarez. You get a lot of bang for the buck with one of those.

I used to own one of there low end 12 strings. Solid top, laminate back and sides. The thing sounded great and played well. I think it cost me all of $300. With $1000 price limit you should be able to buy a lot of guitar if you go the Alvarez route.

You might want to check out acousticguitarforum.com. That place has a lot of good acoustic information and what seems like a pretty active selling forum.

 

[astrozombie]

Re: Please recommend a 12 string acoustic

dont discount Ibanez. id ont even know if they make 12 string acoustics...but some of their 6 strings are VERY impressive.

ive played the 6 string versions of those EG series guitars, they were pretty cool

 

[Aceman]

Re: Please recommend a 12 string acoustic

Cheapest Yamaha 12 string made (whatever it is today) and an SD Woody.

 

[BRHGM]

Re: Please recommend a 12 string acoustic

I also like the Guild. The Alvarez sounds pretty good. also. For a warmer sound, Seagull makes an S12 for not much money. I wasn't too impressed with the Martin and Gibson twelve strings and they have a history of bridges breaking on some of their models. Old Stellas literally rip apart. In general, you may have to repair a bridge on a twelve string acoustic due to all that string tension in the future. So don't spend too much money.