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Post by KeithA on Nov 30, 2018 11:56:13 GMT -7
Well, after testing the waters on a new Ric last month I strtaed noticing songs that have acoustic 12-string that I like (and I didn't own a 12 string). Started looking at some online but quickly decided that I didn't want to spend big $$ as I know it will be a closet queen. However, I did want something that played well and stayed reasonably in tune. I didn't think you'd get much on the less expensive end of the spectrum. This week I was browsing the acoutic room at my dealer and i noticed a Martin 12 string for about $900 (US$700). It was o/k, especially for the $. However, then I saw a Taylor for about $1,200 (US$900). The main difference in price was the Taylor came with a nice gigbag. I tried the Taylor and it was great. A little brighter than the Martin. Both these guitar have real wood tops but the back & sides are laminated products. So, I went back today and tried them again. The Taylor was just a tad brighter and more 'full'. The Martin sounded a little flat. Maybe the Martin was more right and the Taylor was bright, but I went with the Taylor. Great guitar for the $.
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Post by helmi on Nov 30, 2018 16:56:04 GMT -7
sounds nice. unfortunately, i cant even tune a 12 string let alone play one! congrats.
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Post by nicholas on Nov 30, 2018 18:14:16 GMT -7
Nice. I got my hands full with 6 strings tho . Good luck!
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Post by John on Dec 1, 2018 5:54:07 GMT -7
....and Keith was not heard from again until March. (he was too busy tuning his 12 string)
Take it from a guy who's been playing 12 strings since the 70's: CLIP ON TUNER
For decades, tuning a 12 string has been such a pain. What inevitably happens is you loose perspective of what strings are in tune, and what are not. Then you end up adjusting an 'in tune' string to have it match an 'out of tune' string. But then you realize those two strings, while they're in tune with each other don't match 7 other strings and ......blah blah blah...
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Post by KeithA on Dec 1, 2018 6:34:29 GMT -7
....and Keith was not heard from again until March. (he was too busy tuning his 12 string) Take it from a guy who's been playing 12 strings since the 70's: CLIP ON TUNER For decades, tuning a 12 string has been such a pain. What inevitably happens is you loose perspective of what strings are in tune, and what are not. Then you end up adjusting an 'in tune' string to have it match an 'out of tune' string. But then you realize those two strings, while they're in tune with each other don't match 7 other strings and ......blah blah blah... Lol, that was not lost on me ! That's why I wanted the best budget 12 string I could get for as little $ as possible. For the amount this will get used the frustration level should be minimal. Lol, everyone one of my acoustics has a clip-on tuner permanently attached !
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Post by greenblues58 on Dec 1, 2018 6:58:27 GMT -7
I bought a mint S/H one last year for a great price. l tried a few other budget 12's but no comparison. Ironically l bought it 5 mins after just confirming l needed carpal tunnel surgery on my left hand(l had the right done 15 years plus ago but put off the left) l had the surgery in February and was playing again within a few days (not the 12 but a Taylor mini GS!). Within 6 months l could manage the 12 again but the best bit of advise ,given to me by my tech, was to tune down a whole step with light 10 gauge strings. Not only is it easier to play but it sounds huge. Just capo up to play with others in standard tuning.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2018 9:06:18 GMT -7
Taylor really does make great 12 strings from the budget ones all the way up to the Leo Kotke model, which might be the best acoustic 12 I've ever used.
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