One of those "got away" instruments was a Franklin Stella-style 12 string from the late 80s. 26.75 scale, and tuned down to C-C. It had the trapeze tailpiece, which takes the stress off the top and allows for lighter bracing. Great instrument. I'll bet that he still makes it. Froggy Bottom also does a Stella style, designed in conjunction with Paul Geremia
And if you can find one, Lance McCollum made a hell of a Baritone 12.
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