cheap 12 string guitars?

[bmoney]

Originally Posted by troystory92

Let's help out the original poster by recommending what he says he wants, not what we think he needs.

thank you!!!

and your cover sounds awesome!

[drive-south]

Definately keep an eye out for a good used instrument. I bought my Guild D25-12 for $350. It was made in Westerly, RI and is a cannon.

Craigslist can be a goldmine if you're careful and know what to look for.

[BT55]

There’s a reason the #1 selling 12 string guitar is made by Taylor. My 454ce is out of your price range but it rarely needs to be retuned and you can play way up the neck. There are always pre-owned Taylor 12 strings available. Take your time and you’ll find a great one.

[mkitman]

Originally Posted by bmoney

the 12 string will be only for playing songs that well....are for 12 string so I dont want to dump a ton of money into it

You'll be surprised at just how many songs WORK on a 12 that you never would have expected would sound good. I've found very few that I can't make work excellently on one of my 12s (which seem to get the lions share of play these days!)

Best of luck with your decision!

[ericj]

Taylor has an easily adjustable neck and low action right out of the box.
Overtime the neck adjustability is even more important on a 12 string due to increased string tension.

Eric
Taylor K65ce

[Steadfastly]

If you are looking at used, you might want to check out the used 12 strings on the GC website. You should be able to find a good one there in your budget and a good acoustic amp as well.

[bmoney]

i think i just found a brand new 150e for my exact budget shipped

pull the trigger>?

[dodge]

Yes, it's a great guitar plays easily and holds tune extremely well. Reviews on this model are very positive. I just got mine a month ago it's my first 12 string and I'm very happy.

[ericj]

Absolutely!

[Sonics]

Originally Posted by bmoney

I did a search but all the results are over 3 years old..

any recommendations for a nice sounding/playing 12 string for under 500$

i am torn between buying a cheap 12 string or fishman loudbox mini as my next purchase...

thanks for the help

I'm tempted to say buy the Loudbox and use its chorus effect...but I won't.

I've noticed people have varying views and are extremely 'picky' of what their ideal 12 string should sound like. E.g warm and lush, bright and chimey, deep and orchestral, a 'jangly' version of their 6 string, etc. Hence you should have a 'sound' in your head or point to a player who has the sound you're looking for. Then ask for assistance on how to get that sound on a budget.

If you don't know what you like, then audition as many guitars as you can get your hands on. At the end of that exercise, you'll develop a preference...and maybe even break your budget and purchase an expensive guitar.

Buy cheap, buy TWICE...

[Steadfastly]

Originally Posted by bmoney

i think i just found a brand new 150e for my exact budget shipped

pull the trigger>?

If you like the tone of that guitar then take it.

[bmoney]

Originally Posted by Steadfastly

If you like the tone of that guitar then take it.

ive actually played this one..

wasnt bad..just didnt know if there was better for the money

[troystory92]

Nice find!

Taylors are great across the board and I'm sure you're a fan based on your sig.

Enjoy your new 12er

[MichaelD23]

LWSog, you're right on it. the Seagull 12-string is an astonishingly good instrrument for way under $500 used. Stays in tune, sounds good every time I break it out. And the Loudbox Mini is the best sounding little acoustic amp. Shop with a little care, OP, and you should be able to get the pair for under $500. I did and have been quite happy with both.

Originally Posted by LWSog

I recently bought a Seagull Coastline S12 Cedar. I like it a lot - nice sounding guitar, and without the electronics it was under $500. It has a solid cedar top and laminated cherry back and sides, and a short scale. Keeping it in tune is no more difficult than other 12 strings.

I also own a Fishman Loudbox mini which is a cool little amp. Both of these are a lot of equipment for the money.

[rmoretti49]

I have two very good 12 strings.
But I have also played both the Taylor 150e and the Martin DX121AE. I thought the Martin played as easily as the Taylor, and that it sounded better. Quite good actually.