Tried a Martin D12X1AE...
So, I tried a Martin D12x1AE (12 string acoustic/electric). I was stunned. It sounded great. It wasn't as chimy as other 12 strings nor as 'tinny' as other models in that price range ($600). It had some depth to it.
FYI: It has a solid spruce top, HPL b/s, and a stratabond neck. What's others impressions of this guitar? |
Although I've always been a Martin fan, I never thought I'd buy an HPL Martin until I played a D12x1AE. Pretty amazing guitar for the money. Good tone and the best 12-String neck I've ever played.
Bud |
Played it at GC some time ago. It was love at first sight right after i strummed a few open chords. I'm not ready for a 12 yet, but when i am....that's the one i'll be buying.
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"..My mind was set on an all solid wood in the $1200 range..."
You could get a couple of them for that. ;) Bud |
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Hi Dru,
I have not had the pleasure of trying out this guitar, but I have played some other Martins made from HPL back and sides and I have been surprised at how good they can sound. Not sure why that is, it just is -- at least for my ears and playing style. - Glenn |
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I was expecting the guitar to sound ... blah ... because it's an X series with HPL and that ugly stratabond neck. I guess that's why we need to try out so many guitars ... put aside preconceptions and perhaps be surprised. And I'll admit I had my preconceptions, which in this case was incorrect. I'm not sure if I played a great one or if that's par for the course. It's the only one I've seen around here. |
I played a D12X1AE at GC last weekend. Went back today and bought it. I've owned three other 12 strings in the past, and this one has a better balanced tone and is extremely playable. The action on this thing is great. What a great guitar for less than 6 Franklins.
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Dru,
I've picked up the non-"E" version on several occasions. I'm always impressed. The onces I've played seem to almost play themselves. Very unusual for a 12-string. Enjoy. dj |
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I preferred the Larrivee "L05-12" but didn't like the set up on the wall units I tried, most my instruments are set about the same at the 12th and I gave him those and let him set the spacing. http://www.larrivee.com/instruments/...s/05/L0512.php http://www.trinityguitars.com/steelstr/frame.htm . |
I got one, if you want a 12 strings for the price it is a must.I'd like to try a D12-28 though.:)
Pretty nice amplification system also. |
I've only played one once, and was impressed. I own a Guild GAD-G212 that was a little more expensive, and doesn't sound any better.
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Loved it
I played one of these yesterday, and was very impressed. To be fair, of all the 12s i've recently demoed, this one had by far the best combination of fresh strings and IN TUNE, which it was...12 for 12. It was really a pleasure to play, i'm sure i spent as much time with it total as all the other rusty-stringed out of tune 12s elsewhere combined.
GAS. |
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