I really like Guild 12-string guitars. Even the GAD 12-strings sound better to me than other brands. I have owned 2 Guild American made 12-strings, an F212 from 1972 and a newer F512 from 2014. I bought both of these guitars used.
I don't know why, but I have never played a Taylor 12-string that appealed to me, except for the LKSM model. I do think the LKSM model is an excellent 12-string. Also, I have not played some of the latest Taylor 12-strings, like the 858, which I think have real potential. But this is an expensive guitar.
For some reason, maybe my history or my age group (I started playing at age 16 in 1964), for me Guild 12-strings simply have the right sound. I can't seem to help myself. I have owned a 12-string continuously since 1966, so that is 52 years now. My first 12-string was a large, 12-fret neck, Harmony H1270 12-string.
This is a playlist from my YouTube channel of 12-strings songs I have recorded.
- Glenn