I like to keep a 12 string around for a little blues work and had a Fender 12 that I picked up out west. It was a korean made model and played pretty well. Recently I sold the Fender and got a seagull S12 which I like better, primarily for the action. I believe that it's a short scale, at least it feels that way. I'm too lazy to measure and it really doesn't matter as long as I like it.
Previously, I had an old slot head Harmony that I really liked. I had bought it to replace a better one that was stolen. It was infinitely better sounding with old style blues.
Take a tour of your local pawn shops, 12 strings tend to pass through them more frequently than you'd expect. You might find a gem in the rough.
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Jim
2007 Taylor GS M/S, 2002 Taylor 710 Ltd, 10 year old app. Seagull S12, 2007 SilverCreek T-160, 1960s Harmony Tenor, Harmony Parlor, 1969 Martin D-18, 1954 Gibson J-45, 2003 Taylor Big Baby,1961 Fender Jazzmaster, 1920s-something Martin Mandolin, Metcalf OM, Metcalf Walnut Dred, 1938 Paramount Tenor, Larrivee Parlor.
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