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This is where I sing the praises of the Alvarez Yairi DY-76. The action & tone are superb. Used examples can be found fairly cheaply.
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At the risk of overstating what's been said. Guild. I've owned other 12s, Martin D-12-20 and an Ovation, played lots others. Wouldn't consider any other brand.
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I have owned an old laminate Takamine and currently have a Taylor 562. I had a Yamaha 12 string that was a better guitar than the Tak- but I preferred the feel and story of the tak and sold off the Yamaha 12 to a friend. I play a mix of standard scale and short scale 6 strings, the Taylor short scale 12 string is helpful for my hands. If Im playing anything requiring barre chords My hands get tired too soon on the 14 freters. |
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I've always wanted to try a Guild. I've never gotten around to it.
I once had a small body Gibson 12-string. I wish I still had it. I've never seen another one. I have several Martin 12-string guitars.:
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You heard right. I think Guilds are at the top of the 12-string heap.
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Another fan of Guild acoustic 12 strings here .
My first Guild 12 string was an early 80s cherry D25-12 dread (a la Tom Petty), after that a 1974 F112 natural mini-Jumbo. Then came a mid 90s "iced tea" burst JF30-12 and finally a 1979 F512 natural. The only other 12 string I have a hankering for is an old slope shoulder Gibson B45 from the early 60s.
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If you are able to handle a heavy guitar with a substantial neck, then a Guild Jumbo would offer the best sound. I have owned several Martin 12 strings each of which I enjoyed playing.Thier DX 12 strings were not my favorite however. Right now I have a Martin D12-28.Great sound and the main thing for me is the short scale. The Japanese made Takamine 12 strings are also very good and are at a decent price point. Enjoy the hunt! Gabe If you are serious about acoustics, a 12 string will really enhance your experience. |
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The Taylor 562 is terrific 12-string, I think! Regards, Glenn
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I really like my Takamine GJ72CE 12 string. It gets played a minimum of once per week. But I am rotating through 4 other acoustics.
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If you really want a high-end great sounding 12 string, you’ll have a hard time beating a Santa Cruz - of course, you’ll also have a pretty hard time finding one, but if you do . . .
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