South Wind - Tony Yamamoto high-tuned 12-string

[Doug Young]

Tony Yamamoto brought by his latest creation for me to check out. This is #3 of the "Reverie" model he designed for me a few years ago, a tiny 12-string, with a scale that's the equivalent of being capo V. This one is Paulownia and Macassar Ebony, with a 54mm (2.1 inches) neck width at the nut, which I find very comfortable for this guitar. The guitar is available at the moment, and will likely show up at Mighty Fine Guitars in the near future.

I shot a quick demo this morning:

[Glennwillow]

Wow Doug!

That is like a whole new stringed instrument! What a magic sound, especially the way you play that lovely piece! Thanks for posting this! What a delightful piece!

- Glenn

[TomB'sox]

What a heavenly sound and played fantastically!!!

[islandguitar]

Awesome, Doug!!!!!

[TBman]

Great playing. Really interesting sound Doug.

[tyamamoto]

Originally Posted by Doug Young

..... This one is Paulownia and Macassar Ebony, with a 65mm (2.2 inches) neck width at the nut, which I find very comfortable for this guitar......

The nut width is 54mm(2 1/8"). I really like it.
Tony

[Doug Young]

Originally Posted by tyamamoto

The nut width is 54mm(2 1/8"). I really like it.
Tony

Oops, my mistake (typo on the "6"! for sure). Corrected it.

[Doug Young]

Thanks, everyone, yes, this is a really fun guitar, it's a whole different experience, and interesting to try different tunes and see how they come out. It just creates a entirely new flavor.

[Wrighty]

Sounds great, and I love that tune..

[jaymarsch]

That was beautiful, Doug. You and Tony make a great team. Wow - yet another reason to go to Mighty Fine Guitars.

Best,
Jayne

[Karel]

What a gorgeous sound that is, Doug. So apt for the tune you are playing. It is slightly tending towards a harpsichord but warmer and with more sustain. Super!

[Mr. Paul]

Fabulous. This is not the first of Mr. Yamamoto's unique designs that I have found quite intriguing.

[Fran Guidry]

One hecka sweet combo of player, instrument, and song. And arrangement. And recording. And video. In other words, just your basic Doug Young production.

Fran

[jaymarsch]

Originally Posted by Fran Guidry

One hecka sweet combo of player, instrument, and song. And arrangement. And recording. And video. In other words, just your basic Doug Young production.

Fran

So true, Fran.

Best,
Jayne

[KevWind]

Very pretty tune and love the guitar very cool