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I've got a Taylor 756CE that's very playable, I can even finger pick it. It lives in standard tuning, stays in tune and sounds great. It just spent a week at the Spa (Taylor factory shop) getting a neck re-set and fret dress. Cost me a whopping $75 for the fret dress and new strings. Even if you aren't the original owner resets are quite reasonably priced. What's not to like!
I don't play it every day but it's nice to be able to scratch that 12-string itch when the need arises. Scott |
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Yes, it's a 2017.
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I’m not L20A, but I just took delivery of one of these yesterday based on the strength of his comments in other threads. I’m going to be sitting in on a biweekly jam, and wanted something a little less than my 12. It really doesn’t feel strange to me.
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I considered getting a 12-string for years, but after watching my best friend's full-size/full scale 12 string sit mostly unplayed I held off. In 2017 I played Taylor's 352ce and 552ce. Smaller mahogany bodies, shorter scale, 12-fretters...really comfortable, and the tone was close to what I wanted, but not quite. After a bit more research I ordered a 752ce w/Lutz Spruce over Rosewood, w/sunburst and vintage Gotohs. The wood combi gives me the tone I want. Now...it is NOT the "piano-like" sound of a big Guild 12-string, but it's quite nice...AND it's comfortable and easy to play so I do play it and it definitely scratches my itch for the 12 string sound. (It was a ltd ed, but I see used ones come up for sale every now and then). So in answer to the original question, I would "look-out" for playability.
https://www.taylorguitars.com/guitar...752ce-ltd-2017
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Check out a Guild D-1212, it's a great 12 string for a good price.
You could more than likely purchase one from Sweetwater here in the US and have it shipped.
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My Guild D1212 is my current 12 string and my favorite of the ridiculous number I have been through. I have tried 2 different Taylors, an old 1980s Alvarez, and a rebuilt Stella. And I have one other thing to mention - other people have already mentioned neck bowing, bridge issues and lower bout rising on 12s - all true, especially if they have been abused. Here is my addition - 12s all have bigger necks - wider and generally a little thicker. I have had a pretty bad case of tendonitis in my fretting elbow and haven't been able to play the 12 without pain in a few months. I can play my 6 stringers. So, 12's are a somewhat different beast. Be sure you can get along with it. As much as I like the Guild D1212, the neck is a sort of weird shape to me - sort of a flat C shape. If the tendonitis continues to be an issue, I may wind up giving up on 12s entirely. |
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